Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:22 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The Purple Ancestry spawns at s1 while Yellow Hardback spawns at s2.Ancestry takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Yellow.
2:20 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 5 Pool.Ancestry commits to 5 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
4:10 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
6:07 Ancestry decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Ancestry. This is an early gamble.
8:04 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Ancestry attacks Hardback.All or nothing: Ancestry's gamble arrives at Hardback's base.
10:10 Hardback successfully defended against Ancestry's aggressive play. Ancestry has no armies left and taps out.Ancestry holds the cheese! Hardback's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Yellow while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Purple.Hardback in Yellow at s2. Ancestry in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:50 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:10 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:43 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
5:13 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
5:34 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:08 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
8:37 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:43 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:09 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:02 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
11:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:06 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.
12:30 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:45 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
14:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:45 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
16:04 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
16:42 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
17:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:35 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.
— The late game —
18:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
19:40 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
20:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
21:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:48 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
22:03 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:40 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:06 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
23:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns at s1 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:46 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:41 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:23 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:35 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
5:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:23 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:05 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:30 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
10:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:35 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:11 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:37 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
13:03 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
13:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:18 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:39 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
16:13 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:37 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
18:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Purple at s1 while Ancestry spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:37 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:47 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:44 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:20 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:58 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:54 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:03 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
11:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:07 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
14:26 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.
14:50 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
15:30 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:23 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:36 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:27 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
19:01 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
19:30 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 mid game —
20:10 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
— The late game —
20:57 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
21:35 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:05 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.
22:29 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns at s1 in Yellow while Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue.Ancestry in Yellow at s1. Hardback in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:59 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:16 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:27 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:14 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:23 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:34 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:14 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
8:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:41 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
9:21 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:32 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.
9:54 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:51 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:25 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:50 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:06 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
13:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:10 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
14:25 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:19 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
15:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:49 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.
16:26 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
16:38 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:29 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
17:55 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.
18:22 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:38 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:01 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
19:24 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:01 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:50 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
21:01 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.
21:22 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
21:48 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
22:24 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
22:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
23:07 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:59 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.
24:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:33 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.
25:10 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
25:24 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
25:49 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
26:22 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:43 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:28 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
27:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:29 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
29:04 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
29:16 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
29:49 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.
30:08 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:30 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
31:31 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.
31:42 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
32:10 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
32:41 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.
32:58 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.
33:29 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:08 Ancestry tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
34:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
35:05 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
35:13 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
35:43 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:27 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
36:47 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:11 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:40 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
38:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
38:24 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
38:44 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.
39:08 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
39:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:03 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.
40:38 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
41:03 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:47 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
42:03 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
42:49 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.
43:09 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.
43:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
43:58 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
44:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
45:12 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
45:27 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.
46:04 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
46:30 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
46:47 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
47:03 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:46 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
47:59 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
48:23 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
48:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:07 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
49:36 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:57 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.
50:22 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
51:01 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Teal.Hardback takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:51 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:54 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:07 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 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.
5:51 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:41 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
7:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:45 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:54 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 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.
10:39 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:40 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.
12:29 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:52 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
13:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
14:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:42 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:48 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
16:29 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:52 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:39 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:02 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry