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■ Skullker
■ Ara
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ara
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Red Ara spawning at s2 and Purple Skullker spawning at s1.Ara takes s2 in Red; Skullker settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:47 Skullker opens 12 Pool against Ara's 1 Rax FE.Ara commits to 1 Rax FE; Skullker answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 Ara places down a command center.Ara plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Ara feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ara goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Skullker is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:42 Ara was out-microed by Skullker and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Skullker's line. Great positioning.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Ara decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ara: the first units are already marching.
5:35 Skullker decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skullker crosses the map with everything.
6:08 In terms of army size, Skullker is behind Ara!Skullker needs production, fast; Ara's army has outgrown his.
6:47 Skullker decides to expand.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:38 Skullker's zerglings surround Ara's marines and kills it off!Ara wasn't ready. Skullker's early aggression takes the lead.
8:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
8:34 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
9:08 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
9:31 Skullker decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skullker pushes.
10:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:48 Skullker's zerglings surround Ara's marines and kills it off!Ara wasn't ready. Skullker's early aggression takes the lead.
11:03 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:34 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
12:13 Ara feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Ara: the first units are already marching.
12:43 Skullker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skullker pushes.
13:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:40 Ara failed to kill off Skullker's defending zerglings.Ara's early gamble buys nothing — Skullker's defense was already in place.
14:20 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
14:42 It seems that Skullker only managed to destroy less than half of Ara's army.Skullker takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
15:05 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
15:41 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ara is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
16:11 Skullker brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Skullker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:50 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.
17:15 All of a sudden, Ara has no armies left while Skullker is continuing to push across the map!Ara's army evaporates. Skullker doesn't even slow down.
17:42 Ara lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
18:05 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
18:49 Skullker starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Skullker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
19:06 Ara must macro up quickly or Skullker will just roll him over!Ara needs production, fast; Skullker's army has outgrown his.
19:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:03 Skullker is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Ara's marines melt in this attack!Ara's defense bends, then snaps. Skullker takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skullker is far ahead.
20:42 Ara lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
21:11 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
21:38 Ara is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Ara's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:15 Skullker brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Skullker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:04 Ara seems to have run out of scans! Skullker's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Skullker breaks Ara's position.
23:44 After that battle, Skullker destroyed more than half of Ara's army.When the smoke clears, Skullker has erased most of what Ara brought.
24:00 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
24:31 Attempting to end the game, Skullker moves out with his armies.Skullker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skullker is far ahead.
25:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ara GGs!Ara types it out: GG.
Ara taps out. Skullker's mid game was simply better.
■ Skullker
■ Ara
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ara
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:09 Skullker spawns in Green at s1 while Ara spawns in Yellow at s2.Skullker in Green at s1. Ara in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
2:30 Skullker gets 12 Pool against Ara's Proxy Rax.Skullker commits to 12 Pool; Ara answers with Proxy Rax.
4:46 Ara opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Ara. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Skullker is hanging on by a thread against Ara's army.
6:57 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Ara attacks Skullker.All or nothing: Ara's gamble arrives at Skullker's base.
9:07 Skullker was unable to defend Ara's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Skullker GGs, and Ara steals the game.
GG. Ara closes it out over Skullker.
■ Skullker
■ Ara
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ara
economy
Play-by-play (137 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Green Ara spawning at s1 and Purple Skullker spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ara at s1, Skullker at s2.
0:40 Ara gets 1 Rax Gas against Skullker's 12 Hatch.Ara shows 1 Rax Gas — Skullker has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Ara places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ara expands.
1:21 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Ara feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ara goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Skullker is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Skullker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:04 Nice placement by Skullker, Ara can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ara's early gamble buys nothing — Skullker's defense was already in place.
3:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ara destroyed only less than half of Skullker's army.Ara takes a bite out of Skullker's force and backs off.
3:46 Ara lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
4:15 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:31 Skullker with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
5:05 Skullker's forces appear to be larger compared to Ara's!Count the units: Skullker has the edge over Ara right now.
5:14 Ara places down a command center.Ara takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:17 Ara has enough marines to deal with Skullker's zergling pressure.Ara holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
7:18 Ara feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Ara: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Skullker with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:23 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
8:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:09 Skullker successfully fends off Ara's attacks.Skullker takes the fight on his terms and sends Ara home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ara destroyed only less than half of Skullker's army.Ara takes a bite out of Skullker's force and backs off.
9:47 Ara lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
10:17 Ara places down a command center.Ara plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 Attempting to end the game, Ara moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ara pushes.
11:04 Skullker decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skullker crosses the map with everything.
11:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:41 Nice control from Skullker! He killed Ara's marines and continues pressuring!Ara wasn't ready. Skullker's early aggression takes the lead.
12:17 About half of Ara's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
12:42 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
13:10 Ara is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ara hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:27 Skullker decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skullker crosses the map with everything.
13:55 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
14:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:35 Skullker's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Ara's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skullker holds Ara.
14:56 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
15:32 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Skullker! Ara's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Skullker. Ara's economy takes a real hit.
16:15 Ara places down a command center.Quietly, Ara adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Ara is a step behind and knows it.
16:33 Ara dropped some marines into Skullker's mineral line!Ara gets into Skullker's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:59 Skullker starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Skullker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:44 Skullker backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Ara absorbs the mid-game push — Skullker gained nothing for the cost.
18:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:44 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:13 Eager to end the game, Ara moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ara pushes.
19:33 It seems like Skullker has more units than Ara!Skullker's army is visibly the bigger one — Ara should not take this fight.
19:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:24 Skullker had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Ara to fall back.Skullker absorbs the mid-game push — Ara gained nothing for the cost.
20:42 Ara destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skullker's army has been decimated.Ara clips Skullker's army — real damage, but Skullker fights on.
21:12 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 What a pity! Skullker managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ara's army.Good instincts from Ara; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:59 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:26 Cloaked wraiths from Ara are harassing Skullker!Ara gets into Skullker's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Skullker! Ara's economy is suffering!Ara looks away for one second and Skullker makes him pay for it.
23:14 Ara is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ara's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:31 Skullker brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Skullker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:56 Ara places down a command center.Ara plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:39 Skullker lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Ara's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ara holds Skullker.
25:16 With excellent skills and micro, Ara managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
25:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ara destroyed only less than half of Skullker's army.Ara takes a bite out of Skullker's force and backs off.
26:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Skullker! Ara's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Skullker. Ara's economy takes a real hit.
26:27 Skullker brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Skullker starts the push.
26:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:20 Skullker's well-placed lurkers caught Ara's tanks and medics off-guard! Ara's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Skullker breaks Ara's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Skullker as the game develops.
27:28 Ara has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:51 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
28:33 Ara tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Skullker's armies.The base falls. Skullker rips Ara's economy back a full step.
28:41 Ara places down a command center.Ara plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:21 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
29:34 Ara tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Skullker.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skullker shuts the door on Ara.
29:58 Skullker is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Skullker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:58 Skullker is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Ara's marines melt in this attack!Ara's defense bends, then snaps. Skullker takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Skullker edges ahead on army strength.
31:05 After that battle, Ara still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
31:31 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:09 Ara is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skullker's army.Ara needs production, fast; Skullker's army has outgrown his.
32:16 Skullker is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Skullker starts the push.
32:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:08 Skullker's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Ara has enough M&M to prevent Skullker from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ara holds Skullker.
33:39 It seems that Skullker only managed to destroy less than half of Ara's army.Skullker takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
33:52 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:22 Ara decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ara pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:18 The battle outcome favors Ara as Skullker's armies melt into Ara's armies' weapon fire!Skullker's army evaporates. Ara doesn't even slow down.
35:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
36:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ara seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
36:25 Dropship! Dropship! Ara drops some vultures into Skullker's mineral line!The raid lands — Ara chips away at Skullker's foundation.
36:50 Skullker starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Skullker starts the push.
37:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:37 Skullker seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Ara is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Skullker breaks Ara's position.
38:08 Ara has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ara — the losses are light.
38:57 Ara tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Skullker.Ara knocks, Skullker answers. No damage done.
39:13 Skullker is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Skullker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:01 All of a sudden, Ara has no armies left while Skullker is continuing to push across the map!Skullker wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:34 Skullker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ara's army has been decimated.Skullker takes a bite out of Ara's force and backs off.
40:48 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ara while losing less than half of his army.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:23 Ara harasses Skullker and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Ara. Skullker's economy takes a real hit.
41:47 Ara's army is small compared to Skullker!Ara needs production, fast; Skullker's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:02 Skullker brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Skullker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:51 Skullker kills off Ara's armies and continues pushing!Ara's army evaporates. Skullker doesn't even slow down.
43:14 Ara has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:42 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:17 Skullker shot down Ara's command center.The base falls. Skullker rips Ara's economy back a full step.
44:34 Skullker starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Skullker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
44:53 Skullker starts expanding.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
45:14 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.
🎙 It's all going Skullker's way right now.
— The late game —
45:54 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Ara's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Skullker breaks Ara late.
46:12 Ara lost more than half of his army in that battle.Skullker limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
46:32 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ara keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:05 Ara's expansion have been wiped off by Skullker!The base falls. Skullker rips Ara's economy back a full step.
47:28 Dropship! Dropship! Ara drops some vultures into Skullker's mineral line!The raid lands — Ara chips away at Skullker's foundation.
47:44 Skullker starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skullker pushes.
48:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ara taps out!Ara GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ara taps out. Skullker's late game was simply better.
Head to head
4 games
Skullker
2 – 2
Ara