Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:23 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:13 The Red Ancestry spawns at s2 while Teal Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:34 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:00 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 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.
5:15 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:55 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:38 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.
7:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:21 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.
7:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:24 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
9:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:08 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:36 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
12:16 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
12:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:44 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:15 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:59 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
16:56 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
17:28 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
17:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:28 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.
18:58 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in White at s1 while Ancestry spawns in Blue at s2.Hardback in White at s1. Ancestry in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:24 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Hardback commits to 1 Rax Gas; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:17 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:29 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
2:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:16 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
3:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:52 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:36 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:10 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
6:35 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.
7:00 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.
7:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:17 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:34 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:00 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.
10:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:39 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
11:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:36 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
12:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:26 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:16 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
13:25 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:00 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:27 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
16:03 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.
16:32 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:54 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.
17:09 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
17:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
18:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:47 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.
19:17 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
19:45 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:53 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:15 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:04 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:36 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:10 Ancestry harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
23:32 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:28 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
25:44 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
26:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:34 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
27:09 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:14 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.
28:28 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.
29:00 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:44 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.
30:16 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.
30:33 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:04 Ancestry is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Ancestry is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:23 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
31:43 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:20 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.
32:34 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.
33:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
33:33 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.
33:49 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:19 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:08 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
35:24 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.
35:50 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.
36:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:40 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
37:05 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.
37:29 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
38:00 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
38:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:33 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
39:15 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.
39:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:57 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.
40:16 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:33 Hardback has more expansions than Ancestry.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Ancestry is falling behind on bases.
40:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:23 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
41:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
42:21 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.
42:54 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:35 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
44:06 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
44:31 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.
44:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
45:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (155 lines)
0:13 Ancestry spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s2.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:31 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:53 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:00 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 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
3:46 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
4:14 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
4:23 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:02 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.
6:33 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.
6:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:29 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
8:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:14 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
9:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 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.
10:18 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:46 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:44 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
12:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:28 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:56 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:17 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
14:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:14 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.
15:36 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.
15:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:06 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:12 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:11 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
18:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:51 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
19:49 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
20:08 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
20:44 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.
20:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
21:49 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:12 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:04 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:13 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.
24:23 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
24:58 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.
25:07 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
26:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:21 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:59 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
27:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
27:42 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 knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
27:57 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
28:23 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
28:53 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:17 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
29:26 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:22 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.
30:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:35 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.
32:01 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:35 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
33:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:30 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:53 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
34:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:12 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:31 At the moment, neither Ancestry nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Ancestry and Hardback are level.
35:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:15 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.
36:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:01 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:35 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
37:59 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
38:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:30 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.
39:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:23 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
39:56 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
40:13 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:04 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
41:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:55 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.
42:02 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.
42:25 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
42:53 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
43:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:16 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
45:23 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.
45:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
46:05 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
46:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:49 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
47:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:47 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:59 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
48:27 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
48:49 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
49:10 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
49:32 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.
49:51 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.
50:33 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.
50:48 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
51:29 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
51:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:31 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.
52:47 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
53:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:11 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while White Ancestry spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:45 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:28 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:13 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.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:07 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:43 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.
6:54 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
7:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:21 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:58 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
9:19 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
9:53 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.
10:18 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:37 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.
11:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:30 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:58 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
12:38 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:49 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
14:19 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
15:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:14 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:04 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.
17:34 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 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.
18:39 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
18:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:13 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:57 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:37 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:15 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
22:41 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
23:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:36 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
23:54 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:56 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
25:42 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:44 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
27:14 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Yellow while Hardback spawns at s1 in Blue.Ancestry takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:29 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:57 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:03 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:28 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:48 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.
4:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:26 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:54 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:58 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:47 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.
7:22 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:40 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:47 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:31 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:07 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:21 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:51 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:05 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
11:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:56 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:44 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.
13:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
13:53 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:54 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
15:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:52 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:48 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.
17:17 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:25 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
17:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:14 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.
18:52 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:07 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:57 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:47 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:00 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
22:27 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:34 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
22:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:19 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
23:46 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
24:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:33 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:29 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.
25:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:20 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.
26:45 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:33 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
27:43 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:34 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
29:01 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.
29:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
29:42 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:39 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
30:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:54 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
32:15 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
33:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:14 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
33:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:06 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.
34:30 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:46 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:38 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
36:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:01 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:26 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
38:14 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.
38:25 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
38:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:46 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
40:13 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:52 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:14 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.
41:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:02 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
42:24 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:05 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.
43:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:58 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.
44:26 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:44 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
45:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:41 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.
46:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:24 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.
46:57 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:38 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.
48:00 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
48:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
48:49 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.
49:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
127 – 221
Ancestry