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■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:08 The Orange August spawns at s3 while Green Arcane spawns at s4.August in Orange at s3. Arcane in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:49 Arcane opens Overpool against August's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: August's Forge Fast Expand against Arcane's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:23 August desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: August expands.
1:51 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, August starts moving out.Here it comes: August crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:02 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:00 August was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.August commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
4:30 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
5:10 August has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:34 August warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: August expands.
6:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:54 August is pushing out with his zealots.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:29 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:46 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.
8:28 August was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
9:38 Arcane only destroyed about half of August's army.Half of August's force is gone — Arcane took it apart.
10:11 August is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
10:30 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
11:20 In terms of army size, August is behind Arcane!August needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
11:50 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
12:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:43 August failed to break Arcane's zergling line of defense.August's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
13:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:05 Arcane destroyed about half of August's army after that battle.Arcane cuts August's army in half.
14:35 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:56 August warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: August expands.
15:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:01 Arcane with some nice speedling surrounds killed August's zealots!August wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
16:44 August has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
17:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what August has left on the field.
17:56 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
18:29 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
18:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:29 August failed to deal nicely with Arcane's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what August has left on the field.
20:06 August seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Arcane limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
20:44 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
21:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, August GGs!That's it. August looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Arcane defeats August, settled in the mid game.
■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:15 Arcane spawns in Green at s1 while August spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s1, August at s2.
0:48 Arcane gets Overpool against August's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Arcane, Forge Fast Expand from August.
— The early game —
1:02 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:56 Arcane lost all of his zerglings to August's zealots and dragoons!Arcane wasn't ready. August's early aggression takes the lead.
4:30 August destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Half of Arcane's force is gone — August took it apart.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against August's army.Arcane is badly outgunned — August's force is a size larger.
5:59 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:53 August is pushing out with his zealots.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:32 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 August kills off all of Arcane's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — August's defense was already in place.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
9:42 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of August's force stays on that battlefield.
10:14 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
10:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:18 Arcane failed to break August's defending line of zealots.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — August's defense was already in place.
11:42 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 August edges ahead on army strength.
12:17 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.August pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:44 August's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
13:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:45 Arcane's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! August continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Arcane wasn't ready. August's early aggression takes the lead.
14:25 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of August's force stays on that battlefield.
14:55 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
15:31 August is pushing out with his zealots.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:20 Arcane lost all of his zerglings to August's zealots and dragoons!Arcane wasn't ready. August's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Arcane is hanging on by a thread against August's army.
16:55 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of August's force stays on that battlefield.
17:32 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:49 Arcane starts expanding.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
18:38 August decides to expand.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:05 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
19:28 August appears to have more army than Arcane!August's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
20:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:30 August's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. August takes the middle of the game.
20:58 Arcane seems to lose most of his army in that battle.August limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 It's all going August's way right now.
— The late game —
21:42 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of August's army.Arcane clips August's army — real damage, but August fights on.
22:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Arcane taps out!That's it. Arcane looks at the field one last time and concedes.
August takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:16 August spawns at s1 in White while Arcane spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — August spawns at s1, Arcane answers from s2.
0:44 Arcane gets 12 Pool against August's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from August, 12 Pool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:18 August warps in a nexus.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 August's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:02 August lost some of his dragoons to Arcane's speedlings!August wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
4:29 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of August's army.Arcane takes a bite out of August's force and backs off.
5:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 August warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: August expands.
6:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:52 August is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
7:18 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:58 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.
8:32 August lost some of his dragoons to Arcane's speedlings!August wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
8:57 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:38 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
9:57 August moves out with his armies.August has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:44 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:06 August warps in a nexus.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:44 Arcane desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
12:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:57 All of a sudden, August has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:16 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:46 August lost some of his dragoons to Arcane's speedlings!August wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:18 August lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
16:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, August destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
17:12 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
18:01 August is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Arcane's army.August is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
18:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:48 With really nice micro, Arcane's speedlings kills off August's dragoons.August wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
19:37 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
19:59 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
20:26 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:18 August having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — August taps.
That's the game: Arcane defeats August, settled in the early game.
■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:07 The Green Arcane spawns at s2 while White August spawns at s1.Arcane in Green at s2. August in White at s1. The map is set.
0:23 August opens Forge Fast Expand against Arcane's 12 Pool.Arcane commits to 12 Pool; August answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:05 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 August warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: August expands.
1:33 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:02 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 Arcane appears to have more army than August!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — August should not take this fight.
2:44 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.
3:24 Arcane with some nice speedling surrounds killed August's zealots!August wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
3:49 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:12 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:23 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
5:14 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:32 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
5:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:14 August was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.Arcane takes the fight on his terms and sends August home with nothing.
6:49 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
7:21 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:28 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 Eager to end the game, August moves out with his armies.August tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:21 Arcane appears to have more army than August!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — August should not take this fight.
8:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:15 Arcane lost all of his zerglings to August's zealots and dragoons!Arcane wasn't ready. August's early aggression takes the lead.
9:23 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
9:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of August's army.Arcane takes a bite out of August's force and backs off.
10:14 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:40 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
11:00 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:26 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:15 August lost some of his dragoons to Arcane's speedlings!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks August's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of August's army.Arcane takes a bite out of August's force and backs off.
13:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, August destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
13:28 Arcane shot down August's nexus.No reinforcements in time: August watches Arcane level the expansion.
13:53 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
14:10 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:41 August decides to put some pressure on his opponent.August has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:19 August's speedlots dealt with Arcane's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. August successfully fended against Arcane's push!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
15:39 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:01 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
16:34 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
16:54 August warps in a nexus.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:13 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
17:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:13 Arcane's scourge sniped a few of August's observers! August can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!August's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
18:31 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:04 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
19:25 Both Arcane and August appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and August yet.
🎙 Slight advantage Arcane as the game develops.
19:39 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
20:01 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.
20:19 August's speedlots dealt with Arcane's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. August successfully fended against Arcane's push!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
20:50 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, August destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
21:45 Arcane has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:59 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
22:35 August starts expanding.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:16 Arcane was out-microed by August and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on August's line. Great positioning.
23:43 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
24:06 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
24:16 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:55 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!August's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:42 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off August's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
25:49 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
26:15 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of August's army.Arcane takes a bite out of August's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:47 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 August's army.Arcane goes for the raid — August is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:14 Arcane appears to have more army than August!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — August should not take this fight.
27:29 August tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Arcane.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on August.
27:43 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:38 Arcane failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Arcane's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Arcane is backing off!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
29:11 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
29:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
29:51 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 August's army.Arcane knocks, August answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:04 Arcane has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:39 Eager to end the game, August moves out with his armies.Here it comes: August crosses the map with everything.
30:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:19 All of a sudden, August has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!August's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
31:38 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
32:05 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
32:27 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 August's army.Arcane knocks, August answers. No damage done.
32:54 Zerglings ran past August's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. August's economy takes a real hit.
33:21 Where is Arcane's detector? August sends dark templars to harass Arcane's mineral line!The raid lands — August chips away at Arcane's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:51 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:24 August failed to deal nicely with Arcane's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
34:59 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
35:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:38 Where is Arcane's detector? August sends dark templars to harass Arcane's mineral line!The raid lands — August chips away at Arcane's foundation.
35:55 In terms of army size, August is behind Arcane!August needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
36:29 Nice try from Arcane to harass August, but August's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — August shuts the door on Arcane.
36:42 August tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Arcane.August goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:14 Where is Arcane's detector? August sends dark templars to harass Arcane's mineral line!Arcane looks away for one second and August makes him pay for it.
37:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:09 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!August hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:55 August's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. August takes the middle of the game.
39:16 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
39:33 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
40:00 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
40:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, August starts moving out.August has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
41:05 August's storms land on the swarm and Arcane's cracklings die before they reach the line.August holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:37 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:03 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:24 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Arcane commits to the break.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
42:36 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — August moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — August commits the late-game army.
42:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:22 Arcane spent the whole larva bank on that attack and August is still standing.August holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of August's army.Arcane takes a bite out of August's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:22 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:36 August's forces appear to be larger compared to Arcane's!August's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
44:59 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes August.Max supply, full upgrades: August moves out to end it.
45:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:53 August walked into plague and swarm together. Arcane gave up nothing.August throws the endgame army in and Arcane simply refuses to lose.
46:07 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:42 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:52 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past August's defense line.Arcane knocks, August answers. No damage done.
47:23 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past August's defense line.Arcane goes for the raid — August is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:38 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past August's defense line.Arcane knocks, August answers. No damage done.
48:18 Arcane's army is small compared to August!Arcane needs production, fast; August's army has outgrown his.
48:41 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind August!Arcane is badly outgunned — August's force is a size larger.
48:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! August's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. August's economy takes a real hit.
49:12 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind August!Arcane is badly outgunned — August's force is a size larger.
49:43 Zerglings ran past August's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. August's economy takes a real hit.
50:10 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 August's army.Arcane goes for the raid — August is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:32 Arcane must macro up quickly or August will just roll him over!Arcane needs production, fast; August's army has outgrown his.
50:59 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 August's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — August shuts the door on Arcane.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:24 Zerglings ran past August's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. August's economy takes a real hit.
51:33 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past August's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — August shuts the door on Arcane.
51:56 Arcane's number of expansions are equal to August's.Base for base, they're level — Arcane and August match each other.
52:29 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past August's defense line.Arcane knocks, August answers. No damage done.
52:43 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind August!Arcane needs production, fast; August's army has outgrown his.
53:17 At the moment, August seems to have more units than Arcane.August's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
53:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! August's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into August's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:58 Arcane harasses August and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Arcane. August's economy takes a real hit.
54:17 Zerglings ran past August's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at August's foundation.
🎙 Slight advantage August as the game develops.
54:43 August appears to have more army than Arcane!August's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
55:20 Every gateway is pumping and August starts walking across the map.This is the big one — August commits the late-game army.
55:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:53 Arcane ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. August is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. August's late-game push decides it.
56:20 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.August pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:45 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Arcane GGs!Arcane types it out: GG.
GG. August closes it out over Arcane.
■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
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Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Teal August spawning at s1 and White Arcane spawning at s2.August takes s1 in Teal; Arcane settles in at s2 in White.
0:32 Arcane gets 12 Pool against August's Forge Fast Expand.August commits to Forge Fast Expand; Arcane answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:51 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:59 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
2:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:03 Arcane with some nice speedling surrounds killed August's zealots!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks August's front door.
3:14 August has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
3:42 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
4:15 August moves out with his armies.No more waiting. August pushes.
4:37 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:04 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:39 Arcane with some nice speedling surrounds killed August's zealots!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks August's front door.
5:56 August has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
7:00 August must macro up quickly or Arcane will just roll him over!August is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
7:12 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
7:50 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:57 August failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:15 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
9:34 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 August decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: August crosses the map with everything.
10:53 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
11:23 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:09 August kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!August wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, August destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:06 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!August hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:31 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:23 Arcane's zerglings surround August's archons while Arcane's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Arcane!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
14:55 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:06 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:30 August casts some storm! But Arcane lost no workers.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:07 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:18 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
16:53 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:27 Arcane brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but August had the observers and archons to deal with. August successfully defended Arcane's push!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
17:50 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:45 August successfully blocked Arcane from harassing his economy.Good instincts from August; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:14 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:53 August's speedlots dealt with Arcane's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. August successfully fended against Arcane's push!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
20:16 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:34 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:04 Both August and Arcane appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between August and Arcane yet.
21:39 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:59 Reaver! Reaver! August's reaver is killing off most of Arcane's workers!The raid lands — August chips away at Arcane's foundation.
22:27 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; August starts the push.
22:44 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:09 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:03 Arcane failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Arcane's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Arcane is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: August holds Arcane.
24:21 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
24:38 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
25:01 Reaver! Reaver! August's reaver is killing off most of Arcane's workers!Beautiful harassment from August. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
25:33 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past August's defense line.Good instincts from August; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:59 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!August hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:48 August can't push any further as Arcane burrowed some lurkers and August has no observers!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — August gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
27:27 August has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:42 Arcane harasses August's economy and gets ahead of the game.August looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
28:21 August warps in a nexus.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:40 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!August hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:18 August can't push any further as Arcane burrowed some lurkers and August has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds August.
29:49 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
30:13 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:41 August tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Arcane.August knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
30:58 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
31:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:55 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Arcane didn't even have a chance against August.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: August holds Arcane.
32:13 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
32:45 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
33:08 Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:29 August has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Arcane.Economically it's August's game right now; Arcane is falling behind on bases.
33:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:00 August made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Arcane's hydralisks! Arcane has to back off!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
34:28 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of August's army has been decimated.Arcane clips August's army — real damage, but August fights on.
35:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, August destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
35:21 Zerglings ran past August's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. August's economy takes a real hit.
35:40 Attempting to end the game, August moves out with his armies.No more waiting. August pushes.
36:12 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:04 Arcane micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid August's storms, and seems to have won the battle!August's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
37:21 Arcane destroyed about half of August's army after that battle.Arcane cuts August's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:47 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
38:11 Arcane shot down August's nexus.No reinforcements in time: August watches Arcane level the expansion.
38:20 August tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Arcane's economy.August goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:57 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
39:22 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:56 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Arcane didn't even have a chance against August.August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
40:26 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:52 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.August pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:09 August casts some storm! But Arcane lost no workers.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:33 Arcane is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than August.Arcane needs an expansion soon or August's economy simply wins this.
42:05 August is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; August starts the push.
42:19 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
42:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
43:15 The corsairs cleared the sky and August's ground army does the rest to Arcane.The final army does its work — August breaks Arcane late.
43:44 After that battle, August destroyed about half of Arcane's army.August cuts Arcane's army in half.
43:53 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
44:17 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — August moves on the hatcheries.Everything August has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Arcane is a step behind and knows it.
44:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:12 Arcane ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. August is inside the third.The final army does its work — August breaks Arcane late.
45:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:11 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:27 Arcane moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
46:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:19 August's storms land on the swarm and Arcane's cracklings die before they reach the line.August holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:36 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:58 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.August pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going August's way right now.
48:30 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against August's army.Arcane is badly outgunned — August's force is a size larger.
48:41 August starts pushing across the map.August tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:28 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — August walks through Arcane's army.There's no rebuilding from that. August's late-game push decides it.
49:55 August destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.August cuts Arcane's army in half.
50:27 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
50:55 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes August.This is the big one — August commits the late-game army.
51:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Arcane taps out!Arcane types it out: GG.
August takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
economy
Play-by-play (115 lines)
0:12 The White Arcane spawns at s1 while Teal August spawns at s2.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s1, August answers from s2.
0:35 Arcane gets Overpool against August's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Arcane, Forge Fast Expand from August.
— The early game —
0:58 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:34 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
2:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:07 Arcane failed to kill off August's defending zealots.August holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:00 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
4:14 August decides to expand.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:44 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
5:00 August is pushing out with his zealots.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:39 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:22 August kills off all of Arcane's offensive zerglings with his zealots.August holds the early rush without blinking.
6:56 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:39 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:57 August's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from August: the first units are already marching.
8:19 August's forces appear to be larger compared to Arcane's!Count the units: August has the edge over Arcane right now.
8:58 August warps in a nexus.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:32 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off August's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
9:57 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
10:37 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
10:50 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
11:20 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:45 August is pushing out with his zealots.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:13 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.
12:29 Arcane with his speedlings successfully defend against August's early zealot pressure.August's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
12:52 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:35 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
13:43 August warps in a nexus.Quietly, August adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:21 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:48 Attempting to end the game, August moves out with his armies.August has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
15:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:47 Arcane successfully fends off August's attacks.Arcane takes the fight on his terms and sends August home with nothing.
