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Games
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■ Stepfather
■ Ion
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (334 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Stepfather spawning at s2 and White Ion spawning at s4.Stepfather in Blue at s2. Ion in White at s4. The map is set.
0:31 Ion opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Stepfather's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Stepfather, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Ion.
— The early game —
0:48 Stepfather decides to expand.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:28 Stepfather is pushing out with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:50 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
2:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:47 Stepfather failed to kill off Ion's defending dragoons.Stepfather's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
2:55 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:15 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
4:34 Stepfather decides to push out with his dragoon.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:45 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:42 Ion kills off all of Stepfather's offensive dragoons.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
6:05 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
6:27 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
6:34 Currently, neither Stepfather nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Stepfather and Ion match each other.
7:02 Stepfather decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
7:25 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
7:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:05 Ion kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:37 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:39 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
9:55 Stepfather is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:18 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:53 The battle outcome favors Ion as Stepfather's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
11:20 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:34 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:13 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
12:28 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
12:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:02 Stepfather without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Ion's dark templars. It seems like Stepfather lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Stepfather's position.
13:41 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
14:02 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Stepfather takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
14:18 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
14:35 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:27 Ion failed to bring in observers and Stepfather's dark templars savaged Ion's army!Stepfather absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:31 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
16:45 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:12 Currently, Stepfather and Ion appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Stepfather and Ion are level.
17:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:53 Ion failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Stepfather successfully defended his push!Stepfather absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
18:30 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:52 Ion tried to harass Stepfather but Stepfather successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Stepfather; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:25 Stepfather starts expanding.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
19:42 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:03 Stepfather is pushing out with his dragoons!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:41 Stepfather had some dark templars but under Ion's observers, they're close to useless! Stepfather had to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Stepfather gained nothing for the cost.
21:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:46 Aaaaaa, Stepfather's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Ion gets into Stepfather's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:27 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:54 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.
23:24 Ion failed to bring in observers and Stepfather's dark templars savaged Ion's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Ion.
23:46 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:14 Feeling content with the game, Stepfather is starting to push out with his dragoons!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:53 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
25:13 Currently, Stepfather and Ion appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
25:23 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
25:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:42 Ion failed to bring in observers and Stepfather's dark templars savaged Ion's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Stepfather holds Ion.
26:55 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
27:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
27:43 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Stepfather's workers!Ion gets into Stepfather's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:04 Stepfather is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
28:12 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
28:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:58 Stepfather without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Ion's dark templars. It seems like Stepfather lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Stepfather's position.
29:36 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
29:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
30:08 Stepfather successfully blocked Ion from harassing his economy.Ion knocks, Stepfather answers. No damage done.
30:29 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:57 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:17 Feeling content with the game, Stepfather is starting to push out with his dragoons!Stepfather's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:33 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
31:55 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.
32:26 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Stepfather's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
32:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:59 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
33:26 Feeling content with the game, Stepfather is starting to push out with his dragoons!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:50 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
33:59 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:43 Ion's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Stepfather has no choice but to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Stepfather gained nothing for the cost.
35:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
35:42 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:02 Stepfather has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Stepfather is out-expanding Ion — the money game is tilting.
36:23 Stepfather tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Ion's economy.Stepfather knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
36:46 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
37:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:14 Ion with the better dragoon control won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Stepfather's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:52 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
38:22 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
38:54 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:36 Ion successfully fends off Stepfather's attacks.Stepfather commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
40:03 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Stepfather takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
40:10 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
40:47 Stepfather pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:54 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:40 Stepfather's carriers are untouchable now and Ion concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
42:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
42:23 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
42:54 Eager to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:14 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
43:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:00 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Stepfather dismantles Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:16 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
44:47 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
45:04 Stepfather has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
45:15 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
45:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:09 Stepfather's archons lead the way through Ion's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Stepfather breaks Ion late.
46:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
46:42 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
47:02 It seems like Stepfather has more units than Ion!Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Ion right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:21 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Stepfather moves out.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
47:57 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
48:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:35 Ion pushed into a full archon line and Stepfather never gave a step.Ion throws the endgame army in and Stepfather simply refuses to lose.
49:00 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
49:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
49:43 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
50:02 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
50:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:50 The reaver shots land perfectly — Ion's goon line evaporates and Stepfather pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
51:14 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
51:23 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Ion clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
51:53 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
52:06 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
52:41 Both Stepfather and Ion appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Stepfather and Ion are level.
52:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:12 Storm on the choke — Ion walks into it and Stepfather holds comfortably.Stepfather holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
54:13 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Stepfather's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
54:40 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:01 Ion has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
55:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:43 Stepfather's archons lead the way through Ion's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
56:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
56:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
56:50 Stepfather decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:14 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:30 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.
57:59 Ion was out-microed by Stepfather and loses all his attacking forces.Stepfather takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
58:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
58:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
59:05 Stepfather pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
59:25 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
59:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:17 Ion kills off Stepfather's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Stepfather's way of life — Ion marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
60:51 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Stepfather clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
61:18 Stepfather must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Stepfather needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
61:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:02 Ion has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
62:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:45 Stepfather's reaver catches Ion's goons packed together and the push is over.Stepfather holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
63:07 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
63:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:40 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Stepfather moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
64:11 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
64:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:00 With beautiful placement, Stepfather successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Stepfather's line. Great positioning.
65:14 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
65:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
65:53 Ion must macro up quickly or Stepfather will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Stepfather's army has outgrown his.
66:15 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
66:47 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
67:32 Storm on the choke — Stepfather walks into it and Ion holds comfortably.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
68:22 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
68:46 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
69:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
69:28 All of a sudden, Stepfather has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
70:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:14 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
70:45 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
71:11 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Ion moves out.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
71:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:38 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Ion dismantles Stepfather.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Stepfather late.
72:06 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:41 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
73:17 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:26 At the moment, neither Stepfather nor Ion is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Stepfather and Ion are level.
73:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:22 Stepfather had the observers out, and Ion's dark templar did nothing at all.Ion throws the endgame army in and Stepfather simply refuses to lose.
74:34 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
74:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
75:27 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
75:52 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
76:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
76:23 Ion was out-microed by Stepfather and loses all his attacking forces.Stepfather takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
76:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
77:10 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
77:24 Stepfather pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
77:50 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
78:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:37 Storm on the choke — Stepfather walks into it and Ion holds comfortably.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
79:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
79:26 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
79:39 Where is Stepfather's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Stepfather's mineral line!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Stepfather's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:02 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Stepfather moves out.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
80:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
80:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
80:58 The reaver shots land perfectly — Ion's goon line evaporates and Stepfather pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Stepfather's late-game push decides it.
81:20 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
81:55 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
82:06 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
82:30 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
82:50 Currently, Stepfather and Ion appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Stepfather and Ion are level.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
83:49 Stepfather had the observers out, and Ion's dark templar did nothing at all.Ion throws the endgame army in and Stepfather simply refuses to lose.
83:56 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
84:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Stepfather clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
84:49 Stepfather has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Stepfather commits the late-game army.
85:13 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
85:35 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.
85:43 Stepfather kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Stepfather. The push continues.
86:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:27 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
86:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
87:12 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
87:38 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.
87:51 Ion's reaver catches Stepfather's goons packed together and the push is over.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
88:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
88:45 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
89:02 In terms of army size, Stepfather is behind Ion!Stepfather needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
89:31 Stepfather has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
89:54 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
90:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
90:40 Ion's carriers are untouchable now and Stepfather concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
90:57 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
91:11 It seems that Stepfather only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Stepfather clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
91:31 Stepfather pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
92:04 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Ion moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
92:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
92:45 Stepfather had the observers out, and Ion's dark templar did nothing at all.Stepfather holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
92:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Stepfather clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
93:37 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Stepfather moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
94:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
94:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
94:54 Stepfather successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Stepfather's line. Great positioning.
95:24 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
95:48 Aaaaaa, Stepfather's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Ion gets into Stepfather's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
96:23 Arbiters overhead — Stepfather is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Stepfather moves out to end it.
96:44 Arbiters overhead — Ion is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
97:09 Ion is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Stepfather.Ion is starving on bases while Stepfather spreads across the map.
97:24 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.
97:49 Stepfather kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
98:16 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
98:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
98:42 Stepfather pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
99:18 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
99:33 The battle outcome favors Stepfather as Ion's armies melt into Stepfather's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Stepfather. The push continues.
99:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
100:49 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Stepfather moves out.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
100:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
101:25 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Stepfather. The push continues.
101:53 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Stepfather's army.Ion takes a bite out of Stepfather's force and backs off.
102:31 It seems like Stepfather has more units than Ion!Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Ion right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
102:44 Stepfather decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
103:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
103:31 Ion had the observers out, and Stepfather's dark templar did nothing at all.Stepfather throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
103:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
104:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:45 Nice try from Ion to harass Stepfather, but Stepfather's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Ion.
104:59 Stepfather pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Stepfather has built comes forward at once.
105:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
105:36 The battle outcome favors Stepfather as Ion's armies melt into Stepfather's armies' weapon fire!Ion's army evaporates. Stepfather doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Stepfather — a lead, but not a safe one.
106:05 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
106:16 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
107:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
Ion taps out. Stepfather's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Ion spawns at s2 in Purple while Stepfather spawns at s1 in Blue.Ion takes s2 in Purple; Stepfather settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:47 Stepfather opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Ion, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Stepfather.
— The early game —
1:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Stepfather warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
2:11 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:01 Stepfather decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
3:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:55 Ion was out-microed by Stepfather and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Stepfather's line. Great positioning.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Stepfather destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Stepfather takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
5:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
6:13 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
6:47 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
7:13 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Stepfather edges ahead on army strength.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:18 Ion failed to kill off Stepfather's defending dragoons.Stepfather holds the early rush without blinking.
8:42 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
9:49 Stepfather decides to push out with his dragoon.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:50 With really nice micro, Stepfather kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Ion's front door.
11:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
11:59 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Stepfather edges ahead on army strength.
12:40 Stepfather is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
13:11 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Stepfather's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Stepfather's force is a size larger.
13:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:15 Stepfather kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. Stepfather doesn't even slow down.
14:43 Stepfather destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.Half of Ion's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
— The late game —
15:13 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
15:43 Stepfather is pushing out with his dragoons.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:28 Stepfather warps in a nexus.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Stepfather's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
17:17 With really nice micro, Stepfather kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Stepfather's early aggression takes the lead.
17:59 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:26 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:05 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
19:44 Stepfather is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Stepfather tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:08 Ion having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ion taps out. Stepfather's early game was simply better.
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