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Games
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■ Optics
■ Scarab
army value
■ Optics
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (217 lines)
0:12 Optics spawns in Red at s1 while Scarab spawns in Teal at s2.We're underway — Optics spawns at s1, Scarab answers from s2.
0:41 Optics gets Deep Six against Scarab's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Deep Six from Optics, 14 Nexus from Scarab.
— The early game —
0:48 Optics places down a command center.Optics plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Optics figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Optics tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:43 Scarab kills off Optics's armies and continues pushing!Optics's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
3:11 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
3:33 Optics destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarab's army has been decimated.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
3:48 Eager to end the game, Optics moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Optics pushes.
4:09 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Optics places down a command center.More workers, more money: Optics expands.
4:58 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
5:53 With really nice micro, Optics kills off Scarab's dragoons.Scarab wasn't ready. Optics's early aggression takes the lead.
6:20 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:07 Optics appears to have more army than Scarab!Optics's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarab should not take this fight.
7:14 Optics bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Optics goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:59 Optics was out-microed by Scarab and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Scarab's line. Great positioning.
8:33 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:00 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Scarab moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
9:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:00 Scarab successfully pressures Optics with his dragoons! Optics is contained.The early pressure works — Scarab breaks Optics's front door.
10:14 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
10:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:10 In terms of army size, Scarab is behind Optics!Scarab needs production, fast; Optics's army has outgrown his.
11:23 Optics places down a command center.Quietly, Optics adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:49 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:05 Scarab now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
12:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:04 All of a sudden, Optics has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Scarab. The push continues.
13:21 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Optics destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
13:59 Optics's cloaked wraith did not do much to Scarab's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Scarab shuts the door on Optics.
14:22 Scarab now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:47 Scarab must macro up quickly or Optics will just roll him over!Scarab is badly outgunned — Optics's force is a size larger.
15:11 Optics places down a command center.Optics takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:28 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:17 Scarab micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Optics seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Optics's position.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
17:14 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
17:30 Scarab harasses Optics and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Scarab. Optics's economy takes a real hit.
17:48 Scarab brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
18:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:47 Optics failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Scarab cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Optics's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:06 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
19:27 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
19:45 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Optics's economy.Scarab knocks, Optics answers. No damage done.
19:59 Optics is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Optics hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:02 Optics brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Scarab's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Scarab holds Optics.
21:21 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:05 Optics is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Optics hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:27 Scarab brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:15 It seems like Optics ran out of scans! Scarab's dark templars killed off Optics's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Scarab holds Optics.
23:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Optics destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
23:53 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:17 Both Optics and Scarab appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Optics and Scarab match each other.
24:39 Dropship! Dropship! Optics drops some vultures into Scarab's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Optics. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
24:56 Optics moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Optics crosses the map with everything.
25:15 Scarab has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:52 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.
26:14 All of a sudden, Optics has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Scarab. The push continues.
26:30 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Optics's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Optics's army — real damage, but Optics fights on.
26:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
27:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Optics starts moving out.Here it comes: Optics crosses the map with everything.
27:41 Scarab moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
28:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:26 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Scarab's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Optics breaks Scarab's position.
28:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:30 Scarab casts some storm! But Optics lost no workers.Scarab knocks, Optics answers. No damage done.
29:46 Optics is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Optics starts the push.
30:26 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:03 Scarab avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Optics's main army! Scarab destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Optics's position.
31:32 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
32:19 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Optics starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:29 Scarab has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:30 The battle outcome favors Optics as Scarab's armies melt into Optics's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Optics. The push continues.
33:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:06 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
34:36 Optics destroys Scarab's nexus, denying expansions.Optics finds the weak point and Scarab's new base is gone.
34:47 It seems like Optics has more units than Scarab!Optics's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarab should not take this fight.
35:13 Optics places down a command center.Quietly, Optics adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:34 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Optics starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:52 Scarab has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
36:53 Scarab's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Optics has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Scarab's late-game push decides it.
37:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
37:31 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
37:43 Optics's cloaked wraith did not do much to Scarab's economy.Optics goes for the raid — Scarab is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Scarab finally moves on the tank line.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
38:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:05 Optics's goliaths shred the carriers — Scarab has to retreat.Optics holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:28 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
39:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
39:59 Aaaaaa, Optics's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!Scarab gets into Optics's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:31 Optics's cloaked wraith did not do much to Scarab's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Scarab shuts the door on Optics.
41:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Scarab commits!This is the big one — Scarab commits the late-game army.
41:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:33 Optics is sieged behind the minefield and Scarab's zealots never reach the tanks.Scarab throws the endgame army in and Optics simply refuses to lose.
41:53 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Optics's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Optics's force and backs off.
42:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:35 Dropship! Dropship! Optics drops some vultures into Scarab's mineral line!Scarab looks away for one second and Optics makes him pay for it.
43:04 Optics is leading the game with more expansions than Scarab.Economically it's Optics's game right now; Scarab is falling behind on bases.
43:23 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Optics starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Optics moves out to end it.
44:03 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Scarab finally moves on the tank line.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
44:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:43 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Optics is continuing to push across the map!Optics wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:03 It seems that Optics only managed to destroy less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
45:33 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:52 Reaver! Reaver! Scarab's reaver is killing off most of Optics's workers!Beautiful harassment from Scarab. Optics's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:17 Eager to end the game, Optics moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Optics crosses the map with everything.
46:36 Scarab pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarab moves out to end it.
46:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:14 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Optics's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!Optics's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
47:39 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
48:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
48:28 Scarab's forces appear to be larger compared to Optics's!Count the units: Scarab has the edge over Optics right now.
48:53 Optics moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Optics moves out to end it.
49:00 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:53 Optics sieged too far forward and Scarab's speedlots got in among the tanks.Optics throws the endgame army in and Scarab simply refuses to lose.
50:25 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
50:44 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:13 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Optics is coming.Everything Optics has built comes forward at once.
51:31 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
51:56 Both Optics and Scarab appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Optics and Scarab are level.
52:06 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.
52:29 With beautiful placement, Scarab successfully fends off Optics's attacks.Scarab holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:00 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:35 Dropship! Dropship! Optics drops some vultures into Scarab's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Optics. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
54:02 Optics moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Optics moves out to end it.
54:17 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Scarab commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Scarab moves out to end it.
54:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:10 Scarab's storms land right on the marines — Optics's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Optics throws the endgame army in and Scarab simply refuses to lose.
55:24 It seems that Optics only managed to destroy less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
55:50 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:17 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Optics starts the long push.This is the big one — Optics commits the late-game army.
56:38 Scarab decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:36 The battle outcome favors Optics as Scarab's armies melt into Optics's armies' weapon fire!Scarab's army evaporates. Optics doesn't even slow down.
57:44 It seems that Optics only managed to destroy less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
58:11 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Optics's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Optics's army — real damage, but Optics fights on.
58:25 Optics moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Optics has built comes forward at once.
58:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:16 Scarab successfully fends off Optics's attacks.Optics commits and it's the wrong call — Scarab cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:50 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
60:10 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
60:18 Scarab's army is small compared to Optics!Scarab needs production, fast; Optics's army has outgrown his.
60:58 Optics moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Optics has built comes forward at once.
61:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:39 Optics's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Scarab loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Optics's late-game push decides it.
61:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
62:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
62:48 Optics destroys Scarab's nexus, denying expansions.Optics finds the weak point and Scarab's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:01 Optics places down a command center.More workers, more money: Optics expands.
63:28 Optics has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Optics moves out to end it.
63:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
64:16 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Optics's tanks shred what is left of Scarab.The final army does its work — Optics breaks Scarab late.
64:35 It seems that Optics only managed to destroy less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
65:07 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
65:18 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Optics starts the long push.This is the big one — Optics commits the late-game army.
65:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:09 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Optics is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Optics. The push continues.
🎙 Optics holds the stronger army for now.
66:22 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:50 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:23 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Optics's economy.Good instincts from Optics; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
67:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Optics is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Optics moves out to end it.
67:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:17 Optics's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Scarab loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Optics's late-game push decides it.
68:53 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Optics's army.Scarab clips Optics's army — real damage, but Optics fights on.
69:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarab starts moving out.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Optics is far ahead.
69:44 It seems like Optics has more units than Scarab!Optics's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarab should not take this fight.
70:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
70:42 Optics successfully fends off Scarab's attacks.Optics holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
70:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:42 Optics moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Optics moves out to end it.
72:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Scarab GGs!Scarab GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Optics takes it — the late game decided this one.
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army value
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Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Scarab spawning at s2 and Green Optics spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Scarab at s2, Optics at s1.
0:40 Optics opens 2 Fact Vulture against Scarab's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Scarab's 14 Nexus against Optics's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:28 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Optics places down a command center.Optics plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:39 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:19 Optics decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Optics: the first units are already marching.
3:47 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.
4:24 Nice bunker placement by Scarab, Optics can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
5:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Optics destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Optics clips Scarab's army — real damage, but Scarab fights on.
5:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Optics's army.Scarab clips Optics's army — real damage, but Optics fights on.
6:13 Optics places down a command center.More workers, more money: Optics expands.
6:50 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:43 Optics is leading the game with more expansions than Scarab.Optics is out-expanding Scarab — the money game is tilting.
— The mid game —
8:04 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Scarab holds the stronger army for now.
8:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:28 Scarab successfully pressures Optics with his dragoons! Optics is contained.The early pressure works — Scarab breaks Optics's front door.
10:12 About half of Optics's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
10:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:28 Scarab moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
11:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:25 Optics's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Scarab continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Scarab breaks Optics's front door.
13:18 About half of Optics's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
13:49 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Scarab's way right now.
14:30 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
15:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:40 Optics's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Scarab continues pressuring with his dragoons!Optics wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
16:10 Optics has lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
17:30 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Optics GGs!Optics types it out: GG.
Optics taps out. Scarab's early game was simply better.
■ Optics
■ Scarab
army value
■ Optics
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:15 Optics spawns at s2 in Yellow while Scarab spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Optics spawns at s2, Scarab answers from s1.
2:12 Optics opens Deep Six against Scarab's 2 Gate.Scouting done, plans revealed: Optics's Deep Six against Scarab's 2 Gate.
4:19 Scarab decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Scarab is far ahead.
6:12 Scarab decides to cheese today.Scarab Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:13 Scarab with an aggressive opening starts to attack Optics.All or nothing: Scarab's gamble arrives at Optics's base.
10:13 Optics was unable to defend Scarab's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Optics GGs, and Scarab steals the game.
Scarab takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Optics
■ Scarab
army value
■ Optics
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (128 lines)
0:10 Scarab spawns at s2 in Green while Optics spawns at s1 in Yellow.Scarab in Green at s2. Optics in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:38 Optics opens Siege Expand against Scarab's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scarab shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Optics has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
1:22 Optics places down a command center.Quietly, Optics adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Attempting to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Optics bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Optics goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:54 Optics fends off Scarab's early goons with his marines.Optics holds the early rush without blinking.
3:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Optics's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Optics's force and backs off.
3:38 It seems that Optics only managed to destroy less than half of Scarab's army.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
4:22 Optics desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Optics plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:38 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:57 Optics decides to start pushing across the map.Optics tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:28 Scarab decides to expand.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:24 Optics lost some of his marines to Scarab's goons.Optics wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
6:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Optics's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Optics's force and backs off.
7:07 Optics destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarab's army has been decimated.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
7:37 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 Optics bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Optics: the first units are already marching.
8:07 Optics places down a command center.More workers, more money: Optics expands.
8:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:10 Scarab fends off Optics's marines with his dragoons.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:36 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
10:25 Scarab decides to expand.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:58 At the moment, Scarab seems to have more units than Optics.Scarab's army is visibly the bigger one — Optics should not take this fight.
11:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:51 Scarab failed to kill off Optics's defending marines.Optics holds the early rush without blinking.
12:16 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
12:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
13:17 Scarab has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:37 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Optics's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:24 The battle outcome favors Optics as Scarab's armies melt into Optics's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Optics. The push continues.
14:42 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:15 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:41 Aaaaaa, Optics's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!The raid lands — Scarab chips away at Optics's foundation.
16:02 Dropship! Dropship! Optics drops some vultures into Scarab's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Optics. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
16:15 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:42 Optics places down a command center.More workers, more money: Optics expands.
17:09 Optics decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Optics pushes.
17:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:09 With beautiful placement, Scarab successfully fends off Optics's attacks.Scarab holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:25 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
18:58 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
19:10 Optics successfully blocked Scarab from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Optics; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:33 Optics's cloaked wraith did not do much to Scarab's economy.Optics goes for the raid — Scarab is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:05 Scarab tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Optics.Scarab knocks, Optics answers. No damage done.
🎙 Optics edges ahead on army strength.
20:36 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Optics starts moving out.Optics has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:20 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.
21:46 Scarab positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Optics had to back off!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Optics gained nothing for the cost.
22:05 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:34 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:59 Optics is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Optics hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:12 Optics might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Scarab did.Optics needs an expansion soon or Scarab's economy simply wins this.
23:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:13 Optics brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Scarab's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Optics gained nothing for the cost.
24:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:58 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Optics's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Optics's force and backs off.
25:10 Scarab casts some storm! But Optics lost no workers.Scarab goes for the raid — Optics is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:37 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Optics's economy.Scarab knocks, Optics answers. No damage done.
26:10 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Optics starts the push.
26:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:05 Optics was out-microed by Scarab and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Scarab's line. Great positioning.
27:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:42 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:15 Scarab tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Optics's economy.Scarab goes for the raid — Optics is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:30 Dropship! Dropship! Optics drops some vultures into Scarab's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Optics. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
29:00 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Optics starts the push.
29:29 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.
29:50 Nice tank micro from Optics! Scarab's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Optics takes the middle of the game.
30:05 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:38 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Optics's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Optics's force and backs off.
30:52 Where is Optics's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Optics's mineral line!Scarab gets into Optics's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:26 Optics is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Optics's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:01 Optics shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Scarab's dragoons with mines. Scarab is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Optics's tanks finish off the rest!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Optics takes the middle of the game.
32:37 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:19 Scarab casts some storm! But Optics lost no workers.Scarab knocks, Optics answers. No damage done.
33:52 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Optics hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:14 Optics might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Scarab did.Optics is starving on bases while Scarab spreads across the map.
34:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:54 Optics shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Scarab's dragoons with mines. Scarab is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Optics's tanks finish off the rest!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Optics takes the middle of the game.
35:32 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
35:51 With excellent skills and micro, Optics managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:15 Where is Optics's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Optics's mineral line!Optics looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
36:31 Optics's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Optics hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:19 Scarab's speedlots dealt with a lot of Optics's tanks while they were off position! Optics has to back off!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Optics gained nothing for the cost.
37:59 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
38:26 After that battle, Optics still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:50 Reaver! Reaver! Scarab's reaver is killing off most of Optics's workers!Scarab gets into Optics's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:06 Attempting to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
39:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
40:01 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Optics's line is broken.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Optics late.
40:23 Scarab destroyed about half of Optics's army after that battle.Scarab cuts Optics's army in half.
40:52 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
41:16 Optics's command center has been destroyed by Scarab.Scarab finds the weak point and Optics's new base is gone.
41:23 Scarab desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
41:53 Where is Optics's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Optics's mineral line!Scarab gets into Optics's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Optics is a step behind and knows it.
42:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Scarab finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Scarab moves out to end it.
42:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:18 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Scarab kills the rest at leisure. Optics is in ruins.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Optics late.
43:37 About half of Optics's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
43:50 Optics destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarab's army has been decimated.Optics takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
44:30 Optics's command center has been destroyed by Scarab.The base falls. Scarab rips Optics's economy back a full step.
44:37 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Scarab commits!This is the big one — Scarab commits the late-game army.
45:00 Optics having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Optics types it out: GG.
That's the game: Scarab defeats Optics, settled in the late game.
■ Optics
■ Scarab
army value
■ Optics
■ Scarab
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Purple Optics spawns at s1 while Blue Scarab spawns at s3.Optics takes s1 in Purple; Scarab settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:32 Scarab gets 14 Nexus against Optics's 14 CC.Optics shows 14 CC — Scarab has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Optics places down a command center.More workers, more money: Optics expands.
1:34 Scarab starts expanding.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Optics decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Optics: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:38 Optics failed to kill off Scarab's defending dragoons.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
4:23 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Optics — the losses are light.
4:49 Scarab destroyed about half of Optics's army after that battle.Half of Optics's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
5:23 Optics bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Optics: the first units are already marching.
5:50 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:23 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
6:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:29 All of a sudden, Optics has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!Optics's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
7:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Optics seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:22 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 Optics places down a command center.Optics plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:18 Optics decides to start pushing across the map.Optics tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:59 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:51 Scarab fends off Optics's marines with his dragoons.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
11:22 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Scarab as the game develops.
11:56 About half of Optics's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
12:17 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
13:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:21 Optics lost some of his marines to Scarab's goons.Optics wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
14:05 About half of Optics's army has been decimated in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:50 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
15:31 Optics places down a command center.Quietly, Optics adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:59 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
🎙 Scarab holds the stronger army for now.
16:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:53 Scarab successfully pressures Optics with his dragoons! Optics is contained.Optics wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
17:42 Scarab only destroyed about half of Optics's army.Half of Optics's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
17:58 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:42 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:05 Optics's army is small compared to Scarab!Optics needs production, fast; Scarab's army has outgrown his.
19:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:59 Scarab avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Optics's main army! Scarab destroys them all!Optics's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Scarab's force dwarfs what Optics has left on the field.
20:38 Scarab only destroyed about half of Optics's army.Half of Optics's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
— The late game —
21:07 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Optics while losing less than half of his army.Optics keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:31 Scarab has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Optics GGs!Optics GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Scarab closes it out over Optics.
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