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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (130 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Blue while Ancestry spawns at s2 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:24 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:07 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:20 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
3:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
4:37 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:23 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.
5:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:08 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
6:26 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 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.
7:23 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
7:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:08 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:06 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:28 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.
9:44 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.
10:19 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:31 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:13 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:34 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.
12:54 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
13:20 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:43 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:47 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
15:00 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:46 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.
16:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:07 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
17:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:57 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
18:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:58 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
19:23 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
19:59 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:11 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.
20:38 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:29 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:55 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
22:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:36 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
23:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
24:08 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:50 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:03 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.
25:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:56 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
26:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:39 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.
27:07 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:23 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
27:58 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
28:25 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Ancestry wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
28:44 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.
29:00 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
29:28 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.
29:59 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
30:14 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.
30:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:05 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
31:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
32:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:18 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:15 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
33:26 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.
33:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:27 Ancestry is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Ancestry needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:50 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
35:17 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:20 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
36:42 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.
37:08 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
37:36 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:55 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:21 Both Hardback and Ancestry appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
38:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
39:04 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
39:31 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.
40:02 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.
40:17 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
41:09 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
41:28 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
42:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:15 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:08 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
43:39 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
44:28 Ancestry's expansion have been wiped off by Hardback!No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
44:43 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.
45:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Ancestry spawning at s1 and Red Hardback spawning at s3.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s3.
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 —
0:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:48 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.
3:23 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.
3:47 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:48 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:43 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:54 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
7:37 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:20 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:55 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
9:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:49 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:13 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:45 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
11:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:56 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
12:36 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
12:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:18 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
13:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:50 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
15:16 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
15:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
16:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:01 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
17:31 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:03 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.
18:23 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:57 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:28 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
19:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:15 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
20:33 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:42 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.
21:55 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
22:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
23:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:53 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:21 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:17 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:19 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
26:35 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
26:57 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.
27:41 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.
28:03 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
28:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
28:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:14 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
29:53 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:17 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.
30:47 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
31:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:08 The Purple Hardback spawns at s1 while Red Ancestry spawns at s3.Hardback in Purple at s1. Ancestry in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:46 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:00 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:26 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
3:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:28 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
3:53 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:19 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:19 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:54 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:18 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
7:37 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
8:15 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
8:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:13 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:40 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:24 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:07 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
12:24 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:15 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
13:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:18 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
14:49 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.
15:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:38 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
16:11 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:49 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:13 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
18:30 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:01 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.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
19:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:00 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:34 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:25 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.
21:56 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:55 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
23:39 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:23 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:12 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
25:35 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:08 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Red while Hardback spawns at s3 in White.Ancestry takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in White.
0:41 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 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.
2:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:27 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:50 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:03 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:27 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:45 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:17 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:01 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:42 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.
12:15 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.
12:56 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:58 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
15:18 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
15:58 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:35 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
17:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:35 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.
17:57 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:09 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
20:32 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s1 and Green Ancestry spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:38 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:05 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
4:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:10 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.
5:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:50 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
8:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:20 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:12 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:52 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:16 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
12:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
15:18 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
15:44 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:14 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.
16:55 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:29 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
17:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:37 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
18:53 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (156 lines)
0:09 Ancestry spawns in Blue at s1 while Hardback spawns in White at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s3.
0:29 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:47 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:26 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:34 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
6:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:55 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
7:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:27 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:53 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 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.
9:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:21 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
11:50 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.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
12:28 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:58 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
14:07 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.
14:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:53 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:11 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
16:34 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:13 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
17:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:44 Ancestry is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
19:12 Ancestry is still going ahead with his harassment!Ancestry wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:38 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.
19:54 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:27 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
20:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:42 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.
21:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:48 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:11 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:40 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.
23:49 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
24:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:41 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.
25:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
25:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:56 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
26:20 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
26:57 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
27:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:53 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.
28:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:32 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.
28:59 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
29:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
29:41 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:03 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
31:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:05 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
32:33 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
32:45 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:13 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:11 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
34:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:49 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.
35:07 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
36:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:53 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:16 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
37:32 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.
38:05 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:30 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:47 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
39:35 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.
39:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:35 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:55 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
41:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:50 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:48 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.
43:03 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
43:25 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:55 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:45 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
44:58 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:37 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.
46:09 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
46:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:04 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
47:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:38 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.
48:01 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.
48:30 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.
48:51 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
49:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:47 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.
50:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
51:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:46 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
52:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
52:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:42 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
53:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s3 and Green Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Green.
0:42 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 14 CC — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:16 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:51 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:11 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.
3:30 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 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.
4:24 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
5:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:30 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:06 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:41 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:03 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:26 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.
10:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:24 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:31 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:10 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:44 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:13 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:38 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.
13:05 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
— The mid game —
13:14 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:19 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
14:26 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.
14:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:19 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:42 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:12 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
16:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:59 Ancestry has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hardback.Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:19 Ancestry scouted the attempt but Hardback is still going with it!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
17:37 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.
18:06 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.
18:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:14 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:42 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.
19:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:23 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
20:44 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.
21:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
21:35 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.
21:46 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.
22:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:37 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:58 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
23:35 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.
23:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:20 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.
24:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
24:57 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
25:32 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:59 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
26:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:51 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
27:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:39 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.
28:09 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.
28:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
29:01 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:29 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:37 Currently, Hardback and Ancestry appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:23 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
30:51 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.
31:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:45 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
32:09 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
32:27 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:57 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:04 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.
33:41 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
33:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
35:12 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
35:34 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
35:59 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.
36:13 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.
36:39 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:06 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.
37:21 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
37:47 Ancestry has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Ancestry's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
38:19 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.
38:33 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:10 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.
39:20 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
39:58 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.
40:07 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:33 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
40:52 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:29 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
41:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:17 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:31 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
43:02 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:20 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:39 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:10 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:19 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:02 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.
45:17 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:10 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.
46:32 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
46:50 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
47:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:46 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.
48:01 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
48:15 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
48:44 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
49:06 Ancestry gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Ancestry thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
49:25 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.
50:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
50:10 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
50:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:57 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
51:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
51:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:06 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
52:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
52:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:36 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
53:56 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
54:04 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.
54:35 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!
55:06 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:27 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
55:36 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
56:18 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
128 – 218
Ancestry