Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:22 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (180 lines)
0:16 The White Ancestry spawns at s2 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry in White at s2. Hardback in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:32 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:57 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:00 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:52 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
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.
5:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:53 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:24 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
6:56 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:28 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:17 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.
8:38 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:39 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:13 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:21 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
11:38 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.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:26 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
12:41 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:10 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:04 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
14:19 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:33 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
15:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:03 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.
16:33 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
17:36 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
18:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:48 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
19:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:36 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.
20:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
20:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:46 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
21:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
21:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:01 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:11 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
22:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:04 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.
23:26 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:51 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
24:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:38 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.
25:10 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.
25:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
26:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:22 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
27:01 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.
27:17 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
27:48 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
28:04 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:16 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
29:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:29 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.
29:57 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:52 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
31:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:31 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:09 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.
32:37 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:10 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.
33:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:52 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:33 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
34:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
35:24 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:13 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:23 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.
36:53 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
37:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
37:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
38:00 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
38:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:41 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
39:06 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.
39:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:56 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
40:08 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:42 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
40:53 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:43 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
42:09 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.
42:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:57 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:19 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
43:42 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.
44:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:39 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:29 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
45:56 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
46:20 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:15 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:02 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:09 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
48:33 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.
48:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:35 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
49:53 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
50:45 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:08 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:53 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
52:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:03 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
53:14 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
53:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:19 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
54:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:28 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
55:58 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
56:17 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
56:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:03 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!
57:33 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:02 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:18 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:53 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
🎙 What a turnaround: Ancestry has wrestled the lead from Hardback!
59:25 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
59:52 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.
60:12 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 late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (185 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s3 in Purple.Hardback takes s2 in Red; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:25 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:08 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:55 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
3:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:42 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.
3:53 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
4:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:30 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
5:46 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.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:37 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:53 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:54 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
9:47 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:14 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:26 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
11:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:10 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
11:40 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
12:00 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:24 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.
12:56 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:20 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.
14:49 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
14:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:31 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:58 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
16:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:35 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
17:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:29 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.
17:42 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.
18:15 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.
18:27 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:08 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.
19:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
20:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
20:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
21:37 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:47 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
23:14 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:33 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:56 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
24:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:36 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
25:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
25:16 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
25:49 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.
26:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:35 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.
26:49 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:53 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
28:04 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.
28:26 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.
28:55 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
29:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:47 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:05 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:51 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.
31:16 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.
31:29 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.
32:04 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
32:17 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:30 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.
33:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:16 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
34:43 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
34:59 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
35:29 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:44 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:03 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:32 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:21 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:29 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.
38:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:06 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.
39:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:03 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:14 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
41:00 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
41:34 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.
41:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:25 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
42:47 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:09 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:57 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
44:04 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.
44:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
44:55 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
45:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
45:42 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:12 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
46:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:49 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
47:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:47 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.
48:04 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
48:25 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
48:44 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
49:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:23 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
49:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:20 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 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:05 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
51:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:40 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
52:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
53:00 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:21 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:38 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.
54:16 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
55:12 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
55:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
55:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:29 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
56:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:20 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
57:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
57:47 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
58:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:44 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.
59:16 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:44 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
60:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
60:36 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
61:06 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:26 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:43 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
62:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Ancestry spawns at s2 while Green Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry in Yellow at s2. Hardback in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:48 Hardback gets 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 —
1:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:14 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.
2:51 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:51 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 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.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:22 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:55 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:36 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.
9:05 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:28 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
11:17 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:12 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:07 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
13:50 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:19 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.
14:45 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
15:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
16:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:21 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
18:02 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
18:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:06 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:37 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
20:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
20:43 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.
21:17 Ancestry seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
21:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!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 (57 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns in Blue at s3 while Ancestry spawns in Teal at s1.Hardback takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:50 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:39 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:17 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.
4:43 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.
5:11 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
5:47 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:15 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:42 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:20 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:31 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
11:49 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:03 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
13:20 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:50 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.
15:22 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.
16:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:08 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:52 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.
— The late game —
18:36 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
19:07 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
19:44 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
20:06 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:45 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
21:10 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:37 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
22:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:28 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.
23:05 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
23:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:19 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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 (175 lines)
0:19 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Yellow while Hardback spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:26 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:08 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:30 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.
3:01 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:38 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:32 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:47 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:10 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:05 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
6:30 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
7:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:55 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
8:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:07 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.
9:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:31 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:45 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.
12:17 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:24 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
12:55 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
13:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:42 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:52 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:35 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
15:05 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.
15:34 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:06 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.
17:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:03 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.
18:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:26 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:26 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
21:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
22:08 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:36 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:52 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
23:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:39 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:13 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:33 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.
24:47 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
25:12 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
25:41 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
26:04 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
26:53 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:54 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
28:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:35 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
28:57 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
29:24 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:14 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.
30:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:10 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
31:17 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
31:37 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
32:19 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
32:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:12 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
33:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:35 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
34:47 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
35:13 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:53 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
36:30 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:17 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
37:31 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.
37:52 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:18 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
38:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:11 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
39:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:10 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
40:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:54 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
41:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:13 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
42:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
43:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
43:12 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:47 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:26 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.
44:51 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.
45:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:36 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
46:08 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:32 Both Ancestry and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
46:39 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:16 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
47:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:05 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.
48:12 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
48:46 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
49:02 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
49:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:55 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.
50:20 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
50:56 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
51:35 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
51:43 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.
52:07 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
52:43 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.
53:01 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.
53:22 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
53:42 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
54:22 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
54:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:16 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
55:48 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.
56:09 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.
56:38 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
56:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:13 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.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
57:33 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
58:00 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.
58:21 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:56 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
59:09 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
130 – 218
Ancestry