Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:22 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (197 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s1 and Red Ancestry spawning at s4.Hardback takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s4 in Red.
0:37 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 14 CC — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:55 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:48 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.
3:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:37 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:44 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
5:06 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:58 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
6:20 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.
6:49 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:22 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
7:53 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
8:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:42 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:14 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:30 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.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:32 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
12:03 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
12:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:54 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:12 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
13:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:53 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.
14:26 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.
14:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:00 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
15:34 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
15:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
16:25 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
16:59 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
17:25 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
17:37 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:08 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
18:19 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:23 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:46 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:30 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.
20:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:25 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
22:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:48 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
23:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:26 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.
23:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:13 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
24:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
25:19 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:11 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.
26:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
26:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:17 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:41 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:27 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
28:47 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.
29:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
29:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
30:20 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:49 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:22 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
31:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:28 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.
33:04 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:18 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
33:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:23 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
34:53 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.
35:10 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.
35:40 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:59 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:41 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
37:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
37:42 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 late game —
37:55 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:09 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:59 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
39:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:10 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:44 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
41:04 Ancestry has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry runs 1 more bases than Hardback. That compounds.
41:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:47 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
42:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:40 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.
43:00 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:18 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
43:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:09 Ancestry plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
44:30 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:04 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.
45:26 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
45:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:20 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:24 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:45 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
48:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:35 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
49:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:28 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.
49:54 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:07 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
50:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:51 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
51:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
51:43 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:54 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
52:23 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:56 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
53:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:41 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
53:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
54:48 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
55:07 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
55:28 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.
55:57 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
56:18 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.
56:47 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:03 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:13 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
57:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:07 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:45 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
59:09 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
59:39 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
59:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:21 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.
60:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:31 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
62:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:15 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
62:47 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
63:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:27 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
63:49 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.
64:09 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
64:36 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
65:11 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.
65:30 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
65:57 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
66:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, 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 (197 lines)
0:08 The Teal Ancestry spawns at s3 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s3, Hardback at s1.
0:41 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:58 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
2:31 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
2:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:08 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
3:44 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.
4:05 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.
4:12 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:49 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:10 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
6:47 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:37 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
8:53 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:41 Ancestry successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
11:22 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The mid game —
11:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
11:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:42 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.
13:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:01 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:11 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:31 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
14:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:17 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:42 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:20 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.
16:27 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.
16:53 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:12 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:34 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
18:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:50 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:54 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
20:21 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
20:54 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:39 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
21:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:55 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
23:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:28 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
24:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:21 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:49 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:09 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:32 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:09 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
27:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:39 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:03 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:36 Ancestry is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Ancestry needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
29:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:19 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
30:49 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
30:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
31:28 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:20 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
32:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:55 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.
33:24 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
33:46 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:57 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
34:37 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
35:22 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
35:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:17 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:39 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:03 Ancestry is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hardback.Ancestry needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
37:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:00 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
39:21 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:53 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.
40:11 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
40:30 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:24 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
41:37 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
42:04 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:56 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:08 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
44:35 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.
44:58 Both Ancestry and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
45:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:31 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
45:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:09 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
46:37 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
47:00 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:38 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.
47:45 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
48:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
48:30 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:06 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
49:19 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:58 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.
50:27 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:01 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.
51:16 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
51:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
52:11 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
52:18 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:14 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:06 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.
54:15 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
54:41 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:09 Hardback has more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
55:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:57 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
56:14 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.
56:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:56 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
57:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
57:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
58:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
58:53 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
59:27 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:37 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.
60:00 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:55 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
61:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:34 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.
62:01 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
62:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
62:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
63:13 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
63:25 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
63:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:10 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
64:46 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.
65:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
65:14 Ancestry's expansion have been wiped off by Hardback!The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
65:39 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
66:16 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (184 lines)
0:11 The Blue Hardback spawns at s2 while Red Ancestry spawns at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:34 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:09 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:53 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 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.
