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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns in White at s4 while Ancestry spawns in Orange at s3.Hardback takes s4 in White; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:51 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
3:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:57 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.
4:36 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.
4:52 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.
5:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:56 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:37 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:15 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:21 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.
8:38 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.
— The mid game —
9:30 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.
10:03 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
10:23 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:39 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.
12:01 Hardback 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.
12:27 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.
13:15 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:30 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
15:12 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:51 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:19 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.
16:50 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:56 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
18:30 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
19:09 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:29 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
20:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:19 Ancestry spawns in Orange at s2 while Hardback spawns in Green at s1.Ancestry in Orange at s2. Hardback in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:47 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:32 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
3:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:23 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:47 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:04 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:45 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:12 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:36 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:33 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
6:56 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.
7:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:35 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:20 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
8:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:10 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
9:45 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:22 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:08 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.
12:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
12:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
14:28 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
14:39 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.
15:05 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
15:37 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
15:56 Hardback scouted the attempt but Ancestry is still going with it!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:23 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
16:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:09 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
17:26 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:50 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:59 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:49 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
20:24 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.
20:48 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.
21:14 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.
21:25 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
21:49 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
22:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:56 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:01 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
24:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
24:35 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:21 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
25:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:24 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.
26:47 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:10 Hardback harasses Ancestry's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
27:27 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
28:00 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:38 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
29:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:58 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.
30:21 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:28 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.
31:07 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
31:25 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:49 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.
32:07 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
32:45 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
33:00 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
33:32 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:54 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:28 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.
34:52 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.
35:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:36 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:41 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
36:55 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.
37:25 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:52 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:33 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
38:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
40:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
40:24 Ancestry tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
40:58 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:19 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
41:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
42:03 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
43:20 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
43:31 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:34 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:51 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
45:05 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.
45:42 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:59 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
46:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:39 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
47:19 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
47:45 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.
48:02 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
48:25 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
48:45 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
49:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:45 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
50:01 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
50:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:41 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
51:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (170 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s1 and Orange Ancestry spawning at s3.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Ancestry answers from s3.
0:24 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 2 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:55 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
3:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:36 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:06 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:40 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:23 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
5:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:15 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:44 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
7:02 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
7:35 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:50 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:18 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:26 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
10:57 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:26 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:01 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:22 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:06 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:42 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
15:20 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.
15:32 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
15:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:17 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:33 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
17:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:51 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
18:16 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.
18:29 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.
19:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:40 Ancestry harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
20:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
20:43 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
20:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
21:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:16 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
22:23 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:17 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.
23:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
24:08 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:16 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:20 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:28 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.
25:48 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:04 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
27:34 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:20 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:36 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:42 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
30:20 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.
30:36 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Ancestry's armies.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
31:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
31:12 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.
31:35 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:59 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
32:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:57 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:11 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:45 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.
33:56 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
34:20 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:51 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
35:38 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
35:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:47 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:08 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
37:24 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 —
37:58 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
38:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
38:30 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.
38:53 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:21 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:46 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Ancestry is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:31 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
40:56 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.
41:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:48 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
41:59 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
43:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:11 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:31 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:34 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
44:48 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
45:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
45:44 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:58 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
46:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:39 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:14 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.
47:33 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:56 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
48:08 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
48:48 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Ancestry is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:22 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
49:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:24 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.
50:44 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.
51:01 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
51:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:37 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
52:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:53 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
53:19 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
53:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
54:03 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.
54:27 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
54:58 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.
55:22 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:06 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
56:32 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
57:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s4 and Red Hardback spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s4, Hardback at s1.
0:48 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:50 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
5:54 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:57 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:58 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:23 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.
8:59 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:50 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
12:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
13:03 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.
13:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:07 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
14:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:51 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:38 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:52 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
16:27 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:39 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
17:58 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
18:25 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.
18:58 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
21:01 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:34 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
22:02 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 —
22:38 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Green at s2 while Ancestry spawns in White at s3.Hardback in Green at s2. Ancestry in White at s3. The map is set.
0:34 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:55 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:57 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
4:29 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.
4:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:50 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:02 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
7:39 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.
8:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:32 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:54 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:57 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
11:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
12:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:51 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:33 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:32 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.
— The mid game —
16:08 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:09 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.
17:27 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.
17:49 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
18:51 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:14 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
20:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:09 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
21:49 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
— The late game —
22:08 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.
22:47 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Ancestry rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
22:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
23:36 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
23:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:23 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
24:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:51 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.
26:23 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
26:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
27:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
27:35 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.
28:03 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:34 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:16 Ancestry spawns in Blue at s4 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3.Ancestry takes s4 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:50 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:19 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:51 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
5:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:18 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.
7:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:47 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Ancestry.Hardback is out-expanding Ancestry — the money game is tilting.
9:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:54 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:02 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.
11:14 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
12:04 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.
12:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:08 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:22 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:40 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
17:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:43 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
20:07 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.
— The late game —
20:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
22:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:42 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.
23:08 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Ancestry's army.When the smoke clears, Hardback has erased most of what Ancestry brought.
23:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
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■ Ancestry
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■ Ancestry
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:15 Hardback spawns at s2 in Yellow while Ancestry spawns at s3 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s3.
0:34 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 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.
2:40 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
5:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:36 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:40 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:25 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:07 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:34 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
11:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:43 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
12:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:31 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:57 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
16:56 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
17:37 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The late game —
18:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:55 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.
19:23 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
21:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:48 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
127 – 219
Ancestry