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■ Arcane
■ Ensue
army value
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:17 Arcane spawns in Green at s3 while Ensue spawns in Purple at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s3, Ensue at s2.
0:44 Arcane opens 12 Pool against Ensue's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's 12 Pool against Ensue's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:01 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:31 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
2:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:19 Arcane failed to break through Ensue's marine defense line.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
3:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:04 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
5:46 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
6:01 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:39 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.
6:51 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
7:37 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
7:53 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
8:26 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:40 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ensue's army.Arcane needs production, fast; Ensue's army has outgrown his.
9:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:18 Arcane's zerglings surround Ensue's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:29 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
11:08 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:32 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:53 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
12:28 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:18 Ensue has enough marines to deal with Arcane's zergling pressure.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
13:50 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
14:19 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:37 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:13 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
15:30 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:42 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Ensue's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
17:07 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
17:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:31 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:51 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
19:23 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:22 Even sunken colonies didn't help Arcane, Arcane has to pull some drones to fight against Ensue's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
20:50 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
21:28 Ensue dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!Ensue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:04 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
22:38 Arcane must macro up quickly or Ensue will just roll him over!Arcane needs production, fast; Ensue's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
23:17 Ensue's M&M ball is rolling over Arcane's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
23:57 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:16 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:54 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Arcane's expansion has fallen to Ensue's armies.Ensue finds the weak point and Arcane's new base is gone.
25:10 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
25:31 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:03 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
26:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Ensue holds the stronger army for now.
27:04 Even sunken colonies didn't help Arcane, Arcane has to pull some drones to fight against Ensue's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
27:40 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
27:51 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
28:26 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:00 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:49 Ensue's superior marine control beat up all of Arcane's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
30:14 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ensue is far ahead.
31:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Arcane GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Arcane taps.
Ensue takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
army value
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Purple Ensue spawning at s2 and Teal Arcane spawning at s1.We're underway — Ensue spawns at s2, Arcane answers from s1.
0:50 Ensue gets 1 Rax Gas against Arcane's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ensue's 1 Rax Gas against Arcane's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:33 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:08 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:28 Ensue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
5:06 It seems that Ensue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
5:31 Arcane destroyed about half of Ensue's army after that battle.Arcane cuts Ensue's army in half.
6:19 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:16 Mismicro from Ensue gave opportunity to Arcane! Arcane is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
— The mid game —
7:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Arcane edges ahead on army strength.
8:33 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
9:11 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
9:40 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
10:29 Arcane appears to have more army than Ensue!Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Ensue right now.
10:52 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:29 Arcane starts expanding.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
12:12 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.
12:50 Arcane kills off Ensue's armies and continues pushing!Ensue's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
13:23 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
13:48 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
14:28 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:56 Arcane's zerglings surround Ensue's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
16:29 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
16:48 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
17:32 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ensue taps out!Ensue types it out: GG.
Arcane takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
army value
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 The Teal Arcane spawns at s3 while Yellow Ensue spawns at s1.Arcane takes s3 in Teal; Ensue settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:52 Arcane gets 12 Hatch against Ensue's 1 Rax FE.Arcane shows 12 Hatch — Ensue has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 Ensue has enough marines to deal with Arcane's zergling pressure.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
4:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
5:23 Ensue destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Ensue took it apart.
5:55 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
6:29 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:58 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Ensue!Arcane is badly outgunned — Ensue's force is a size larger.
7:48 Arcane desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:19 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
— The mid game —
8:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:32 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
9:57 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
10:26 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
11:01 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:48 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:55 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!Ensue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Ensue edges ahead on army strength.
13:32 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:28 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
15:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:32 Ensue starts expanding.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:56 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Ensue is continuing to push across the map!Ensue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:21 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
17:59 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Arcane is hanging on by a thread against Ensue's army.
18:39 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Arcane GGs!That's it. Arcane looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ensue defeats Arcane, settled in the late game.
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
army value
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:07 Ensue spawns at s1 in Teal while Arcane spawns at s2 in Yellow.Ensue in Teal at s1. Arcane in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Arcane opens 12 Pool against Ensue's 2 Rax FE.Ensue shows 2 Rax FE — Arcane has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:25 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:25 With some nice micro, Arcane successfully defend against Ensue's marines.Ensue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
3:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
4:13 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
4:55 Arcane decides to expand.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ensue starts moving out.Ensue has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:37 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
6:18 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:57 Ensue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
7:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:24 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:54 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:52 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Ensue's early aggression takes the lead.
10:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:44 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:14 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than Ensue.Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Ensue right now.
11:37 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:04 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:40 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:12 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:02 Arcane's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ensue continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
14:26 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:44 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
15:14 Ensue starts pushing across the map.Ensue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
15:59 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:46 Ensue seemed like winning the battle but when Arcane's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Arcane won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Ensue.
17:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Ensue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
18:32 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ensue is a step behind and knows it.
18:59 Arcane desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
19:33 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:18 Arcane is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Ensue's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
20:54 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
21:58 Ensue dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!Arcane looks away for one second and Ensue makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
22:17 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Arcane edges ahead on army strength.
23:16 Arcane's well-placed lurkers caught Ensue's tanks and medics off-guard! Ensue's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
23:43 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
24:38 Ensue tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Arcane's armies.Arcane finds the weak point and Ensue's new base is gone.
24:52 Cloaked wraiths from Ensue are harassing Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Ensue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
25:32 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
26:06 Ensue starts expanding.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:51 Arcane is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Ensue's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
27:24 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:15 Arcane shot down Ensue's command center.Ensue's expansion burns — Arcane tears it down.
28:38 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ensue taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Ensue taps.
Arcane takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
army value
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:14 The game starts with White Arcane spawning at s4 and Blue Ensue spawning at s1.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s4, Ensue answers from s1.
2:15 Ensue gets 8 Rax against Arcane's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's 12 Hatch against Ensue's 8 Rax.
4:09 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ensue is far ahead.
6:15 Ensue opens with a cheesy build.Ensue Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:16 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Ensue attacks Arcane.All or nothing: Ensue's gamble arrives at Arcane's base.
10:04 Arcane was unable to defend Ensue's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Arcane GGs, and Ensue steals the game.
Arcane taps out. Ensue's early game was simply better.
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
army value
■ Arcane
■ Ensue
economy
Play-by-play (172 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Ensue spawning at s4 and Teal Arcane spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ensue at s4, Arcane at s2.
0:34 Arcane opens 12 Pool against Ensue's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ensue's 14 CC against Arcane's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:46 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:09 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:43 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:45 Arcane's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ensue continues pressuring with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Ensue's early aggression takes the lead.
3:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
3:46 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:07 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:27 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
4:55 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:12 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:03 Mismicro from Ensue gave opportunity to Arcane! Arcane is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
6:31 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
6:38 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
7:27 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Arcane appears to have more army than Ensue!Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Ensue right now.
8:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:40 Ensue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.The attack shatters on Ensue's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
9:40 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:08 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:47 Nice placement by Arcane, Ensue can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ensue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
12:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:54 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
13:10 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
13:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:14 Arcane's well-placed lurkers caught Ensue's tanks and medics off-guard! Ensue's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
14:36 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
14:53 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
15:04 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
15:42 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:54 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.
16:31 Arcane was out-microed by Ensue and loses all his attacking forces.Ensue holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
16:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
17:03 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
17:29 Ensue appears to have more army than Arcane!Ensue's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
18:04 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:11 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:47 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
18:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:30 Ensue seems to have run out of scans! Arcane's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
19:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
20:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. Ensue's economy takes a real hit.
21:06 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:18 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:58 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:41 With beautiful placement, Ensue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Ensue takes the fight on his terms and sends Arcane home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:57 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
23:21 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:48 Ensue tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Ensue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:31 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:47 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
25:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:40 Arcane was unable to break through Ensue's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
25:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:20 Ensue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
26:53 Arcane successfully blocked Ensue from harassing his economy.Ensue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
27:10 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. Ensue's economy takes a real hit.
27:34 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:04 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:16 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ensue's army.Arcane is badly outgunned — Ensue's force is a size larger.
28:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:07 Arcane was unable to break through Ensue's M&M group.Ensue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
29:29 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:52 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:22 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
30:49 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
31:15 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.
31:22 Arcane successfully fends off Ensue's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
31:46 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:18 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
32:34 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:11 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:47 Arcane lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Ensue's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
34:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:53 Ensue decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ensue crosses the map with everything.
35:21 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
35:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:08 Ensue's marines forced Arcane's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
36:26 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:50 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:10 What a pity! Arcane managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ensue's army.Arcane goes for the raid — Ensue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:48 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:55 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
38:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:58 Ensue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Arcane commits and it's the wrong call — Ensue cleans it up.
39:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:42 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:55 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Arcane knocks, Ensue answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:30 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
40:45 Ensue's forces appear to be larger compared to Arcane's!Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
41:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
41:42 Arcane could not break the tank line, and Ensue is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
41:54 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:46 Ensue destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.Arcane's expansion burns — Ensue tears it down.
43:14 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
43:21 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:54 Plague first, then the charge — Arcane goes for the throat.Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
44:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:36 Arcane threw the swarm at a full tank line and Ensue barely moved.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Ensue simply refuses to lose.
45:11 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
45:45 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:36 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Ensue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!Ensue's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
46:52 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:35 Arcane is planning a harassment, but Ensue scouted it!Ensue's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
48:07 Seems like Arcane is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Arcane's raiders are needed on defense.
48:37 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Good instincts from Ensue; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:49 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Ensue starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Ensue has built comes forward at once.
49:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
49:46 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Ensue's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Ensue throws the endgame army in and Arcane simply refuses to lose.
49:53 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:31 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:47 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Ensue pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
51:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:42 Ensue's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Arcane.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
52:00 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:36 Ensue moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Ensue has built comes forward at once.
53:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:37 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Arcane's way of life — Ensue marches on.
53:45 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ensue — a lead, but not a safe one.
54:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:51 Ensue destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.Ensue finds the weak point and Arcane's new base is gone.
54:59 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Ensue commits the late-game army.
55:27 Ensue's forces appear to be larger compared to Arcane's!Ensue's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
55:55 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
56:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
56:42 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Ensue is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Arcane's way of life — Ensue marches on.
🎙 Arcane is hanging on by a thread against Ensue's army.
56:58 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
57:13 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:47 Ensue destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Ensue rips Arcane's economy back a full step.
58:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Arcane taps out!Arcane GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Ensue closes it out over Arcane.
Head to head
41 games
Arcane
21 – 20
Ensue