Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:10 Ancestry spawns at s3 in Green while Hardback spawns at s2 in Orange.Ancestry in Green at s3. Hardback in Orange at s2. The map is set.
2:19 Hardback gets Bunker Rush against Ancestry's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ancestry's 12 Hatch against Hardback's Bunker Rush.
4:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
6:16 Hardback decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Hardback. This is an early gamble.
8:07 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack Ancestry.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Ancestry's base.
10:07 Ancestry successfully defended against Hardback's aggressive play. Hardback has no armies left and taps out.Scouted, held, punished — Ancestry's cheese dies at Hardback's ramp.
Ancestry takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hardback spawns at s2 while Yellow Ancestry spawns at s3.Hardback takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Ancestry settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:36 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Ancestry's 12 Pool.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.
1:34 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:08 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:34 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:50 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:10 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:37 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.
5:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:52 Ancestry starts expanding.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
6:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:59 Attempting to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:41 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
8:20 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.
8:49 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:31 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:52 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:03 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:55 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:34 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.
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.
13:25 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Ancestry's economy back a full step.
14:06 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:23 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:54 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.
15:34 Hardback kills off Ancestry's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Ancestry's front door.
15:53 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
16:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
16:55 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:37 Hardback appears to have more army than Ancestry!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
18:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:45 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Ancestry's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
19:08 Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army after that battle.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The late game —
19:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
20:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:28 Ancestry decides to expand.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
21:08 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.
21:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
22:13 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (162 lines)
0:10 Ancestry spawns at s2 in Green while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ancestry at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:34 Ancestry opens 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 —
0:49 Ancestry desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Ancestry moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:04 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:50 Hardback failed to kill off Ancestry's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Ancestry's defense was already in place.
3:16 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.
3:40 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:12 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:28 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
5:04 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 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:10 Nice placement by Ancestry, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ancestry holds the early rush without blinking.
6:34 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.
6:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Ancestry decides to start pushing across the map.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:42 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
8:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:14 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:03 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.
9:22 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:04 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:25 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:46 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:37 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:45 Hardback's army is small compared to Ancestry!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:10 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:22 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:10 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Ancestry gained nothing for the cost.
14:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:32 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
16:27 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ancestry crosses the map with everything.
16:47 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:50 Ancestry was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
17:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
18:27 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.
18:53 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Ancestry's economy takes a real hit.
19:16 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.
19:36 Ancestry must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
20:08 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:48 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.
21:15 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.
21:39 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.
21:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:30 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ancestry!Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
22:47 Ancestry is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:07 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:00 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.
24:22 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:50 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:10 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:23 Hardback must macro up quickly or Ancestry will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Ancestry's army has outgrown his.
25:48 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:44 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:01 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
27:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:46 Ancestry had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
28:25 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
29:06 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
29:19 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:58 Both Ancestry and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ancestry and Hardback match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:33 Hardback's marine control slipped, Ancestry's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
30:52 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.
31:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:41 Ancestry successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Hardback knocks, Ancestry answers. No damage done.
32:07 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
32:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:50 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
33:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:35 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.
34:11 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.
34:28 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:11 Ancestry held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ancestry holds Hardback.
35:35 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
36:24 Ancestry tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Ancestry.
36:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:21 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
37:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:04 Ancestry successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Ancestry takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
38:22 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:41 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.
— The late game —
39:14 Ancestry moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
39:29 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.
39:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
40:20 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:53 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:09 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.
41:37 Ancestry's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Ancestry watches Hardback level the expansion.
41:46 With a successful harassment, Ancestry hurts Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Ancestry. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
42:22 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
42:40 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
43:04 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
43:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:42 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:05 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:10 Ancestry decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ancestry tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:49 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Ancestry's late-game push decides it.
46:02 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Ancestry pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:39 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.
46:59 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.
47:14 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:39 Hardback scouted the attempt but Ancestry is still going with it!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
48:15 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.
48:35 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:21 The tank line advances and Ancestry's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
49:43 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.
50:08 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.
50:19 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
50:51 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
51:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:46 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
52:03 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:34 It seems that Ancestry only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
52:57 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
53:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
53:29 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
53:53 Hardback only destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
54:18 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.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Ancestry needs something special here.
54:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ancestry! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Ancestry makes him pay for it.
55:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ancestry taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ancestry taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Ancestry.
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
army value
■ Hardback
■ Ancestry
economy
Play-by-play (159 lines)
0:10 Hardback spawns at s3 in Purple while Ancestry spawns at s2 in Teal.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Ancestry answers from s2.
0:38 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Ancestry's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Ancestry has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:59 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:01 Hardback kills off Ancestry's armies and continues pushing!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
3:20 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
4:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Ancestry takes another base — the economy widens.
4:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:14 Eager to end the game, Ancestry moves out with his armies.Ancestry has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
5:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:07 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.
6:28 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 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.
7:06 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:34 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:01 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.
8:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:43 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:30 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
10:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:47 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:55 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Ancestry: the first units are already marching.
11:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:43 Ancestry failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
12:29 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:31 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
13:44 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
14:03 Hardback dropped some marines into Ancestry's mineral line!Hardback gets into Ancestry's mineral line — workers are dying.
14:22 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.
15:01 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.
15:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:47 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
16:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:56 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.
17:13 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.
17:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:52 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.
— The mid game —
18:24 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.
18:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:11 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.
19:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:01 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
21:18 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.
21:26 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.
21:51 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:15 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:57 Hardback successfully fends off Ancestry's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
23:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:49 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Ancestry's army.Half of Ancestry's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
24:21 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.
24:45 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
24:59 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Ancestry.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Ancestry right now.
25:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:51 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Ancestry's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Ancestry's position.
26:12 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:05 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:12 Ancestry brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
27:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:16 Hardback's marines forced Ancestry's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
28:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
29:04 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.
29:17 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.
29:44 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Ancestry starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:04 In terms of army size, Hardback and Ancestry are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
30:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:49 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.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
31:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:42 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.
31:58 Ancestry tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Ancestry knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
32:14 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:40 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:29 Ancestry backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Ancestry.
33:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
34:23 After that battle, Ancestry still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:34 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.
35:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:23 Ancestry starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Ancestry's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:49 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.
36:22 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.
36:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ancestry destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Ancestry takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:10 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.
37:17 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.
— The late game —
37:52 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
38:04 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Ancestry commits everything.This is the big one — Ancestry commits the late-game army.
38:41 Both Hardback and Ancestry appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hardback and Ancestry are level.
39:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:28 Ancestry could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
39:56 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.
40:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:26 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:55 Ancestry starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ancestry pushes.
41:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
41:41 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.
41:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
42:51 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:09 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
43:50 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:09 Hardback's siege line holds and Ancestry's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
44:42 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:22 It seems like Hardback has more units than Ancestry!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Ancestry should not take this fight.
45:32 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:03 Plague first, then the charge — Ancestry goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Ancestry moves out to end it.
46:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
46:55 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
47:18 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.
47:43 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.
47:57 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.
48:20 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ancestry.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
48:43 Seems like Ancestry is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ancestry's raiders are needed on defense.
48:59 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.
49:38 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
49:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:09 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.
50:33 Ancestry lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
50:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:17 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.
51:49 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:09 Ancestry's army is small compared to Hardback!Ancestry is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
52:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:53 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Ancestry's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Ancestry late.
53:23 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:49 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.
54:16 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.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:08 Ancestry spawns at s3 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s2 in Blue.Ancestry in Purple at s3. Hardback in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:32 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 —
1:18 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Ancestry's zerglings are pushing out!Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:41 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:47 All of a sudden, Ancestry has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Ancestry's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
4:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ancestry seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:39 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.
5:19 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:05 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
6:38 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.
🎙 Ancestry is a step behind and knows it.
7:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:42 Ancestry with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Ancestry goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:07 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:33 Ancestry places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ancestry expands.
9:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
9:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:00 Ancestry failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Ancestry's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
10:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Ancestry keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Ancestry's army.Hardback clips Ancestry's army — real damage, but Ancestry fights on.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:32 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
12:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:38 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Ancestry's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
13:13 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:47 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.
14:20 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:34 In terms of army size, Ancestry is behind Hardback!Ancestry needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
15:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:34 Ancestry's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Ancestry wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Ancestry has left on the field.
16:08 About half of Ancestry's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Ancestry while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
17:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
17:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:08 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.
18:32 Ancestry has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:05 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.
19:43 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:16 Ancestry places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ancestry adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
20:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
21:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:33 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.
22:06 The attack was a success, Ancestry lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ancestry — the losses are light.
23:06 Ancestry having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Ancestry looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ancestry taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
Head to head
348 games
Hardback
127 – 221
Ancestry