Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:25 server time
Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:09 Ancestry spawns in Green at s3 while Hardback spawns in White at s2.Ancestry in Green at s3. Hardback in White at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:25 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:49 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:51 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
6:18 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:55 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:33 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
9:11 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.
9:44 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 Ancestry appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
10:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:10 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
11:36 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:20 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.
12:50 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.Ancestry finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
13:16 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:39 Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
14:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:49 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Ancestry doesn't even slow down.
15:17 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
15:53 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.
16:17 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
16:55 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:37 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.
19:01 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Ancestry has erased most of what Hardback brought.
— The late game —
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:09 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
20:43 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.
21:10 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
21:29 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ancestry limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:34 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's mid game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns at s3 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s2 in Green.Hardback takes s3 in Red; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s2 in Green.
0:27 Hardback gets Proxy Rax against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows Proxy Rax — Ancestry has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
1:13 Hardback decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Hardback. This is an early gamble.
1:34 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Hardback attacks Ancestry.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Ancestry's base.
2:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
2:54 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.
3:14 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:57 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:27 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:43 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.
5:13 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.
5:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:15 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:56 Ancestry's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Ancestry's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
7:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:31 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:02 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.
8:22 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.
8:55 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:28 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:16 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.
10:40 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:35 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:12 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 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.
13:28 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:48 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
14:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:41 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
15:04 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.
15:29 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.
15:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:23 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:02 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:40 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
18:00 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:25 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:35 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
20:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:26 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.
20:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:09 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.
21:38 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.
22:08 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
22:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:47 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
23:11 Ancestry successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:43 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:28 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
24:39 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.
25:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:28 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.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:55 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:36 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.
27:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:20 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
27:53 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.
28:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:39 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:54 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
29:19 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:55 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:45 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
31:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:04 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
32:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:58 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
33:11 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
33:37 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:25 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
34:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:16 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.
35:41 Ancestry successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
36:07 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.
36:25 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
36:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:24 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
37:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:53 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.
38:18 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
38:51 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
39:05 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
39:35 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
40:00 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
40:23 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:49 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
41:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:38 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
42:06 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.
42:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:52 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
43:12 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
43:22 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.
44:03 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Ancestry's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:16 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.
44:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:11 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.
45:22 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
45:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:09 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
46:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:59 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.
47:18 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:37 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.
48:07 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Ancestry goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:25 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:05 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
49:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:47 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
50:16 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.
50:33 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:48 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
51:18 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.
51:33 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:23 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.
52:59 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.
53:19 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.
53:30 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
54:04 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
54:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:40 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
55:15 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
55:28 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.
56:07 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Ancestry's new base is gone.
56:20 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
56:47 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:11 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ancestry GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:09 Ancestry spawns at s3 in Red while Hardback spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s2.
0:38 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:57 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 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.
2:26 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:57 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.
3:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:03 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
4:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:21 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
5:51 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:50 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
8:10 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:14 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
9:40 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:36 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:56 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.
11:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:32 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
12:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
13:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:54 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
14:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:56 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:25 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
15:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
16:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:46 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.
17:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 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.
18:11 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
18:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:42 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.
20:01 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
20:41 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.
21:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
21:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
21:53 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
22:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:48 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ancestry is far ahead.
23:19 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:17 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
24:51 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:57 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.
26:24 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.
26:50 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ancestry — more than half the force is gone.
27:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
27:40 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Ancestry.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
28:12 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Ancestry takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Orange at s2 while Ancestry spawns in Teal at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Ancestry at s3.
0:49 Ancestry gets 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 —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
3:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:46 With some nice micro, Ancestry successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
5:12 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:45 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
6:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:44 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
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.
7:37 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
8:16 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
8:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:00 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Ancestry yet.
9:49 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:37 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.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
11:46 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:09 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
12:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
13:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:05 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
14:35 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.
15:13 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.
15:44 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
16:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:04 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.
— The late game —
17:42 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
18:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:47 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
20:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
20:32 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.
21:02 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
21:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Ancestry shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
22:32 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
23:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Ancestry defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:20 Ancestry spawns at s1 in White while Hardback spawns at s3 in Blue.Ancestry in White at s1. Hardback in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:38 Ancestry opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Ancestry, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:57 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:36 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:30 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
3:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:09 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.
3:34 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.
4:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:36 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
4:49 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:39 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
7:02 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.
7:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:30 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:06 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:59 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:20 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.
9:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
9:53 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:32 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:58 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:06 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.
11:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:25 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:41 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:03 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.
— The mid game —
13:27 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:04 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:29 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:16 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
15:35 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.
16:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
16:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Ancestry gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:08 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:52 Ancestry's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Ancestry from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
18:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:51 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:00 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:31 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:06 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.
20:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:39 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:09 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
21:33 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:47 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:10 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:33 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.
23:07 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:39 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.
23:58 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.
24:11 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
24:45 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
25:04 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
25:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:20 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ancestry. The push continues.
26:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:02 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.
27:33 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
27:41 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
28:24 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
28:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:03 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Ancestry home with nothing.
29:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:39 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.
30:05 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:33 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ancestry.Hardback goes for the raid — Ancestry is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:04 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:42 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Ancestry is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
32:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:08 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
33:24 Nice try from Hardback to harass Ancestry, but Ancestry's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:56 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:32 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
34:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:38 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
35:59 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
36:24 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:13 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:40 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:59 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.
38:30 Hardback tried to harass Ancestry but Ancestry successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
38:51 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
39:19 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:14 Ancestry's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
40:22 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
41:00 Ancestry only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:17 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.
41:46 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
41:58 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
42:32 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
42:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
43:09 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.
43:30 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.
44:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:37 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:57 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:29 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.
45:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
47:00 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
47:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:46 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.
48:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:48 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
49:05 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:26 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
50:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:22 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.
50:56 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
51:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:37 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ancestry's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Ancestry level the expansion.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
52:00 Hardback is planning a harassment, but Ancestry scouted it!Ancestry's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
52:27 Hardback is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Hardback's raiders are needed on defense.
52:41 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ancestry.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ancestry shuts the door on Hardback.
53:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Ancestry takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
130 – 218
Ancestry