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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:10 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s1 in Yellow.Ancestry takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Yellow.
2:18 Hardback opens Proxy Rax against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, Proxy Rax from Hardback.
4:48 Hardback decides to cheese today.Hardback isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
6:55 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Hardback attacks Ancestry.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Ancestry's base.
9:04 Hardback plays aggressively but Ancestry defends in a very beautiful manner. Hardback loses all of his armies and GGs!Hardback holds the cheese! Ancestry's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:20 The White Hardback spawns at s1 while Green Ancestry spawns at s2.Hardback in White at s1. Ancestry in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:52 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.
4:33 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:02 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.
5:27 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:02 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:41 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:52 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.
8:06 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:22 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.
9:53 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
10:29 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:18 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
11:53 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
13:29 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:41 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
16:15 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:51 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.
17:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
17:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:09 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.
19:26 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.
— The late game —
20:02 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.
20:47 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
21:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (100 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Ancestry spawning at s1 and Teal Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:30 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:01 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:57 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
3:31 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
3:52 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.
4:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:42 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:40 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.
6:49 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:17 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.
7:52 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:29 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:57 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.
10:13 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.
10:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
11:19 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:32 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:23 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
12:49 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
13:51 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:40 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:31 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
15:52 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.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:09 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:27 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
17:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:17 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
18:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:12 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:38 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:31 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.
20:52 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:12 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
21:36 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:28 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
23:07 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
23:35 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.
23:57 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:13 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
24:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:01 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.
25:42 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.
25:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:17 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
26:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
27:12 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
27:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
28:02 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.
28:39 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:50 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:53 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.
30:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:30 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.
31:07 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:34 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
31:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:18 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
32:42 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
33:18 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:38 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:27 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
34:44 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
35:17 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.
35:46 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.
36:03 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s2 and Blue Ancestry spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:41 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:57 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:33 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 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.
2:27 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
2:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:38 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:06 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.
4:35 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:51 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:35 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:26 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
7:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:10 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.
8:52 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:06 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
10:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:05 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.
11:34 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
12:20 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.
12:42 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:00 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:00 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
14:29 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:01 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
— The mid game —
15:37 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:50 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.
17:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:58 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 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.
— The late game —
18:46 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
20:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:23 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.
20:42 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.
21:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:47 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:55 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
23:17 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
24:22 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
24:47 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:01 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
349 games
Hardback
131 – 218
Ancestry