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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s2 and Purple Ancestry spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:39 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:13 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:30 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:09 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.
4:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
6:03 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:37 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:45 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
8:11 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:34 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:41 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
12:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:34 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.
13:19 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:32 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:06 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:12 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:38 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:03 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The mid game —
16:48 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:03 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
17:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:05 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
18:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:06 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
19:33 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.
20:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:31 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
21:01 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:34 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
22:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:09 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
23:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
24:18 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
24:36 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
25:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Ancestry types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Green Ancestry spawning at s2 and Blue Hardback spawning at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in Green; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:36 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:20 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.
4:56 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.
5:36 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:40 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:36 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.
8:16 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
8:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:45 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:31 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:54 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
13:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:34 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:37 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Ancestry! Ancestry is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
— The late game —
15:08 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
15:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
17:20 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:28 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
19:12 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
19:37 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.
20:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Orange at s1 while Ancestry spawns in Purple at s2.Hardback in Orange at s1. Ancestry in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:47 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:27 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:29 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
4:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:56 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
5:38 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:05 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
— The mid game —
7:30 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:09 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:37 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
10:07 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:57 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.
11:28 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
12:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:55 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
13:35 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:09 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.
14:41 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
15:40 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:14 The Red Ancestry spawns at s2 while Yellow Hardback spawns at s1.Ancestry takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:45 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:11 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:39 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:11 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
3:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:13 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:41 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.
8:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:58 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.
9:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
10:14 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.
10:44 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
11:23 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
12:01 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.
12:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:59 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
13:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:55 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
14:35 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:06 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.
15:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
16:35 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
17:13 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
17:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:04 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:41 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
19:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:47 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.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
21:14 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:30 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.
22:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Purple Hardback spawning at s2 and Orange Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback in Purple at s2. Ancestry in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
2:04 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
4:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:27 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:22 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 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.
10:21 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
11:58 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:25 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
12:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:27 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:46 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.
14:18 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.
15:03 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
15:14 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:47 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:48 Ancestry is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
17:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:16 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
18:41 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.
19:11 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
19:40 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:25 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:43 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.
22:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:05 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:02 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
24:43 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:47 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (112 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Yellow at s2 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:27 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.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 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:14 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:56 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:27 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
4:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:17 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:19 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.
6:49 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:07 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.
7:35 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:52 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
10:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:50 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:21 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
11:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:24 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
12:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
13:23 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:03 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.
14:16 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.
14:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
15:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:15 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
16:48 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:15 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
17:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:01 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.
18:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
19:51 Hardback scouted the attempt but Ancestry is still going with it!Ancestry wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
20:07 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.
20:26 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
20:53 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.
21:18 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
21:49 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:38 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
23:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
23:29 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
23:52 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
24:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:46 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
25:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
26:02 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.
26:20 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.
26:42 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
27:25 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Ancestry wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
27:32 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
28:07 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:02 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
29:27 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:55 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.
— The late game —
30:08 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
30:24 Hardback scouted the attempt but Ancestry is still going with it!Ancestry wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
30:55 Nice try from Ancestry to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
31:22 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:07 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
32:35 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:28 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
33:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
34:30 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:47 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:29 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:34 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.
36:52 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.
37:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:38 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
37:56 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.
38:28 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
38:54 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.
39:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
39:44 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:12 The White Hardback spawns at s1 while Orange Ancestry spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:37 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 1 Rax Gas — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:18 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:25 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
4:49 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:23 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.
6:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:48 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:46 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
8:27 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.
9:03 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
9:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
12:29 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.
13:18 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
13:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
14:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:52 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
15:29 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
16:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
17:32 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
18:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:35 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
19:10 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the early game.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
127 – 219
Ancestry