Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s2 and Purple Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback in Green at s2. Ancestry in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:31 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:26 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:33 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
5:56 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
6:35 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
6:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:20 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.
7:52 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:19 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.
8:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:25 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
10:49 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
11:41 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:37 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
13:02 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
13:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:01 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:29 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:09 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.
16:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:09 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
17:26 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:59 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
18:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:50 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.
19:23 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
— The late game —
19:58 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:49 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:10 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
22:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:18 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
23:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:16 Ancestry seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
24:33 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:20 Ancestry spawns in Purple at s2 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:30 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:08 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:41 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:23 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.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:25 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:22 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
7:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:46 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.
8:14 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:19 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
9:58 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:01 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.
11:29 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
11:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:33 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:06 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:24 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
15:00 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:31 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:04 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
16:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:11 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
17:43 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:54 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.
18:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
19:15 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
19:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
19:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:29 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
21:05 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.
21:47 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed more than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
22:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!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 (54 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s2 and Purple Ancestry spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:44 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback shows 14 CC — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:17 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:57 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.
5:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:53 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:01 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:01 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:24 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.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:35 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:03 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
11:33 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
12:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:13 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
13:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:11 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
15:46 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:31 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.
17:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:31 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:29 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
18:56 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:53 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:58 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
21:29 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Ancestry's army.When the smoke clears, Hardback has erased most of what Ancestry brought.
22:06 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.
22:47 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:20 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Red while Hardback spawns at s1 in Green.Ancestry in Red at s2. Hardback in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:32 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 —
1:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:38 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:21 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
5:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:46 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
8:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:47 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.
9:18 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
9:52 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:55 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.
11:20 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.
11:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:23 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
12:47 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:00 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.
15:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:00 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:21 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
16:56 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.
17:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:04 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
— The late game —
18:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:53 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.
19:32 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
19:57 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
20:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
21:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:13 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
22:48 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:32 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
24:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!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 (67 lines)
0:07 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while Red Ancestry spawns at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Red.
0:43 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:28 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:28 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:06 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:34 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.
4:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:18 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:59 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:19 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:51 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.
7:18 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
7:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:29 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:58 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
9:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:42 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
12:10 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.
12:47 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.
13:10 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:47 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.
14:05 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
14:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The mid game —
15:54 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:27 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
17:51 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.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:55 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
19:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:04 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
— The late game —
20:21 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
20:44 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:01 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
22:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:22 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
23:38 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
24:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:54 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:37 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.
26:08 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:17 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:42 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:30 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:33 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 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.
5:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:17 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:40 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:46 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.
8:10 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:02 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:41 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:15 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
11:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:19 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:34 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:07 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
14:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:00 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
15:33 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:48 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
17:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:16 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:34 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:16 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.
19:43 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.
20:02 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
20:46 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:17 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:33 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:42 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:02 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry