Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:25 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:14 Hardback spawns in Teal at s1 while Ancestry spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:36 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:42 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:34 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.
2:56 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.
3:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
3:58 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
4:19 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
4:40 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:19 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:29 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
7:23 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:59 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:11 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
10:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:43 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
12:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:32 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:53 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:09 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:56 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:46 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
15:17 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.
15:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:09 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:28 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
16:36 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.
17:09 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.
17:24 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.
17:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:27 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.
18:51 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
19:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:38 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:14 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.
20:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:08 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.
21:25 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
21:46 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:12 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:00 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.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
23:21 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.
23:49 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:58 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:21 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:54 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
25:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:45 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.
26:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:55 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:14 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.
27:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:05 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Ancestry's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Ancestry won the battle!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
28:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:07 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.
29:34 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:52 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:47 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
30:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:47 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.
32:21 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
32:36 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
32:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:29 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
33:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:23 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:03 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
35:15 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:11 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
36:29 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:54 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.
37:08 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:27 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.
38:00 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
38:23 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ancestry are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
38:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:01 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
39:34 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.
40:02 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:12 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
40:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
— The late game —
41:00 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:37 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:20 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
42:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:55 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.
43:16 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:39 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:11 Currently, Hardback and Ancestry appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
44:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:57 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
45:29 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
45:49 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.
46:17 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:25 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
46:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:26 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
47:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:55 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.
48:27 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
48:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
49:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:53 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
50:22 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.
50:41 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.
51:05 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
51:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:02 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
52:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:47 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
52:55 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
53:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:43 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
54:17 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
54:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:05 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
55:22 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
55:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:17 Ancestry spawns in Blue at s1 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:53 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ancestry, 1 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:23 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:58 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:57 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:39 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.
5:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:35 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
6:20 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:57 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:13 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
7:55 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:36 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.
— The mid game —
8:54 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
9:39 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.
10:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:52 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
13:00 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.
13:29 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Hardback cuts Ancestry's army in half.
14:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:30 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
15:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:44 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.
16:08 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:44 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.
17:20 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
17:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:37 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
18:57 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.
19:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:10 The Green Hardback spawns at s2 while Blue Ancestry spawns at s3.Hardback takes s2 in Green; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:44 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
3:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:58 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:23 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:33 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
6:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
7:08 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:45 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:10 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.
9:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:11 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:59 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:04 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:37 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.
13:03 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.
13:26 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
13:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:43 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:49 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:16 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:20 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
19:36 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.
19:57 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:23 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.
20:56 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
21:46 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
22:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Ancestry, settled in the early game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:16 Ancestry spawns in Teal at s3 while Hardback spawns in Red at s2.Ancestry in Teal at s3. Hardback in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:32 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Ancestry commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
4:34 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:21 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:04 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:42 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:20 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
11:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:32 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
12:08 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:24 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.
13:07 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:44 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:41 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.
15:12 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:50 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.
16:15 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
— The late game —
16:45 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:14 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:04 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.
19:32 Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
19:52 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.
20:29 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
21:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Ancestry is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
21:42 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
22:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ancestry GGs!Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Green while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s1.
0:54 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 14 CC — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:15 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:15 Hardback was out-microed by Ancestry and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
4:59 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.
5:22 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
6:07 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
6:51 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
9:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:42 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
10:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:01 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.
11:35 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:44 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
13:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
13:47 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:34 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
14:58 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:07 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.
16:50 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:01 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:26 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Yellow Ancestry spawning at s2 and Red Hardback spawning at s1.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:49 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Ancestry shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:46 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
4:12 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.
4:49 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
5:26 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:04 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:02 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:30 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.
7:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:41 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
9:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
9:43 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:11 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:49 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:17 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 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.
13:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:13 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
15:59 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:26 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
17:08 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
17:57 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.
18:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:32 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:07 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.
20:47 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
21:05 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 (52 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s3 and Yellow Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback in Orange at s3. Ancestry in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
3:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:56 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
4:29 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:52 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:36 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
7:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:29 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
9:03 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.
9:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:08 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
10:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:11 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.
11:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:18 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.
12:39 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:18 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
14:42 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going Ancestry's way right now.
16:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:23 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.
🎙 Ancestry has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
17:57 Ancestry looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Ancestry has erased most of what Hardback brought.
18:40 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
18:54 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:25 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.
— The mid game —
20:12 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
20:38 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:06 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.
21:28 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
346 games
Hardback
128 – 218
Ancestry