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■ Skullker
■ Ion
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Skullker spawning at s2 and Green Ion spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Skullker at s2, Ion at s1.
0:36 Skullker gets Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Skullker shows Overpool — Ion has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 Skullker failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Skullker's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
5:05 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:28 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:02 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Skullker.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Skullker right now.
7:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:44 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Skullker's attacks.Skullker commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
8:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:44 Ion starts expanding.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:32 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:27 Skullker lost all of his zerglings to Ion's zealots and dragoons!Skullker wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
11:55 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
12:29 Skullker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Skullker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
13:11 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:10 Ion kills off Skullker's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Skullker's front door.
14:48 Skullker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
15:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skullker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Skullker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
15:46 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:02 Skullker lost all of his zerglings to Ion's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Skullker's front door.
🎙 Ion has built a commanding army lead — Skullker needs something special here.
17:33 Skullker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
18:23 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:56 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
19:37 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skullker taps out!Skullker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ion takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Skullker
■ Ion
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns at s4 in Yellow while Skullker spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Ion spawns at s4, Skullker answers from s1.
0:40 Skullker gets Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion shows Forge Fast Expand — Skullker has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Skullker pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Skullker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:07 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Skullker's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Skullker match each other.
3:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 With really nice micro, Skullker's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Skullker breaks Ion's front door.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
5:16 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skullker's army has been decimated.Ion clips Skullker's army — real damage, but Skullker fights on.
5:41 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
6:06 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
6:33 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:12 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:09 Ion failed to kill off Skullker's defending zerglings.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Skullker's defense was already in place.
8:46 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:39 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Skullker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:17 Skullker with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Skullker's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:34 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skullker's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Skullker's force and backs off.
12:16 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:41 Skullker pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:04 Ion decides to expand.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
13:30 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:30 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Skullker's speedlings!The early pressure works — Skullker breaks Ion's front door.
15:11 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Skullker as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:47 Skullker starts pushing across the map.Skullker has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
17:46 Skullker successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Skullker cleans it up.
18:11 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:33 After that battle, Skullker destroyed about half of Ion's army.Half of Ion's force is gone — Skullker took it apart.
19:08 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Skullker!The raid lands — Skullker chips away at Ion's foundation.
19:37 Skullker brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Skullker's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:15 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Skullker as the game develops.
20:43 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
21:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:32 The battle outcome favors Skullker as Ion's armies melt into Skullker's armies' weapon fire!Skullker wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:03 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Skullker's army.Ion clips Skullker's army — real damage, but Skullker fights on.
23:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
GG. Skullker closes it out over Ion.
■ Skullker
■ Ion
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:11 Skullker spawns at s1 in Purple while Ion spawns at s4 in Teal.We're underway — Skullker spawns at s1, Ion answers from s4.
0:37 Skullker opens 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Skullker's 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:13 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Ion decides to expand.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:37 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:19 Skullker lost all of his zerglings to Ion's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Skullker's front door.
4:07 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skullker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Skullker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
5:03 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:32 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
5:43 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:53 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.
7:18 Skullker was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
7:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skullker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Skullker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
8:21 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:34 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skullker's army.Ion needs production, fast; Skullker's army has outgrown his.
9:11 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:31 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:40 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:32 Ion kills off all of Skullker's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
11:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skullker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Skullker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
12:28 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:05 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:35 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:04 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
14:14 Skullker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
14:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:17 The battle outcome favors Ion as Skullker's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Skullker's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
15:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:46 Skullker failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Skullker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
18:14 Skullker lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
19:14 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:36 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
19:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Skullker! Ion's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Skullker. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
20:38 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
21:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:18 Skullker's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Skullker's position.
22:05 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Skullker's army.Ion takes a bite out of Skullker's force and backs off.
22:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
22:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Skullker! Ion's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Skullker chips away at Ion's foundation.
23:24 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Skullker is a step behind and knows it.
23:55 Currently, neither Skullker nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Skullker and Ion yet.
24:29 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
24:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:12 The battle outcome favors Ion as Skullker's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Skullker's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
25:52 Skullker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:34 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skullker taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Skullker taps.
Ion takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Skullker
■ Ion
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Blue at s1 while Skullker spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s1, Skullker at s2.
0:52 Skullker gets 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's Forge Fast Expand against Skullker's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:03 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:15 Skullker successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Skullker's line. Great positioning.
4:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:00 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
6:57 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
7:36 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Skullker edges ahead on army strength.
8:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:55 Ion failed to break Skullker's zergling line of defense.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Skullker's defense was already in place.
9:32 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:03 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
10:29 Skullker starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skullker crosses the map with everything.
11:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:50 With really nice micro, Skullker's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Skullker's early aggression takes the lead.
12:23 It seems that Skullker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Skullker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
12:48 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
13:32 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
13:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
14:26 Skullker with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Skullker breaks Ion's front door.
14:58 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:33 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Skullker's army.Ion clips Skullker's army — real damage, but Skullker fights on.
16:09 Skullker starts pushing across the map.Skullker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:32 With really nice micro, Skullker's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Skullker breaks Ion's front door.
🎙 Skullker's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
17:54 Skullker destroyed more than half of Ion's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Skullker has erased most of what Ion brought.
18:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion types it out: GG.
That's the game: Skullker defeats Ion, settled in the early game.
■ Skullker
■ Ion
army value
■ Skullker
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:12 Skullker spawns in Green at s3 while Ion spawns in Blue at s2.Skullker takes s3 in Green; Ion settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:50 Ion gets Forge Fast Expand against Skullker's 12 Pool.Skullker shows 12 Pool — Ion has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
2:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skullker starts moving out.Here it comes: Skullker crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:51 Skullker with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Skullker's early aggression takes the lead.
4:08 Skullker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Skullker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
4:55 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Skullker decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skullker has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:42 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
6:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:46 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Skullker is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Skullker marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:24 Skullker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Skullker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
7:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Skullker's army.Ion clips Skullker's army — real damage, but Skullker fights on.
8:28 Skullker desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
8:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:31 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:55 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:51 Skullker with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Skullker holds the early rush without blinking.
11:27 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:52 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:22 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
12:46 It seems like Skullker has more units than Ion!Count the units: Skullker has the edge over Ion right now.
13:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:51 With really nice micro, Skullker's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Skullker breaks Ion's front door.
14:29 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:29 Skullker has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Skullker's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:07 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:40 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:59 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.
— The late game —
17:41 Skullker's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Skullker takes the middle of the game.
18:09 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
18:42 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Ion's nexus has been destroyed by Skullker.Skullker finds the weak point and Ion's new base is gone.
19:44 Skullker brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Skullker's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:09 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 It's all going Skullker's way right now.
21:02 Skullker's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Skullker's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Skullker!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Skullker takes the middle of the game.
21:45 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skullker's force stays on that battlefield.
22:03 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:44 Skullker destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Ion watches Skullker level the expansion.
23:18 Ion having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
GG. Skullker closes it out over Ion.
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■ Ion
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■ Ion
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:18 The Yellow Ion spawns at s1 while Purple Skullker spawns at s2.Ion in Yellow at s1. Skullker in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:45 Skullker gets 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion shows Forge Fast Expand — Skullker has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
2:20 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Skullker: the first units are already marching.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 Skullker failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Skullker's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
4:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.Skullker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:00 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Attempting to end the game, Skullker moves out with his armies.Skullker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:02 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Skullker.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Skullker right now.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:49 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:37 Ion kills off Skullker's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Skullker's front door.
9:13 About half of Skullker's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
10:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:54 Skullker starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skullker crosses the map with everything.
11:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:09 All of a sudden, Skullker has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skullker's way of life — Ion marches on.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
12:31 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:58 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
13:34 Currently, neither Ion nor Skullker appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Skullker yet.
14:03 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
14:50 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:11 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:22 Ion kills off Skullker's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Skullker wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
16:58 Skullker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
17:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:02 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:20 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
— The late game —
18:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:40 The battle outcome favors Ion as Skullker's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Skullker's way of life — Ion marches on.
20:10 About half of Skullker's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Skullker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
21:04 Skullker having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Skullker GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Skullker taps out. Ion's early game was simply better.
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■ Ion
army value
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■ Ion
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:19 Skullker spawns in Blue at s2 while Ion spawns in White at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Skullker at s2, Ion at s4.
0:49 Skullker gets 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Skullker commits to 12 Hatch; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Skullker places down a hatchery.Skullker takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Skullker starts pushing across the map.Skullker has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:35 Skullker kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. Skullker doesn't even slow down.
4:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skullker — the losses are light.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:10 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
5:55 Skullker's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Skullker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:15 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skullker — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:53 Ion failed to break Skullker's zergling line of defense.Skullker holds the early rush without blinking.
8:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:16 Skullker is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:54 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:44 Ion failed to break Skullker's zergling line of defense.Skullker holds the early rush without blinking.
11:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Skullker's army.Ion clips Skullker's army — real damage, but Skullker fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:51 Skullker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Skullker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
12:16 Skullker pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Skullker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:02 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skullker's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Skullker's force is a size larger.
13:37 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:21 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Skullker's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Skullker's early aggression takes the lead.
15:05 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:26 After that battle, Skullker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:05 Skullker places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Skullker expands.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
16:27 Eager to end the game, Skullker moves out with his armies.Skullker has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:42 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Skullker is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Skullker marches on.
17:53 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, Skullker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:56 Ion starts expanding.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
19:41 Skullker now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skullker's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:12 Skullker places down a hatchery.Quietly, Skullker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
20:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Skullker as the game develops.
21:13 Skullker's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Skullker takes the middle of the game.
21:44 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Skullker pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Skullker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:40 Skullker now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skullker's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Skullker closes it out over Ion.
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