Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:23 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:14 The Orange Ancestry spawns at s2 while Teal Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:23 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:35 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:59 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.
3:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:38 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
4:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:04 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:30 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:52 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:13 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
7:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:48 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
10:32 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:47 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:21 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
11:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:00 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:22 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:03 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:40 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:14 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.
14:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:36 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.
16:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:33 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
17:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:36 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.
17:58 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:34 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.
18:57 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
19:19 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:45 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
20:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:36 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
21:07 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.
21:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:42 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.
22:16 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
22:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:32 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
23:55 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:36 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.
24:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
25:53 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.
26:18 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.
26:43 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback is out-expanding Ancestry — the money game is tilting.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
27:11 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:34 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:24 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.
28:59 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.
29:29 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.
29:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
30:16 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:23 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:50 Currently, Ancestry and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
31:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
31:49 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.
32:09 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:56 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:25 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
33:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
33:55 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
34:18 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.
34:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:18 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.
35:42 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.
35:56 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
36:14 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
36:58 Currently, Ancestry and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
37:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:29 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
38:03 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.
38:12 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.
38:42 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
39:05 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:48 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
40:17 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
40:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:00 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
41:38 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.
41:57 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
42:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:47 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
43:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:38 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.
43:59 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.
44:17 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:42 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:00 In terms of army size, Ancestry and Hardback are around equal.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
45:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
45:45 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.
46:08 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
46:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:09 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.
47:26 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.
47:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:22 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
48:31 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
49:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
49:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
49:39 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
50:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:40 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
50:50 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
51:31 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.
51:46 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.
52:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (88 lines)
0:18 The Blue Hardback spawns at s2 while White Ancestry spawns at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in White.
0:41 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:15 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:16 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:48 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.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:30 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:27 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:04 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:33 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
7:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:12 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
7:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:29 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:01 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:49 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:50 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:04 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
13:26 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.
13:59 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.
14:27 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
14:49 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
15:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:49 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.
17:11 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
17:37 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:51 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:24 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:27 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
19:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:17 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.
20:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
20:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
22:01 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:04 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.
23:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:56 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:12 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:42 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
— The late game —
25:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:42 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.
25:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
26:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:05 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
27:32 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:15 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.
28:44 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
29:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:36 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
30:06 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
30:20 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:21 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
31:43 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
32:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:46 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:13 Ancestry spawns at s1 in White while Hardback spawns at s2 in Yellow.Ancestry in White at s1. Hardback in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 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.
3:49 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:14 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.
4:49 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
5:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:00 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:02 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:29 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
10:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:32 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
11:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:46 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 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
12:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:27 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:43 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
14:20 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.
14:45 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 has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
15:20 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
16:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:26 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:00 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
— The late game —
17:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:40 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.
19:12 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
20:01 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:41 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns at s2 in White while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Blue.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:32 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:10 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:32 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
3:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:06 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
5:47 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
6:03 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:25 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
6:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:24 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
7:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
8:20 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:24 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
9:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:59 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
11:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
12:06 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.
12:29 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.
12:57 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:56 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
14:23 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:01 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:49 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:27 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.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
18:48 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:28 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
21:11 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:22 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.
21:56 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:25 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
— The late game —
23:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:25 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
23:55 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:46 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:46 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
26:10 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.
26:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
26:59 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:20 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
28:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:40 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.
29:24 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (156 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns at s1 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:36 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:12 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:47 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
3:16 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:20 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:43 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:54 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
6:18 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
6:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:37 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
8:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:31 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:42 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.
8:57 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:48 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:08 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
11:28 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.
11:48 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
— The mid game —
12:19 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:32 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
13:05 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:48 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.
14:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
15:47 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:32 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.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
17:02 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:34 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:01 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:31 Hardback is planning a harassment, but Ancestry scouted it!No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
18:51 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
19:19 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
19:30 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
20:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:53 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
21:03 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:38 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
23:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:51 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:11 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:32 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
25:50 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
26:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:40 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:55 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:24 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:05 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.
28:37 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.
29:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:24 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
29:41 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:01 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Ancestry's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Ancestry won the battle!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
31:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
32:35 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
32:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:07 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
33:58 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.
34:31 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
34:54 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
35:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:37 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
35:53 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.
36:16 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.
36:54 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
37:42 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:19 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
38:35 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.
39:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:34 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
39:52 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
40:16 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:41 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:29 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
41:44 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.
42:17 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:34 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:56 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:25 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
43:54 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:22 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
44:29 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
45:07 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Ancestry. That compounds.
45:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
45:40 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:08 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.
46:42 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.
46:54 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
47:28 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
47:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:12 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
48:54 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
49:23 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Ancestry's economy.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
49:47 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.
50:10 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
50:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:43 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
51:19 Ancestry seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
51:30 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.
51:50 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
52:28 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.
52:43 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
53:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:09 Hardback spawns in Blue at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Teal at s1.Hardback in Blue at s2. Ancestry in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:45 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:47 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:37 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:08 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:38 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:45 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.
9:25 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
9:46 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:00 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
12:32 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:18 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.
14:46 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
15:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:20 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
17:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
17:28 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
18:09 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:10 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.
19:45 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry