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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s2 and Teal Hardback spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:47 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:29 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:33 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.
4:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:21 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:11 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:17 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:37 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:19 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:59 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.
10:21 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:34 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.
11:57 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:32 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:57 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:38 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
14:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:45 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:42 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.
16:27 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
16:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
17:22 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
17:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:28 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:54 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:03 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
20:36 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s1 and Orange Ancestry spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:40 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 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.
2:56 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:40 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
4:28 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.
4:59 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.
5:33 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:00 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:03 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:31 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
9:10 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.
9:24 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:05 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:44 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:16 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.
11:32 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
12:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:34 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:26 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
14:58 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:44 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
16:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
16:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:27 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
17:49 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:07 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
19:34 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
20:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
21:05 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 armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
21:34 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:13 The Teal Ancestry spawns at s1 while Yellow Hardback spawns at s2.Ancestry takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:23 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:38 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:59 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:12 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
4:25 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
4:56 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:17 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:31 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:48 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:16 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:51 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:22 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.
9:44 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
9:56 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:34 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:14 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:02 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.
12:31 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.
12:39 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:32 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.
13:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:29 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:50 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.
15:10 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:26 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
15:55 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
16:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:56 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
17:34 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.
17:50 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.
18:26 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:46 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:10 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:24 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.
19:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:05 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.
20:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:56 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:42 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.
24:14 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
24:37 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
25:06 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:51 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:23 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:06 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:29 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:53 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
28:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:29 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
28:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:11 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.
29:51 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:11 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:49 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
31:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
32:10 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
32:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:45 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.
33:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:43 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
34:28 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:59 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
35:18 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.
35:35 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
35:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:52 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:06 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:51 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
38:32 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.
38:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:11 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
— The late game —
39:33 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
39:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
40:11 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
40:53 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.
41:00 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
41:40 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
41:48 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:21 In terms of army size, Ancestry and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
43:09 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.
43:29 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:50 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
44:21 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:36 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
44:57 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:46 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
46:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
46:31 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.
47:12 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:19 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
47:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
48:10 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
48:40 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:26 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:52 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
50:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:42 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
51:05 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
51:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:44 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:18 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 (142 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Blue.Hardback in Teal at s2. Ancestry in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
2:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:57 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:42 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.
4:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:18 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:14 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:28 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.
6:52 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
7:23 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
8:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:18 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
9:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 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.
10:26 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:35 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:52 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.
13:18 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.
— The mid game —
13:52 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:03 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:01 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:28 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:44 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.
16:05 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:19 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
16:59 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
17:25 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
17:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:10 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:27 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
18:57 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Ancestry. That compounds.
19:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:56 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:34 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:56 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.
21:14 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
21:44 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:52 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
23:06 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:34 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.
24:04 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
24:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
24:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
25:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:35 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
25:57 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:53 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:15 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:03 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:48 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
29:18 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
29:45 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.
30:01 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.
30:35 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:55 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:37 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
31:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:48 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:21 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:42 Hardback has more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
34:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:18 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
34:55 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.
35:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:30 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:09 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:19 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
36:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:15 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
37:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:09 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
38:23 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
39:22 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
39:54 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
40:24 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.
40:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:09 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:42 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
42:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
42:19 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
42:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:08 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.
43:44 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
43:57 Ancestry decided to abort his attempt to harass.Ancestry thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
44:27 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
44:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
45:19 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.
45:30 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
45:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:16 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.
46:43 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
47:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
47:40 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
47:56 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
48:24 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.
48:48 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (273 lines)
0:19 The White Ancestry spawns at s2 while Teal Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:26 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:04 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:51 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.
3:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:57 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:55 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.
5:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:30 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:10 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.
6:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:44 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:49 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:29 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:58 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:52 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.
11:04 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.
11:37 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:48 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
12:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:40 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.
12:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:31 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
14:03 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:24 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:44 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:29 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
15:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:09 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.
16:29 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:51 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:51 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.
17:58 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:52 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.
19:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:30 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:03 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:06 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.
21:20 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:12 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:30 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:00 Both Ancestry and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
23:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:48 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
24:12 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.
24:35 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.
25:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
25:15 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
25:49 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:37 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
26:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:39 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
27:51 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:11 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:33 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
29:14 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
29:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:01 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.
30:35 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:53 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.
31:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:43 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
31:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:30 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.
33:07 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:25 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:42 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.
34:15 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
34:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:57 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.
35:06 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
35:38 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
35:53 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.
36:16 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
36:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
37:11 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.
37:24 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
37:38 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:04 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.
38:40 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
38:55 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.
39:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:44 Ancestry has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Ancestry's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
39:56 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:27 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.
40:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:53 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:18 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.
41:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:07 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:34 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:19 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.
43:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:24 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:35 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:25 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
45:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:36 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:49 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:47 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:22 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.
48:35 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.
49:15 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
49:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:18 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
50:25 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.
50:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:08 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:34 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
52:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:16 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
52:51 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.
53:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:32 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.
53:48 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
54:15 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:58 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
55:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:09 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
56:30 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
56:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:15 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.
57:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:03 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.
58:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:47 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Ancestry's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Ancestry's economy simply wins this.
59:20 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
59:37 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:16 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
60:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:02 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:26 Ancestry is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
61:58 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
62:23 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
62:35 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
62:58 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
63:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:34 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
63:59 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
64:48 With a successful harassment, Ancestry hurts Hardback's economy.Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
65:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
65:25 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
65:57 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
66:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:36 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
67:02 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.
67:22 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:46 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
68:11 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
68:20 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
69:14 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
69:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
70:16 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.
70:33 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:07 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:14 Both Ancestry and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
71:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:01 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Ancestry has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:54 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:14 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
73:37 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
73:58 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:37 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.
75:00 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.
75:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
75:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
76:13 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.
76:34 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ancestry did.Hardback is starving on bases while Ancestry spreads across the map.
76:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
77:15 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:41 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
77:56 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
78:27 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.
78:49 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
79:08 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Ancestry runs 1 more bases than Hardback. That compounds.
79:24 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.
79:49 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
80:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
80:32 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:55 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.
81:14 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
81:45 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
81:52 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.
82:27 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
82:41 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
82:56 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
83:35 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
83:54 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
84:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
84:21 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
84:43 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
85:09 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
85:39 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ancestry.Hardback is starving on bases while Ancestry spreads across the map.
86:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
86:24 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
86:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:05 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.
87:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
87:55 Unable to wait any longer, Ancestry suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Ancestry: everything committed, no way back.
88:15 Hardback wins after a long battle.Hardback takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:11 Hardback spawns in Teal at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Red at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s1.
0:52 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Hardback commits to 1 Rax Gas; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
3:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:26 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.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:47 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
6:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:41 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
7:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:07 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
9:35 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.
9:57 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:46 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:42 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
12:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
12:50 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.
13:15 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:56 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
14:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:07 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:30 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:45 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
17:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
19:07 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
19:22 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
19:56 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's early game was simply better.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry