Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 22 2026 · 11:25 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:15 The Purple Hardback spawns at s2 while Orange Ancestry spawns at s3.Hardback takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:29 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Ancestry.
— The early game —
0:51 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:38 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:02 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 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.
3:01 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
3:19 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.
3:46 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.
3:59 Ancestry starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
4:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:43 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:40 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.
5:59 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
6:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:05 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:42 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
8:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:23 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:37 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:04 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
10:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:35 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:10 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.
11:24 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.
11:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:22 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:34 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:00 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.
13:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:56 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:44 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
15:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
15:33 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:47 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:18 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.
16:39 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:16 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:52 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:14 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
18:37 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
18:59 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:30 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:19 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:26 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:47 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.
21:21 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:38 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:18 Both Hardback and Ancestry appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
22:37 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:09 Even sunken colonies didn't help Ancestry, Ancestry has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
23:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:55 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.
25:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:35 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
25:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:18 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:50 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:06 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
27:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:53 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:21 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.
28:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
29:04 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:52 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Ancestry absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:18 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.
30:49 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
31:03 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.
31:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
31:56 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:11 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:09 Ancestry's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
33:36 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:58 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
34:27 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.
34:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:02 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
35:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:46 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
36:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:41 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.
37:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:34 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:45 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:13 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 late game —
38:40 Ancestry's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
39:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
39:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:45 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.
40:13 Hardback scouted Ancestry's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
40:41 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:52 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
41:17 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:18 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
42:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:53 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
43:19 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.
43:46 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
44:04 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:02 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
45:11 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:07 Hardback destroys Ancestry's hatchery, denying expansions.Ancestry's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
46:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
46:50 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:24 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
47:48 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:05 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
48:31 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ancestry's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
48:42 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.
49:18 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:59 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Ancestry.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
50:32 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:08 The Teal Ancestry spawns at s1 while Red Hardback spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:33 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Ancestry commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:16 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 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.
4:25 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:51 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.
5:40 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 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.
7:02 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:42 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.
9:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:22 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:29 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:59 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Ancestry as the game develops.
12:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ancestry managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:48 Ancestry decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
14:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:22 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
16:00 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
16:22 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.
— The mid game —
17:04 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:04 Ancestry seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
18:26 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
18:57 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.
19:34 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:00 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.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 (68 lines)
0:13 Hardback spawns at s3 in Green while Ancestry spawns at s1 in Yellow.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Ancestry answers from s1.
0:47 Hardback gets 14 CC against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Ancestry answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Ancestry decides to expand.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
2:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
2:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:28 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
4:01 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.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
5:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:12 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:20 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
7:49 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.
8:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:39 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:01 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
9:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:09 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.
10:39 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
11:09 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.
11:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:53 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:29 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
12:55 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
13:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:46 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
14:58 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
15:28 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
15:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
16:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:12 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
17:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:10 Ancestry lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
18:48 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.
19:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
19:26 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ancestry's economy.Good instincts from Ancestry; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
20:35 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:00 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.
21:34 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ancestry's way of life — Hardback marches on.
21:57 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
22:55 Hardback shot down Ancestry's hatchery.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
23:32 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
24:00 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:29 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
24:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:21 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.
25:49 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:07 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.
26:48 What a pity! Ancestry managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
27:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ancestry GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns in Teal at s1 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s2.Ancestry takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:27 Ancestry gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Ancestry shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:27 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:05 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
3:26 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:07 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:01 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:06 Nice control from Ancestry! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
6:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:50 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.
7:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:13 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
8:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:48 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:12 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:36 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
11:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
12:33 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:51 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 —
13:21 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
13:28 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:33 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.
14:40 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.
15:19 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:32 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.
15:51 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:29 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
16:36 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
17:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:29 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.
18:02 Ancestry is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:01 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:47 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Ancestry's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Ancestry takes the middle of the game.
20:18 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
20:46 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.
21:02 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
21:40 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:49 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
22:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:10 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:38 Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
23:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:07 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
24:47 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
24:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:27 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
25:48 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
26:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:44 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:02 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
27:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:23 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.
