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■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:15 V8 spawns at s2 in Yellow while Aalto spawns at s1 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:36 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:02 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:14 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:19 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:41 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:12 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:33 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 Aalto has more expansions than V8.Aalto is out-expanding V8 — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:28 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
6:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:26 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
7:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:37 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:11 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:55 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:26 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:43 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:12 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:38 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:41 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
13:57 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:04 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:21 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:08 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
16:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
17:11 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
17:47 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
18:04 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:37 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:51 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
19:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:49 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
20:22 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:47 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:14 Aalto tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
21:33 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
22:06 Aalto harasses V8 and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:25 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
23:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:19 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
23:59 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:20 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:53 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:13 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
25:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:03 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
26:41 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:53 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
27:32 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:01 Aalto is having a hard time catching up with V8's number of expansions.Aalto is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
28:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:41 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
29:09 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Purple V8 spawning at s1 and White Aalto spawning at s2.We're underway — V8 spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:28 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:01 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:35 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:05 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:22 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:54 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:10 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:01 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
6:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:58 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:24 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:33 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:30 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:39 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:18 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:48 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:06 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
11:43 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:58 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:45 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:10 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
13:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:49 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
14:14 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:35 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:09 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
— The mid game —
15:29 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
15:51 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:44 V8's speedlots dealt with Aalto's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. V8 successfully fended against Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
17:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
17:30 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
18:00 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
18:12 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:38 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:24 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:14 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:29 V8 successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
21:12 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:19 Aalto must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
21:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:06 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
22:31 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:57 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
23:26 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
23:41 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
24:09 Aalto successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
24:40 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:55 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:46 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
26:14 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
26:43 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:02 V8 successfully harasses Aalto's economy.V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:15 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
27:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:07 V8 can't push any further as Aalto burrowed some lurkers and V8 has no observers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
28:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:05 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:12 Nice try from Aalto to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:53 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts V8's economy.Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:14 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:34 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
31:01 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:18 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
31:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:10 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
32:20 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:21 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to V8's armies.Aalto's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
33:43 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:02 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts V8's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
34:35 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:04 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
35:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:54 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:16 V8 successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
36:44 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
37:04 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:37 V8 successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:49 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
39:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:36 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:57 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
40:44 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
41:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
41:48 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
42:20 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
42:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:03 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
43:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
44:05 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
44:24 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by V8's armies.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches V8 level the expansion.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:37 Aalto tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:06 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
45:34 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
46:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:09 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
46:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
46:55 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
47:25 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
47:54 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:30 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
49:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
49:36 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:45 Aalto tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:18 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
50:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:01 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
51:15 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
51:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
52:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
52:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:07 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
53:29 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
53:38 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:11 V8 spawns at s2 in Orange while Aalto spawns at s1 in Purple.V8 in Orange at s2. Aalto in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:48 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:21 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:05 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
5:04 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:36 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:11 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:35 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.
8:23 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
8:41 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
9:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:48 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:05 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:28 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:40 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:14 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:31 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
14:17 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
14:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:13 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:52 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:22 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
— The mid game —
17:02 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:06 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:37 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:33 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green V8 spawning at s3 and Blue Aalto spawning at s1.V8 takes s3 in Green; across the map, Aalto settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:49 Aalto gets Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:17 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:37 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
4:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
4:45 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
5:25 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
5:45 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:20 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:58 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:58 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
8:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:42 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:27 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
9:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:14 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
10:57 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
11:25 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
11:46 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
12:36 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:49 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:27 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
14:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:20 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:38 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:05 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
16:24 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
17:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:36 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
18:12 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:03 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
20:32 V8 destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, V8 has erased most of what Aalto brought.
21:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:41 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
22:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:14 The Green V8 spawns at s3 while Blue Aalto spawns at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s3, Aalto answers from s1.
0:31 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:30 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:30 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:47 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:12 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
5:48 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
6:17 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Aalto.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
6:35 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.
7:12 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
7:30 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
8:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:32 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:00 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:42 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:11 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:01 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:46 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:04 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:00 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
14:48 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
15:30 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
16:18 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:45 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
17:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:38 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
18:12 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:47 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
19:19 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to V8's armies.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches V8 level the expansion.
19:33 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
20:05 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
20:44 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:48 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
22:08 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
23:14 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:11 The Yellow V8 spawns at s2 while Orange Aalto spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:41 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:01 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:24 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:18 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:58 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:54 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:16 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:45 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:13 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:15 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:00 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:25 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:53 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:51 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
10:28 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:47 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
11:14 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
11:51 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:04 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.
12:32 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
12:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:01 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:22 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
14:53 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:22 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
15:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:24 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
16:43 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:17 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
17:44 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
18:13 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:42 V8 successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:10 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:53 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
20:19 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:00 V8 only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
21:13 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
22:00 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
22:22 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The late game —
22:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
23:15 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:52 V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
24:09 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:42 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts V8's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
25:07 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
25:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:10 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
26:30 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
27:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:23 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
28:50 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:40 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
172 games
V8
97 – 75
Aalto