Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:13 Hardback spawns at s2 in Green while Ancestry spawns at s3 in White.Hardback in Green at s2. Ancestry in White at s3. The map is set.
0:43 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:14 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:53 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:02 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:58 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.
5:31 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:02 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.
6:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:17 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:45 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:12 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
9:39 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:58 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
11:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:03 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:24 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:07 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.
13:28 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.
14:06 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
14:48 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.
15:09 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
15:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
16:40 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:26 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed more than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
17:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:58 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
19:32 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
19:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:39 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:07 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
21:32 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
22:09 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Green at s4 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s3.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s4, Hardback answers from s3.
0:42 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:26 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.
2:57 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:50 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
4:29 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:02 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
5:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
5:36 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
6:00 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.
6:36 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 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:29 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:03 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:43 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:08 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:51 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:12 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The mid game —
13:36 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:07 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.
14:14 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:18 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
15:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:58 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:21 Hardback is planning a harassment, but Ancestry scouted it!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
16:50 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
16:58 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:31 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.
18:00 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.
18:11 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:47 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:58 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.
19:37 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 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.
20:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
20:59 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:36 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
21:54 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
22:07 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:43 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:51 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
24:18 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.
24:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
25:17 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.
25:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:15 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:23 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:47 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.
27:12 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:35 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
27:58 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
28:37 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:25 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
29:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:03 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.
30:22 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:36 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
32:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:56 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:22 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
33:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:53 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
34:33 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
34:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
35:07 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
35:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
35:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:18 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.
36:53 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
37:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:43 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
38:22 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
38:43 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.
39:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:29 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.
40:06 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:14 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
40:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
41:16 Ancestry plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Ancestry simply refuses to lose.
41:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:17 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
42:33 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:30 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
43:51 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.
44:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:35 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:35 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
45:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:45 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:18 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
47:53 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
48:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:27 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
49:03 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
49:25 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
49:43 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
50:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:39 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
50:52 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:21 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.
51:51 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
52:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s1 and Blue Ancestry spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s3.
0:33 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
2:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:57 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:03 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:14 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:48 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
6:02 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.
6:34 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
6:53 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:11 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:29 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
9:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:31 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.
10:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:07 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:07 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:45 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:08 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:31 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:05 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
14:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:27 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
16:05 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:42 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.
17:04 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.
17:32 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.
17:50 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
18:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:40 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
19:03 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
19:25 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:44 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Ancestry's economy.Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:09 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:05 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
21:25 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:44 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:31 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
22:53 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:37 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
24:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:26 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:53 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
26:05 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
26:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
27:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:30 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.
27:45 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
28:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:40 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:55 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
29:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:52 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
30:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:30 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.
30:48 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
31:19 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
31:46 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:59 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.
32:20 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
32:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
33:26 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.
33:33 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:30 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:12 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
35:45 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.
35:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:22 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:42 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
37:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:45 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
37:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:26 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.
38:55 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
39:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:04 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
40:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
40:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:18 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.
41:38 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:05 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:43 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
43:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:37 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.
43:57 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
44:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:34 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
45:04 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.
45:19 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.
45:49 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
46:23 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:42 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
47:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:22 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Ancestry simply remade the army.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:44 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.
48:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
48:38 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
48:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:24 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
49:41 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:45 Ancestry has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hardback.Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
50:52 Ancestry scouted the attempt but Hardback is still going with it!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
51:16 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
51:38 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
52:02 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
52:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:53 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
53:27 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
53:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:18 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Ancestry spawning at s1 and Purple Hardback spawning at s2.Ancestry in Teal at s1. Hardback in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:47 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 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.
2:37 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:21 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:44 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:11 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.
7:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:26 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:08 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:32 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
9:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:27 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
11:46 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
12:21 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:54 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:51 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
14:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:45 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
14:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
15:33 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
16:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
16:23 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
17:05 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.
17:33 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.
17:48 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:26 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
18:41 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
19:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:15 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
20:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:18 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:33 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
22:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
22:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:55 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 armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
23:35 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:18 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
24:55 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:19 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
26:43 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
27:07 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
27:41 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:00 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s3 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s2 in Teal.Hardback takes s3 in Red; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:33 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 1 Rax Gas — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:29 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.
4:55 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.
5:37 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
6:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
7:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:22 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
9:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:28 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
12:00 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
12:26 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.
13:00 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
13:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:12 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:58 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:52 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
17:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:55 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
18:42 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
18:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:29 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:11 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
130 – 218
Ancestry