28:41 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.
29:07 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.
29:16 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
29:40 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
30:21 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:42 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:24 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
31:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
32:06 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:44 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
32:51 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
33:53 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:27 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.
34:49 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
35:13 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:10 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Ancestry's units!Ancestry's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
36:23 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.
36:48 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.
37:22 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Ancestry's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:34 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:59 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:58 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
39:13 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Ancestry took it apart.
39:36 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:14 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:31 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.
— The late game —
40:46 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:36 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:01 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.
42:33 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
42:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:39 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
43:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:18 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:46 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
45:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:33 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
45:51 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:19 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.
46:54 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
47:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Ancestry's army.
47:45 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
47:59 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ancestry starts moving out.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (146 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Red while Ancestry spawns at s3 in Teal.Hardback in Red at s1. Ancestry in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Hardback shows 2 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:05 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Ancestry breaks Hardback's front door.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 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.
4:12 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:26 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:17 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:58 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Ancestry's zergling pressure.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Ancestry's force and backs off.
7:05 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
7:33 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
8:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:53 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:00 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:56 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
11:06 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
11:26 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.
11:55 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:28 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:35 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:31 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
14:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:17 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.
14:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
15:08 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:41 Ancestry has more expansions than Hardback.Economically it's Ancestry's game right now; Hardback is falling behind on bases.
16:00 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:11 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.
16:39 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:27 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:24 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.
18:50 Hardback successfully blocked Ancestry from harassing his economy.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
19:12 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.
19:24 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:50 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.
20:23 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:19 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Ancestry cleans it up.
21:48 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:33 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:52 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:55 Ancestry's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Ancestry breaks Hardback's position.
24:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:33 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.
25:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:31 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
25:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ancestry chips away at Hardback's foundation.
25:59 Ancestry decides to move out with his armies.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:03 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Ancestry commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
27:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:47 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.
28:16 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.
28:24 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:27 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
29:46 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
30:01 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.
30:24 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:22 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.
31:48 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.
31:55 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.
32:22 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback is badly outgunned — Ancestry's force is a size larger.
32:50 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:09 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
33:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:05 With beautiful placement, Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
34:17 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:06 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:43 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:50 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.
36:31 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.
36:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
37:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
37:28 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.
38:03 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
38:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:44 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Ancestry's line. Great positioning.
39:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:00 It seems like Ancestry has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Ancestry has the edge over Hardback right now.
40:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:38 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:32 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Ancestry's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
41:48 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:51 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.
42:58 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Ancestry is moving out!This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
43:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:48 Ancestry was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
44:06 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:55 Currently, neither Hardback nor Ancestry appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Ancestry match each other.
45:29 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
45:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:08 Ancestry threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
46:59 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:28 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Ancestry's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Ancestry's foundation.
47:40 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Ancestry has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:35 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Ancestry destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Ancestry breaks Hardback late.
48:58 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:30 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.
49:50 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
50:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Ancestry's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — Ancestry spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s3.
0:47 Ancestry opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:14 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 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.
4:15 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:27 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
6:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:29 The battle outcome favors Ancestry as Hardback's armies melt into Ancestry's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Ancestry marches on.
7:50 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
8:22 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:59 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:54 Ancestry's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Ancestry's early aggression takes the lead.
10:30 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ancestry's force stays on that battlefield.
10:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:22 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.
🎙 Ancestry holds the stronger army for now.
11:52 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:51 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:03 Ancestry kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:27 After that battle, Ancestry destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Ancestry cuts Hardback's army in half.
14:59 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
15:39 Ancestry is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
15:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
— The mid game —
16:26 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.
17:10 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
17:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:54 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:36 Ancestry's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ancestry and Hardback yet.
19:07 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:27 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.
🎙 Ancestry's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
21:13 Ancestry looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, Ancestry has erased most of what Hardback brought.
21:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:04 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Ancestry looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
22:41 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Ancestry closes it out over Hardback.
Head to head
347 games
Hardback
129 – 218
Ancestry