Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:25 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (115 lines)
0:20 Ancestry spawns at s1 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s2 in Green.Ancestry in Purple at s1. Hardback in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:41 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
2:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:26 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:49 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:10 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:24 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:01 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:46 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
7:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:56 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
8:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:59 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:46 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
11:12 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:47 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:38 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:30 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:43 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:10 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.
14:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
14:55 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
15:21 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.
15:57 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.
16:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:09 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:40 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:20 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:40 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:18 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
20:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:26 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
21:45 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:27 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:49 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:47 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
24:15 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:34 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.
24:52 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
25:21 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.
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.
26:25 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:33 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:20 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
28:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:47 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
29:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
29:41 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:49 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
30:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:53 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.
— The late game —
31:07 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.
31:41 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
32:35 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:48 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.
33:23 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
33:49 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:05 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.
34:27 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:26 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:06 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.
36:45 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:10 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
37:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:55 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
38:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:41 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.
39:13 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
39:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:56 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.
40:19 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
41:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The Green Hardback spawns at s2 while Yellow Ancestry spawns at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:32 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:08 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:39 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
4:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:48 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:47 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:35 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
8:03 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.
8:34 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:08 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:50 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:48 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
11:03 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:19 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
12:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:31 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:43 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
15:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
16:17 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
17:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:05 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
18:37 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
19:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
19:45 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
20:42 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
21:07 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:35 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.
22:18 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
22:48 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
23:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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 (111 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Red at s1 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:43 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:23 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:11 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.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:57 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:21 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:31 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.
6:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:37 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:58 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
9:25 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:58 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
11:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:32 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:45 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.
13:05 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:36 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
14:04 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
14:30 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:48 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
16:13 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.
16:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:52 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:42 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
18:19 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:40 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:41 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.
20:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
20:30 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.
20:45 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:11 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.
21:42 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
22:02 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
22:22 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:16 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.
23:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:12 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.
24:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:56 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:22 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:18 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.
26:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:25 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Ancestry tears it down.
27:51 Hardback harasses Ancestry and gets ahead of the game.Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
28:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:54 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
29:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:10 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.
— The late game —
30:19 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.
30:51 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.
31:25 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:34 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Ancestry's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Ancestry's economy simply wins this.
32:16 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:39 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:28 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
34:01 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.
34:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:48 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
35:15 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:53 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
36:28 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:40 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.
37:23 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:43 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
37:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:18 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
39:03 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:44 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
40:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (113 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s2 and Red Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback in Yellow at s2. Ancestry in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
2:39 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.
2:57 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.
3:25 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
3:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:34 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
5:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:27 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:52 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
6:25 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:31 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
7:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:54 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:17 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:46 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.
10:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:44 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:36 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
12:12 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.
12:30 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
12:57 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:46 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
14:32 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.
14:58 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.
15:18 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.
15:42 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
16:13 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:43 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.
16:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:20 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.
17:43 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:09 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.
18:40 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
19:07 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:39 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
19:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:31 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:52 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:12 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.
21:29 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:17 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.
22:47 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:06 Ancestry destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
23:30 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
24:00 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:57 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.
25:14 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.
25:54 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.
26:16 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:03 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.
27:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:54 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.
28:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
28:52 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
29:25 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
30:08 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
30:35 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:29 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:52 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
32:15 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.
32:48 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
33:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:25 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.
34:08 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
34:24 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.
34:46 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
35:27 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
36:11 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:57 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:25 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:08 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
38:40 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:47 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.
39:28 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.
— The late game —
39:37 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s1 in White.Ancestry takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in White.
0:38 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
3:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:19 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
4:42 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.
5:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:24 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:15 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
7:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:21 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
8:49 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.
9:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:48 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:23 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:58 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:52 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
14:38 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
15:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:24 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
16:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
16:30 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
— The mid game —
17:01 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
17:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
18:09 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:59 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.
19:36 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
20:03 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.
20:35 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
21:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:40 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (113 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Orange while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s1.
0:39 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Hardback commits to 1 Rax Gas; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:01 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.
1:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:39 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:18 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:31 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
4:01 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
4:24 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.
4:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:03 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:30 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:29 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
6:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:03 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:01 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:14 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
8:54 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:05 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
10:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:56 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.
11:21 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:36 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
12:49 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.
13:13 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 —
13:39 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
14:20 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
14:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:55 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:03 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
17:22 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:51 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:17 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
18:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:06 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
19:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
19:51 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:22 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:42 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
21:17 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:00 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
22:33 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:12 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
23:50 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
23:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:29 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.
24:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:22 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.
25:43 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
26:00 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
26:39 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.
26:52 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
27:20 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
27:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:03 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.
28:40 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
28:55 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
29:33 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
29:54 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
— The late game —
30:16 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
30:41 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:25 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:41 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:07 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:56 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
34:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:43 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
35:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:56 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.
36:29 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:51 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.
37:21 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
37:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
38:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:28 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
39:04 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:30 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.
39:45 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
40:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry