Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:23 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:17 Ancestry spawns in Purple at s2 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s1.Ancestry in Purple at s2. Hardback in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:24 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
4:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:24 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:27 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:07 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.
8:22 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.
8:57 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.
9:26 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:16 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
12:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:22 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:59 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
15:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:59 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:48 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.
18:09 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.
18:45 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:20 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
19:46 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.
20:08 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.
20:37 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.
21:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
21:48 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.
22:19 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
22:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
23:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:16 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
24:35 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
25:21 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.
25:40 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in White at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Orange at s1.Hardback takes s2 in White; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Orange.
2:04 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's Proxy Rax.The builds are down: Proxy Rax from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
4:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
6:04 Hardback opens with a cheesy build.Hardback isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:09 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack Ancestry.Hardback commits to the cheese — it's at Ancestry's door already.
10:03 Ancestry was unable to defend Hardback's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Ancestry GGs, and Hardback steals the game.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:17 Ancestry spawns in Yellow at s2 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:46 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:50 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
4:26 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:17 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:57 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 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.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:26 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
9:12 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.
9:37 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.
10:08 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:28 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:42 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
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.
12:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:42 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:21 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:21 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.
15:57 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.
16:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:44 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:03 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.
18:18 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:27 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
20:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
21:27 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
21:57 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hardback spawns at s1 while Orange Ancestry spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:51 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
4:35 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.
4:52 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.
5:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:12 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:43 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.
8:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:22 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
9:56 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:57 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.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
12:40 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:42 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.
15:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
17:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:22 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.
18:54 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:42 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:04 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
20:35 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:09 The Green Ancestry spawns at s2 while Orange Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:34 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:13 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:54 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:21 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:43 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.
5:06 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:27 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
6:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:58 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
10:14 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:23 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:03 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:28 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:03 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
14:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:59 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:22 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The late game —
17:22 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:09 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.
18:25 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.
18:58 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:16 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
21:00 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:31 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
22:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
23:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:12 Hardback spawns at s2 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Teal.Hardback in Red at s2. Ancestry in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:41 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 —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:28 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:59 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
5:41 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.
6:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:38 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:05 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:07 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.
8:56 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.
9:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:51 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:35 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:53 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:36 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
13:08 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.
13:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:12 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:10 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
15:42 Ancestry looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
16:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:55 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.
18:39 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:08 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.
19:41 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:17 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Ancestry spawning at s2 and White Hardback spawning at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in White.
0:38 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:39 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:28 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.
4:55 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.
5:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:22 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:49 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:11 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
8:27 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.
8:59 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
9:33 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:02 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:15 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
12:38 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:24 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
13:38 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:14 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.
15:54 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
16:14 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.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
16:49 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:59 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:39 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
18:57 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.
19:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:28 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
20:57 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
21:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
127 – 219
Ancestry