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Games
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■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s3 and Orange Ancestry spawning at s1.Hardback takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:31 Ancestry gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 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.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:54 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.
5:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:46 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:22 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:14 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.
7:44 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.
8:16 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:31 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:12 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
10:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:26 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.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
11:47 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:32 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:18 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:04 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:08 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:34 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.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
16:27 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:29 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
18:00 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
— The late game —
18:29 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:57 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:41 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
21:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:35 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
22:17 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
22:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:02 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
23:34 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Purple at s3 while Hardback spawns in Green at s1.Ancestry in Purple at s3. Hardback in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:05 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:44 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:51 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
4:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:43 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.
5:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:57 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:42 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:49 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
8:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:22 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
10:01 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:50 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
12:35 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.
13:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:54 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:00 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
15:27 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry edges ahead on army strength.
16:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:56 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
18:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:23 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
19:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
— The late game —
19:31 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
20:28 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
20:59 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:30 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:35 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.
23:08 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
23:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (192 lines)
0:14 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while Teal Ancestry spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Ancestry at s2.
0:25 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:46 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:49 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.
3:07 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:21 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:39 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:13 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
5:47 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:10 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.
6:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
6:54 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:16 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:38 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:55 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.
9:20 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.
9:38 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:07 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
11:44 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.
11:52 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
12:21 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:35 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:14 Ancestry is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:55 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
14:18 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.
14:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:56 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:32 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:10 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.
16:40 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:11 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.
17:46 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.
18:05 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.
18:34 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
19:41 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:58 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
20:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:35 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
21:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:21 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:46 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:21 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:47 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
22:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:46 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
24:19 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:03 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
25:27 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.
25:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:17 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
26:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:07 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.
27:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:49 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:38 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
29:08 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.
29:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:55 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
30:22 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.
30:29 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:27 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
31:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:02 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.
32:31 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:57 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:31 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
34:10 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.
34:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
34:47 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:05 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
35:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:06 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
36:42 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.
37:04 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:40 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:10 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
38:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:55 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.
39:30 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
39:49 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:18 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
40:38 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
41:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
41:26 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:27 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:41 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:41 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
44:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:41 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
45:02 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Hardback wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
45:31 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:57 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:20 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:53 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Ancestry holds and Hardback falls back.Ancestry holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:16 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:55 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.
48:19 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
48:34 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:14 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:00 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.
50:32 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
50:42 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
51:02 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
51:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:52 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:26 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.
52:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:57 Ancestry scouted Hardback's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Ancestry's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:30 Seems like Hardback is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
53:52 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
54:22 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:32 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
54:54 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
55:20 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
55:42 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
56:12 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
56:36 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:46 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
57:25 Hardback harasses Ancestry's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
57:48 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
58:14 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
58:30 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
58:56 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
59:18 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
59:26 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
59:59 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:21 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
60:51 Both Hardback and Ancestry appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
61:02 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
61:25 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
61:57 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
62:06 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
62:38 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ancestry's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
62:55 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
63:15 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:53 Hardback decides to all-in and suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Hardback: everything committed, no way back.
64:18 Ancestry wins after a long battle.Ancestry takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:09 The White Ancestry spawns at s1 while Orange Hardback spawns at s2.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:51 Hardback opens 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:02 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
4:40 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.
5:03 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.
5:48 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:46 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:27 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:30 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
9:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:38 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:07 Currently, neither Ancestry nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
10:43 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:48 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.
12:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ancestry — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:44 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:57 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
15:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:33 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
16:05 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:47 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:07 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
17:53 At the moment, Ancestry seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
— The late game —
18:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:59 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
19:31 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
20:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:28 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
349 games
Hardback
131 – 218
Ancestry