3:39 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:50 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
5:04 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:49 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
6:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:35 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:05 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
7:30 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:47 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:55 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
9:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:16 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:26 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
10:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:53 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
12:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:23 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.
— The mid game —
13:01 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:32 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.
14:06 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
14:14 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
14:43 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:12 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
15:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:21 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
16:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:20 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
18:00 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
18:17 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:06 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:19 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.
19:47 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.
20:14 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
20:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:26 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.
21:46 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.
22:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:24 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:46 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:14 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:31 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.
24:11 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.
24:26 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:49 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
25:13 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:30 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
26:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:16 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:52 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.
27:11 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.
27:35 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:43 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
28:20 Hardback scouted the attempt but Ancestry is still going with it!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
28:31 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
28:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:17 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:15 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:54 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:31 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:46 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
32:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:28 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
32:44 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.
33:07 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.
33:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
34:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
34:25 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:51 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:39 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
36:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:11 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:45 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:15 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:37 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.
38:00 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
38:15 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.
38:32 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
39:29 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:26 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.
40:53 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:29 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:39 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
42:02 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
42:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:44 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.
43:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:34 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.
43:58 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
44:29 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
44:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
45:12 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
45:29 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
45:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:20 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:44 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.
47:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:36 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
47:58 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
48:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
48:50 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.
49:01 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
49:31 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.
49:55 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:36 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:54 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:23 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
51:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
51:59 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
52:50 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
53:23 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
53:43 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:59 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
54:25 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ancestry are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
54:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
55:10 Ancestry plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:32 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.
56:01 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:24 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
56:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:07 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
57:45 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
58:13 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:15 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
59:24 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
59:52 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.
60:05 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
60:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 What a turnaround: Ancestry has wrestled the lead from Hardback!
61:06 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.
61:14 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:47 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.
62:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
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■ Ancestry
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Ancestry spawning at s1 and Purple Hardback spawning at s4.Ancestry takes s1 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in Purple.
0:40 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 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.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:33 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
5:02 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.
5:28 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
6:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
7:33 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
8:04 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
— The mid game —
9:40 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:29 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.
11:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
12:35 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:06 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:08 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.
14:49 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:09 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
15:45 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
16:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:22 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
18:02 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:32 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
21:10 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (171 lines)
0:07 The Purple Hardback spawns at s2 while Blue Ancestry spawns at s3.Hardback in Purple at s2. Ancestry in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:30 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback shows 14 CC — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:02 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.
3:21 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
3:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:53 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:57 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:07 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:01 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:34 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:50 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
10:10 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:32 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
11:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:20 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
11:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:05 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.
12:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The mid game —
13:31 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:02 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.
14:24 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
14:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:19 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
15:39 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:06 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:23 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:55 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.
18:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:45 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:20 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:47 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
19:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:31 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.
20:44 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.
21:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
21:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
22:11 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:01 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
23:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:03 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.
24:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:37 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:00 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
26:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:10 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
27:18 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
27:54 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
28:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
28:26 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
28:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:11 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
29:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:07 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
30:45 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:44 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
32:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:29 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
32:44 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:20 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:37 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
34:11 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.
34:27 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
34:57 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.
35:09 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:29 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
36:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
36:23 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
36:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:58 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
37:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:51 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.
38:25 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
38:40 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.
39:04 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:45 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
40:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:46 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.
— The late game —
41:00 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
41:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:05 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.
42:31 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
42:54 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.
43:12 Hardback harasses Ancestry and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
43:51 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:18 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
44:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:03 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:38 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:56 Nice try from Hardback to harass Ancestry, but Ancestry's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
46:24 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
47:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:07 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:57 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
48:36 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
48:43 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
49:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:37 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
50:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
50:18 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.
50:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:13 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:42 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
52:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:11 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:46 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.
53:12 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:30 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
54:00 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
54:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:45 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.
55:08 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:34 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.
55:56 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
56:12 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
56:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
56:53 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
57:19 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
57:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
130 – 218
Ancestry