16:17 August destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
16:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of August's army.Arcane takes a bite out of August's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:03 Arcane's forces appear to be larger compared to August's!Count the units: Arcane has the edge over August right now.
— The mid game —
17:23 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:56 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
18:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:47 Arcane failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Arcane's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Arcane is backing off!August absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
19:12 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
19:28 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
19:55 Arcane starts pushing across the map.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:21 Looks like August is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; August starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:12 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off August's attacks.August commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
21:40 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
21:57 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
22:39 Zerglings ran past August's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at August's foundation.
23:05 Arcane is having a hard time catching up with August's number of expansions.Arcane is starving on bases while August spreads across the map.
23:22 Arcane has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:06 Arcane micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid August's storms, and seems to have won the battle!August's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:29 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
24:57 August destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.August takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
25:30 Arcane destroys August's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Arcane rips August's economy back a full step.
26:00 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
26:19 Arcane has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:09 Arcane's scourge sniped a few of August's observers! August can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!August's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
27:39 Losing only less than half of his army, August seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
27:46 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:09 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:03 August failed to deal nicely with Arcane's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.August's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
29:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of August's army.Arcane clips August's army — real damage, but August fights on.
29:59 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
30:33 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than August.Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — August should not take this fight.
30:40 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
31:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:31 Arcane's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated August's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:57 With excellent skills and micro, August managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:20 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
32:49 August tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Arcane.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on August.
33:10 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:02 Arcane failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Arcane's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Arcane is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: August holds Arcane.
34:23 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:05 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of August's force stays on that battlefield.
35:22 August casts some storm! But Arcane lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on August.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:37 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind August!Arcane needs production, fast; August's army has outgrown his.
36:03 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:04 The battle outcome favors Arcane as August's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
37:34 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of August's army has been decimated.Arcane clips August's army — real damage, but August fights on.
37:55 It seems that August only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.August clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
38:25 Arcane has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 What a turnaround: Arcane has wrestled the lead from August!
39:13 Arcane micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid August's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
39:30 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:53 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:29 August's nexus has been destroyed by Arcane.Arcane finds the weak point and August's new base is gone.
40:47 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
41:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, August GGs!August types it out: GG.
August taps out. Arcane's mid game was simply better.
■ Arcane
■ August
army value
■ Arcane
■ August
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 August spawns in Yellow at s1 while Arcane spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: August at s1, Arcane at s2.
0:49 August opens Forge Fast Expand against Arcane's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from August, 12 Pool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:12 August warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: August expands.
1:43 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:34 Arcane starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
3:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:52 August failed to break Arcane's zergling line of defense.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
4:23 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
4:36 After that battle, August still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
5:23 August is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.August goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:42 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:19 August warps in a nexus.August takes another base — the economy widens.
6:58 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:48 August failed to break Arcane's zergling line of defense.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of August's army.Arcane clips August's army — real damage, but August fights on.
9:18 August is pushing out with his zealots.August tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
10:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:49 Arcane with some nice speedling surrounds killed August's zealots!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks August's front door.
11:16 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Arcane as the game develops.
11:57 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off August while losing less than half of his army.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 August's army is small compared to Arcane!August needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
13:05 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:33 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:19 Arcane with some nice speedling surrounds killed August's zealots!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks August's front door.
14:51 August has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
15:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for August — the losses are light.
16:01 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
16:27 August warps in a nexus.August plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:35 Arcane's zerglings surround August's archons while Arcane's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Arcane!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
18:03 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:14 Arcane brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:45 In terms of army size, August is behind Arcane!August needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
20:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what August has left on the field.
21:13 Arcane's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated August's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks August's position.
21:47 About half of August's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
22:09 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.August keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:34 Arcane now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Arcane's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, August GGs!August types it out: GG.
GG. Arcane closes it out over August.
Head to head
12 games
Arcane
8 – 4
August