Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:22 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:18 The Teal Hardback spawns at s4 while Orange Ancestry spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:42 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:16 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
4:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:29 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:59 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
5:39 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.
6:10 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:40 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
7:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:20 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:44 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
9:20 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
— The mid game —
9:45 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
10:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:21 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:54 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
13:39 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:54 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.
— The late game —
16:17 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:28 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:20 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.
19:00 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
19:35 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:02 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
20:35 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:00 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 early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:08 Ancestry spawns in Green at s2 while Hardback spawns in Red at s1.Ancestry in Green at s2. Hardback in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:33 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:29 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.
5:11 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:32 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:05 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:37 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
8:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:26 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
9:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:01 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
12:25 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:49 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
14:13 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
14:54 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
15:16 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:53 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
16:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
16:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:05 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
18:32 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:57 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.
19:32 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:15 Hardback spawns in Green at s4 while Ancestry spawns in Teal at s3.Hardback takes s4 in Green; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:40 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:41 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.
3:05 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:37 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.
4:01 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:30 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:30 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.
5:47 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
6:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 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.
6:53 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:30 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:14 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:03 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
9:11 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:34 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.
10:41 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:34 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:53 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
12:24 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
12:44 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
13:09 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.
13:20 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
13:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:39 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
15:23 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:35 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
16:59 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.
17:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:46 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.
18:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
18:26 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:42 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:01 Currently, Hardback and Ancestry appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
19:23 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
20:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:38 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
21:11 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.
21:32 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
21:47 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:38 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.
23:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:53 With a successful harassment, Ancestry hurts Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
24:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:02 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.
25:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:44 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:54 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
26:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:43 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:15 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.
27:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:49 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
28:27 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
28:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:54 Without any further reinforcements, Ancestry's expansion is decimated by Hardback's armies.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
29:57 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
31:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
31:17 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.
31:53 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.
32:01 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.
32:21 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:49 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:47 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.
33:54 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.
34:19 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.
34:36 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.
35:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
35:40 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:56 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:35 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
36:58 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
37:34 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.
— The late game —
37:58 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
38:11 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
38:28 Both Hardback and Ancestry appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
38:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:25 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!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
40:21 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:01 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:41 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
41:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
42:45 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:00 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
43:24 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
43:47 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
44:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:40 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
45:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:47 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
46:20 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:39 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Ancestry is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:20 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.
47:39 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.
47:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
48:21 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
48:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
49:14 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
49:41 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:29 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.
50:36 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.
51:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
51:54 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
52:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:37 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.
52:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:55 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
54:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
54:23 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:02 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
55:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:35 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
56:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:21 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:49 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
57:03 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Ancestry. That compounds.
57:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:59 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
58:23 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
58:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:09 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
59:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:44 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 Ancestry's advantage is gone — it's Hardback's game now.
60:06 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
60:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
60:53 With a successful harassment, Ancestry hurts Hardback's economy.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
61:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
61:48 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
62:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:18 The Red Ancestry spawns at s2 while Green Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:28 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:05 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:25 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
3:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:01 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
7:22 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.
7:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:24 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:59 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:43 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:28 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:52 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:20 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
13:59 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.
14:17 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
14:39 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
15:05 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.
15:48 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
16:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:54 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:31 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:21 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
19:52 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.
20:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:37 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:37 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.
22:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
22:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:58 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
23:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:24 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:15 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
25:40 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
26:03 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.
26:46 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.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
27:08 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
27:41 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
28:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:00 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:26 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
30:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:47 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
31:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s4 and Teal Ancestry spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Ancestry at s1.
0:42 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:07 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.
4:29 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:46 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
6:05 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:51 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:03 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
9:39 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:10 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
11:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:25 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
12:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:23 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:11 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
16:46 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
18:00 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:07 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:31 Ancestry seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
20:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:39 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:15 Ancestry spawns in Orange at s3 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s2.Ancestry takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:44 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:05 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:43 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:33 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:17 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:44 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
7:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:39 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:16 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.
8:35 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:09 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:19 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
10:32 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:02 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
11:50 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:20 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
12:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:10 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
13:30 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
14:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:47 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
15:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
16:02 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
16:49 Ancestry looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Ancestry has erased most of what Hardback brought.
17:10 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.
17:45 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:17 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
19:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:31 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.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
— The late game —
20:44 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:03 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:01 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
22:45 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
23:19 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:38 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry