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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in Blue at s4 while Ancestry spawns in Red at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:45 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback shows 14 CC — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
3:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
4:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:25 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
5:42 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.
6:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:27 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:19 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
8:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
9:27 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.
9:43 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:22 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:33 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
12:19 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:46 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:45 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
14:17 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:59 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:37 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
16:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:11 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
17:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
18:25 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
19:07 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:37 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:15 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s3 and Green Hardback spawning at s4.Ancestry takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in Green.
0:48 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:59 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:37 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.
4:07 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:35 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:54 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
7:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
8:13 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.
8:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:29 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.
10:58 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
11:39 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:06 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
— The late game —
15:40 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:53 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:01 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
18:25 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
19:33 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
20:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (180 lines)
0:20 The Teal Hardback spawns at s3 while Green Ancestry spawns at s4.Hardback in Teal at s3. Ancestry in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:27 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 1 Rax Gas; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 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.
2:08 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 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.
2:59 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.
3:06 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:28 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:51 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
5:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
5:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:58 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:24 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.
6:41 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.
7:01 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
7:35 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:43 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:32 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
11:54 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:19 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 —
12:37 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:00 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:20 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Ancestry's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Ancestry won the battle!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
14:40 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.
15:03 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.
15:22 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:27 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
17:08 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
17:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:50 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:13 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
18:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:17 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
19:48 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.
19:55 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:41 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.
21:12 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:54 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.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
22:22 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 Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:13 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:22 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
23:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:46 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.
24:53 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.
25:22 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
25:53 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:12 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Ancestry's expansion has fallen to Hardback's armies.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
26:37 Ancestry tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
27:03 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
27:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:06 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
28:33 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
28:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:21 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
29:28 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
30:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:10 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
31:22 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
31:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
32:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:19 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.
33:40 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:03 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.
34:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:55 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:16 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:37 Ancestry is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry runs 1 more bases than Hardback. That compounds.
36:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:31 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.
36:57 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:28 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:50 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
38:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:51 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
39:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:24 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.
39:48 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.
40:16 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:49 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:32 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
41:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:27 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
42:57 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:53 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.
44:00 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:36 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
— The late game —
44:54 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:07 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
45:42 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.
46:04 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
46:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:13 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
47:26 Ancestry is still going ahead with his harassment!Ancestry wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
47:51 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.
48:19 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:42 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.
49:15 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
49:32 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:41 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:11 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.
50:30 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ancestry did.Hardback is starving on bases while Ancestry spreads across the map.
51:05 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
51:14 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:05 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
52:27 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:26 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:35 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
54:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:18 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
54:55 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
55:06 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
55:33 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
56:21 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
56:49 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
57:15 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.
57:37 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ancestry did.Hardback is starving on bases while Ancestry spreads across the map.
57:50 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
58:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:33 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
59:07 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
59:46 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (199 lines)
0:18 Ancestry spawns in Purple at s3 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s1.
0:29 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:17 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:27 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.
3:51 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:44 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.
5:04 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:58 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.
6:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:28 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.
7:01 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
8:15 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.
8:25 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:49 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.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:30 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:59 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:53 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:35 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
11:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:19 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:29 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
13:09 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
13:25 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
14:09 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
14:39 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
15:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:09 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:44 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.
17:12 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:49 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:21 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
18:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
18:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:17 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.
19:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:18 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.
20:26 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:23 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
21:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
23:16 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:38 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:26 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.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
24:41 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.
24:53 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:34 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:05 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
26:37 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
26:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:35 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
27:55 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
28:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:52 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:32 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.
30:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:37 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:30 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.
31:40 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:16 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:34 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.
32:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:24 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:04 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:32 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.
34:53 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
35:44 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:35 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
37:06 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:33 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
37:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:08 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:50 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:13 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:36 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:41 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
40:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:42 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
41:59 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.
42:22 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:16 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!
43:37 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.
43:49 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.
44:27 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.
44:38 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:03 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:53 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:04 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
46:39 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.
47:01 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 goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:13 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
47:47 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
48:05 Ancestry is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
48:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:46 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:31 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.
49:55 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:26 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.
50:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:01 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
51:32 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
51:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:09 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
52:42 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:51 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
53:12 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:56 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.
54:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
54:43 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.
55:22 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
55:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
56:03 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:35 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
57:12 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
57:39 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.
57:58 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:11 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
58:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:05 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
59:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
60:06 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
60:21 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
60:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
61:15 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
61:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
61:54 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
62:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
62:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
63:24 Ancestry is leading the game with more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
64:04 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
64:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:34 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
64:58 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
65:23 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
65:50 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
66:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Green at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Teal at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s4.
0:33 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:08 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:32 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.
5:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:45 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:59 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 mid game —
8:22 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
9:07 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:49 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
12:22 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:57 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.
13:30 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
14:40 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:10 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
16:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
17:36 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
17:56 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:04 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:12 The Orange Ancestry spawns at s1 while Red Hardback spawns at s2.Ancestry in Orange at s1. Hardback in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:41 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:11 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
4:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:28 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:49 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:24 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.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:12 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:46 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:52 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:18 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:48 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
14:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:53 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:53 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
16:32 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
17:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The late game —
17:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:55 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.
18:41 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:33 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:57 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
21:06 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
21:43 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:33 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
23:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry