Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:24 server time
Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in Red at s4 while Ancestry spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Ancestry at s2.
0:37 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:36 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:51 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.
4:13 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:47 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.
5:22 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:56 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
6:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:50 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:31 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
9:54 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:02 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:04 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.
12:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:53 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:34 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:28 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
16:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:56 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.
— The late game —
17:27 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:01 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:04 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:28 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.
20:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
21:13 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
21:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:09 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.
22:42 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
23:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:12 Ancestry spawns at s3 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s1 in Red.Ancestry takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:42 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:33 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:20 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
6:03 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
6:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:10 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
7:30 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
8:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:20 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
9:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:33 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:13 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:31 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
12:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:33 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.
14:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:33 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:43 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.
17:28 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
18:37 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
19:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns at s3 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s2 in White.Hardback in Red at s3. Ancestry in White at s2. The map is set.
0:34 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:26 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.
5:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:25 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
7:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:26 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:43 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:31 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:15 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:04 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:36 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:57 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:34 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
16:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:08 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
18:29 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:35 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:03 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 late game —
20:46 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:14 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
21:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:10 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:08 Ancestry spawns at s3 in White while Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s3, Hardback at s2.
0:34 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:16 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:56 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:29 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
5:56 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:27 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:01 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:21 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.
9:04 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.
9:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:18 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:39 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.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
12:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:40 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:07 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
13:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:38 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:09 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
16:45 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:56 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
18:30 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 late game —
18:49 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
19:31 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:41 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
21:03 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
21:32 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
22:13 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
22:34 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:12 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:07 The Blue Hardback spawns at s4 while Red Ancestry spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:23 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:36 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:51 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
3:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:47 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
5:53 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
6:18 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
6:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 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.
7:35 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:05 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
8:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:59 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
9:27 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.
9:45 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.
10:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
11:25 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.
11:52 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
12:16 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:55 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:25 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:12 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:33 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.
15:09 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:16 Ancestry tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
16:36 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
16:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:19 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
17:44 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:39 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:57 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.
19:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:31 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:22 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
20:52 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.
21:21 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
21:31 Hardback is planning a harassment, but Ancestry scouted it!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
22:05 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
22:15 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
22:44 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:38 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
24:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:31 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
24:38 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.
25:07 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:52 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:24 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:41 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
27:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:37 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
27:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:10 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.
28:41 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
29:09 Ancestry gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Ancestry thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
29:31 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.
29:42 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:21 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
30:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:57 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.
31:19 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.
31:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 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.
32:26 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:55 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:50 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.
34:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:25 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.
34:55 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:25 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:12 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
36:19 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
36:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:24 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:35 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
38:32 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
38:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:14 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.
— The late game —
39:36 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:56 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
40:29 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:54 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
41:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:34 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.
41:59 Hardback's expansion have been wiped off by Ancestry!Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
42:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
42:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
43:13 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
43:34 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
43:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:25 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
44:47 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.
44:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:33 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
45:44 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.
46:13 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:37 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
46:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:24 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:45 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.
48:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:29 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
48:52 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
49:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:53 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
50:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:58 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:26 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
51:44 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.
52:12 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
52:22 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:05 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
53:38 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
53:56 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.
54:26 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
54:56 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:15 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.
55:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:54 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
56:32 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
56:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
57:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Teal Ancestry spawning at s1 and White Hardback spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s3.
0:51 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:36 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:25 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
5:03 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.
5:27 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:11 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:19 Ancestry starts expanding.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
8:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:03 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
9:37 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:29 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.
10:54 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:09 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.
12:39 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
13:48 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:39 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
15:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:42 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.
16:25 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s2 and Yellow Ancestry spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:24 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:59 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:17 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:47 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
3:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 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.
4:16 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
4:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:54 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:14 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:38 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:32 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
6:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
7:46 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:00 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 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.
9:00 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:57 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:08 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:52 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
12:32 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:16 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:42 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:30 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.
14:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:07 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.
15:37 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.
15:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:13 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:11 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.
17:31 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
17:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:24 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:43 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
19:27 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:53 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.
20:20 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.
20:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:20 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:12 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.
22:32 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.
23:03 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:17 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.
23:51 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
24:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:02 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.
25:17 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
26:03 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
26:35 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:50 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
27:39 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
27:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:33 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
28:59 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:12 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:42 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.
30:12 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:58 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:24 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
32:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:30 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.
32:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
33:50 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Ancestry's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:57 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:22 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
34:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:14 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
35:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
36:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:34 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Hardback's expansion has fallen to Ancestry's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
36:45 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:40 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:55 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
38:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:53 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
39:05 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.
39:33 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
— The late game —
40:08 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:43 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:48 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
42:16 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
42:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:58 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
43:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:19 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:45 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.
45:13 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.
45:20 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
45:45 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
46:11 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.
46:48 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Ancestry throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
47:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:33 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.
47:59 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:45 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.
48:52 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
49:39 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
50:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:44 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.
51:01 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
51:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
51:44 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:26 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
53:05 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
53:18 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.
53:41 Without any further reinforcements, Ancestry's expansion is decimated by Hardback's armies.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
54:01 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
127 – 219
Ancestry