Games
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■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (130 lines)
0:16 The Red Arcane spawns at s2 while Green Rescue spawns at s1.Arcane in Red at s2. Rescue in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:31 Rescue gets 12 Pool against Arcane's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Arcane, 12 Pool from Rescue.
— The early game —
0:52 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:29 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:00 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Arcane was out-microed by Rescue and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Rescue's line. Great positioning.
3:13 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
3:49 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
4:05 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:25 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
4:52 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
5:31 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:51 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.
6:20 Arcane with more superior zergling control outpowers Rescue!Rescue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
6:32 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
6:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
7:26 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:53 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
8:14 It seems like Arcane has more units than Rescue!Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Rescue right now.
8:43 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:14 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
9:47 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
10:13 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:40 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
10:57 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
11:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:17 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.Rescue commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
12:43 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
12:52 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:24 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:48 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.Rescue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:37 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
14:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
15:24 Arcane held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Rescue.
15:49 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
16:18 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
16:39 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 Rescue's army.Arcane knocks, Rescue answers. No damage done.
17:04 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than Rescue.Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Rescue right now.
17:19 Arcane is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:46 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:33 Arcane made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
19:11 Arcane only destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
19:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
19:45 Arcane destroys Rescue's hatchery, denying expansions.Rescue's expansion burns — Arcane tears it down.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:11 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
21:04 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:50 Arcane's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Rescue!Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
22:15 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
22:32 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
23:02 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 Rescue's army.Arcane knocks, Rescue answers. No damage done.
23:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:52 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Rescue!Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
24:19 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:47 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:18 Rescue was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
25:54 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
26:18 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
26:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Rescue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Rescue's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:01 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:49 For a second it looked like Arcane had more zerglings, but in another second Rescue seems to have taken the lead! Arcane is backing off!Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
28:13 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
28:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
29:04 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Rescue shuts the door on Arcane.
29:37 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Arcane looks away for one second and Rescue makes him pay for it.
29:59 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:16 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.
30:35 Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.Arcane holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:13 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
31:53 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Rescue shuts the door on Arcane.
32:12 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:10 Rescue with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Arcane's position.
33:39 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
34:16 Zerglings ran past Rescue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Arcane gets into Rescue's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:36 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Rescue's army.Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
35:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Rescue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Rescue's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.Rescue has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:11 Rescue with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
36:43 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
37:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
37:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Rescue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Rescue's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:04 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 Rescue's army.Arcane goes for the raid — Rescue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
38:25 Rescue's army is small compared to Arcane!Rescue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
38:44 Arcane is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
38:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:41 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
39:59 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:13 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
— The late game —
40:37 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Arcane is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
41:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:28 Arcane's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Rescue has nothing that trades with them.There's no rebuilding from that. Arcane's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what Rescue has left on the field.
41:48 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
42:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
42:55 Arcane moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
43:02 Arcane's forces appear to be larger compared to Rescue's!Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Rescue right now.
43:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
43:57 Rescue's lurkers were caught out of position and Arcane never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Arcane's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Arcane has built a commanding army lead — Rescue needs something special here.
44:25 Rescue seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Arcane — more than half the force is gone.
44:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
45:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Rescue taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Rescue taps.
Rescue taps out. Arcane's late game was simply better.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Rescue spawns in Yellow at s2 while Arcane spawns in White at s1.Rescue takes s2 in Yellow; Arcane settles in at s1 in White.
0:33 Rescue gets 12 Hatch against Arcane's Overpool.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Rescue, Overpool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:18 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
1:47 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Rescue decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:43 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Arcane's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Rescue. The push continues.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
4:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
5:22 Arcane's army is small compared to Rescue!Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
5:45 Attempting to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
6:18 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Rescue starts expanding.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:29 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
7:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:17 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Rescue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Rescue's way of life — Arcane marches on.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
9:56 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:18 Arcane with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Rescue's zerglings!Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Rescue is a step behind and knows it.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:22 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
12:48 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:55 Rescue lost all his zerglings to Arcane!Rescue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
14:21 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:49 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
15:28 Rescue's hatchery has been destroyed by Arcane.The base falls. Arcane rips Rescue's economy back a full step.
16:00 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Rescue is hanging on by a thread against Arcane's army.
16:30 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:11 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
17:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:10 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Rescue's way of life — Arcane marches on.
🎙 Rescue is hanging on by a thread against Arcane's army.
18:33 Rescue lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Arcane — more than half the force is gone.
19:13 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
19:35 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
20:06 Rescue decides to expand.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:15 Arcane kills off Rescue's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
21:30 The attack was a success, Rescue lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Arcane — more than half the force is gone.
22:09 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
— The mid game —
22:36 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what Rescue has left on the field.
23:17 Rescue having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Rescue looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Arcane takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Orange Arcane spawning at s4 and Yellow Rescue spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s4, Rescue at s3.
0:33 Rescue gets 12 Pool against Arcane's 9 Pool.Arcane commits to 9 Pool; Rescue answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:43 Arcane with more superior zergling control outpowers Rescue!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Rescue's front door.
4:17 Arcane destroyed about half of Rescue's army after that battle.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
4:47 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
5:15 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:12 Arcane failed to kill off Rescue's defending zerglings.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:22 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:55 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:22 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:52 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
9:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:45 Arcane with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Rescue's zerglings!Rescue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
10:32 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:49 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:33 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:29 Arcane with more superior zergling control outpowers Rescue!Rescue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
12:59 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
13:21 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
13:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:39 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:02 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
15:33 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.
15:51 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Rescue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
16:38 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
17:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
17:24 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
18:11 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
18:33 Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
19:04 Currently, neither Arcane nor Rescue appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Rescue yet.
19:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:59 Rescue wiped off Arcane's zerglings, but Arcane had mutalisks popped just in time! Rescue has to back off!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Rescue gained nothing for the cost.
20:40 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Arcane is far ahead.
— The late game —
20:59 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:32 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
22:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Rescue taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Rescue taps.
Rescue taps out. Arcane's early game was simply better.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:11 Rescue spawns in Orange at s3 while Arcane spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Rescue spawns at s3, Arcane answers from s1.
0:29 Rescue opens 12 Pool against Arcane's Overpool.Rescue commits to 12 Pool; Arcane answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:59 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:18 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:25 Arcane was out-microed by Rescue and loses all his attacking forces.Rescue takes the fight on his terms and sends Arcane home with nothing.
3:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
4:23 Rescue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Rescue took it apart.
4:47 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
5:22 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:43 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Rescue's army.Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
6:10 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:30 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
7:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:25 Arcane failed to kill off Rescue's defending zerglings.Rescue holds the early rush without blinking.
7:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
8:19 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
8:54 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:16 Arcane starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
9:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:16 Rescue failed to break Arcane's zergling line of defense.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
11:34 Rescue moves out with his armies.Rescue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:08 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:38 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
13:05 Arcane starts expanding.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
13:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:03 Rescue with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Arcane's zerglings!Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
14:26 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Rescue as the game develops.
15:01 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
15:16 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:50 Arcane starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
16:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:51 Rescue held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rescue holds Arcane.
17:16 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:36 Rescue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Rescue cuts Arcane's army in half.
18:02 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Arcane looks away for one second and Rescue makes him pay for it.
18:25 Rescue starts expanding.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Arcane is a step behind and knows it.
19:05 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:38 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Arcane's defense line.Rescue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:52 Attempting to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
20:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:51 Rescue kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Rescue. The push continues.
21:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
21:46 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
— The late game —
22:13 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Arcane's defense line.Rescue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
22:47 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 Rescue's army.Arcane goes for the raid — Rescue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:08 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
23:47 Both Rescue and Arcane appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Rescue and Arcane yet.
24:12 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.
24:35 Rescue had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Arcane's mutalisks are fleeing!Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
25:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:27 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
26:03 Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
26:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:41 Rescue with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Arcane's position.
🎙 Rescue's force dwarfs what Arcane has left on the field.
27:15 Rescue looks beastly after destroying more than half of Arcane's army.When the smoke clears, Rescue has erased most of what Arcane brought.
27:48 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:22 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.Arcane goes for the raid — Rescue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:45 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
29:20 Arcane having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Arcane taps.
That's the game: Rescue defeats Arcane, settled in the mid game.
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■ Arcane
army value
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■ Arcane
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Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The Red Arcane spawns at s2 while Orange Rescue spawns at s1.Arcane in Red at s2. Rescue in Orange at s1. The map is set.
2:10 Arcane opens 9 Pool against Rescue's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Arcane, 12 Hatch from Rescue.
4:16 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Arcane has built a commanding army lead — Rescue needs something special here.
6:16 Arcane opens with a cheesy build.Arcane Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:10 Arcane with an aggressive opening starts to attack Rescue.Arcane commits to the cheese — it's at Rescue's door already.
10:16 Rescue successfully defended against Arcane's aggressive play. Arcane has no armies left and taps out.Rescue holds the cheese! Arcane's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Arcane taps out. Rescue's early game was simply better.
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■ Arcane
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■ Arcane
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Play-by-play (170 lines)
0:18 The Red Rescue spawns at s2 while Blue Arcane spawns at s1.Rescue takes s2 in Red; Arcane settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:34 Arcane gets 9 Pool against Rescue's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Rescue, 9 Pool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:04 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
1:24 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:47 Rescue with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Arcane's zerglings!Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
3:11 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
3:27 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
4:05 Rescue appears to have more army than Arcane!Count the units: Rescue has the edge over Arcane right now.
4:15 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
4:55 Rescue decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
5:11 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Rescue — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:38 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:17 Arcane lost all his zerglings to Rescue!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Arcane's front door.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
7:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
7:59 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
8:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:44 Arcane failed to break Rescue's zergling line of defense.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Rescue — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:00 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
9:53 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:20 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
10:51 It seems like Rescue has more units than Arcane!Rescue's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
11:20 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
11:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:11 Arcane with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Rescue's zerglings!Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:35 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:17 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
13:47 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
13:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:16 Arcane had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Rescue's mutalisks are fleeing!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Rescue gained nothing for the cost.
14:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
15:04 Arcane destroyed about half of Rescue's army after that battle.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
15:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Rescue's economy is suffering!Rescue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:55 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
16:30 Arcane starts expanding.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:37 Arcane is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:32 Arcane's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Rescue!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rescue holds Arcane.
17:49 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
18:13 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
18:42 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:52 Arcane held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Rescue.
20:02 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
20:34 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
20:56 Rescue starts expanding.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:11 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
21:36 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:28 Rescue had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Arcane's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rescue holds Arcane.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
23:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:37 It seems like Rescue has more units than Arcane!Rescue's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
24:02 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Rescue shuts the door on Arcane.
24:19 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:45 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
25:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:31 For a second it looked like Arcane had more zerglings, but in another second Rescue seems to have taken the lead! Arcane is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rescue holds Arcane.
25:56 Arcane only destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:12 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:00 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
27:37 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:13 Arcane failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Rescue's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Arcane's position.
28:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:19 With a successful harassment, Rescue hurts Arcane's economy.Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:40 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
30:18 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:01 Arcane made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Rescue is pushing his mutalisks further on!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
31:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:13 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Rescue shuts the door on Arcane.
32:24 Rescue starts expanding.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:01 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:19 Rescue appears to have more army than Arcane!Count the units: Rescue has the edge over Arcane right now.
33:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:05 For a second it looked like Rescue had more zerglings, but in another second Arcane seems to have taken the lead! Rescue is backing off!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Rescue gained nothing for the cost.
34:33 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:40 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
35:02 Rescue decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
35:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
35:51 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
36:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:40 Rescue with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
37:00 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:32 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:46 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:14 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
38:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:13 Rescue with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Arcane's position.
39:21 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:00 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Rescue's economy is suffering!Rescue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
40:30 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:13 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
41:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:08 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:38 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than Rescue.Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
— The late game —
42:53 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Rescue pushes.This is the big one — Rescue commits the late-game army.
43:17 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:56 Rescue was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.Rescue commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
44:28 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:10 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Rescue pushes.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
45:29 Arcane moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
46:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
46:24 Arcane wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Rescue pulls back.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:42 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:05 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
47:35 Rescue moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Rescue moves out to end it.
47:48 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Arcane pushes.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
48:14 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.
48:46 Rescue's lurkers were already burrowed and Arcane's cracklings ran straight onto them.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Rescue simply refuses to lose.
49:03 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
49:35 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:56 Arcane must macro up quickly or Rescue will just roll him over!Arcane is badly outgunned — Rescue's force is a size larger.
50:06 Rescue moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Rescue moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:35 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Arcane pushes.Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
50:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:24 Rescue kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Arcane's way of life — Rescue marches on.
51:43 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:05 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:40 Rescue shot down Arcane's hatchery.The base falls. Rescue rips Arcane's economy back a full step.
53:03 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
53:16 Rescue decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Rescue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:56 Arcane wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Rescue pulls back.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:26 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:42 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:05 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Rescue is the one who commits.This is the big one — Rescue commits the late-game army.
55:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
55:58 Arcane's lurkers were caught out of position and Rescue never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Rescue's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Rescue has built a commanding army lead — Arcane needs something special here.
56:15 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
56:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
57:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Arcane GGs!Arcane types it out: GG.
Arcane taps out. Rescue's late game was simply better.
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■ Arcane
army value
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■ Arcane
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Arcane spawns at s1 in Purple while Rescue spawns at s2 in Green.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s1, Rescue answers from s2.
0:37 Arcane opens Overpool against Rescue's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's Overpool against Rescue's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
3:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 With really nice micro, Arcane kills off Rescue's zerglings.Rescue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
4:31 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
5:10 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
6:19 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:40 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:32 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Arcane as the game develops.
7:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 Arcane with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Rescue's zerglings!Rescue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
9:05 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:06 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:24 Rescue lost all his zerglings to Arcane!Rescue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
11:56 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Arcane as the game develops.
12:59 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:29 Eager to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
13:53 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than Rescue.Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
14:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
15:05 Arcane with more superior zergling control outpowers Rescue!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Rescue's front door.
15:47 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:13 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:56 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:18 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:28 With really nice micro, Arcane kills off Rescue's zerglings.The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Rescue's front door.
🎙 Arcane has built a commanding army lead — Rescue needs something special here.
18:55 Rescue seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Arcane — more than half the force is gone.
19:33 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Rescue taps out!Rescue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Arcane closes it out over Rescue.
Head to head
43 games
Rescue
21 – 22
Arcane