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■ Ion
■ TheFist
army value
■ Ion
■ TheFist
economy
Play-by-play (269 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in White at s2 while TheFist spawns in Teal at s4.We're underway — Ion spawns at s2, TheFist answers from s4.
0:29 TheFist opens 14 CC against Ion's 14 Nexus.Ion commits to 14 Nexus; TheFist answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 TheFist figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.TheFist goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:33 TheFist's defending marines kills Ion's early goons.TheFist holds the early rush without blinking.
3:15 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
4:05 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:23 TheFist starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
4:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:29 Ion was out-microed by TheFist and loses all his attacking forces.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — TheFist cleans it up.
5:55 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:12 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
6:58 TheFist decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
7:19 Ion's number of expansions are equal to TheFist's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and TheFist yet.
7:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:05 Ion failed to kill off TheFist's defending marines.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — TheFist's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:35 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
9:23 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
9:33 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:05 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
10:31 TheFist figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:11 With really nice micro, TheFist kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — TheFist breaks Ion's front door.
11:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:59 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
12:11 TheFist decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
12:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:55 The battle outcome favors TheFist as Ion's armies melt into TheFist's armies' weapon fire!TheFist wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:18 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
13:48 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 Ion casts some storm! But TheFist lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — TheFist shuts the door on Ion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:18 In terms of army size, Ion is behind TheFist!Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
15:29 Ion casts some storm! But TheFist lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — TheFist shuts the door on Ion.
— The mid game —
15:55 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:07 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.
16:27 TheFist kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for TheFist. The push continues.
16:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
17:30 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:49 TheFist places down a command center.Quietly, TheFist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:56 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:21 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:46 TheFist is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
19:03 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.
19:35 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! TheFist seems to lose a lot in this battle!TheFist's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
19:45 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:31 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of TheFist's workers!TheFist looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
21:05 Where is TheFist's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass TheFist's mineral line!Ion gets into TheFist's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:22 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:47 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
22:07 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
22:19 TheFist's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
22:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:06 Ion positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, TheFist had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds TheFist.
23:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
23:51 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
24:23 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of TheFist's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. TheFist's economy takes a real hit.
24:31 It seems like Ion has more units than TheFist!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — TheFist should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:05 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:21 TheFist's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!TheFist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:35 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:15 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
26:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:47 Ion positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, TheFist had to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — TheFist gained nothing for the cost.
27:04 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:32 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:59 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:26 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:57 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! TheFist seems to lose a lot in this battle!TheFist's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
29:34 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:24 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:56 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
31:08 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:03 TheFist successfully fends off Ion's attacks.TheFist holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:30 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:56 At the moment, TheFist seems to have more units than Ion.TheFist's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
33:34 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, TheFist starts moving out.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
34:15 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.
34:29 Ion went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? TheFist's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: TheFist holds Ion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:58 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:22 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
35:47 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:03 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
36:14 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
36:36 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:36 TheFist was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.TheFist commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
37:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:14 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:42 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
39:02 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
39:15 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.
39:42 Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends TheFist home with nothing.
39:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:15 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
40:40 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
41:03 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:24 Currently, Ion and TheFist appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Ion and TheFist are level.
41:59 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
42:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:44 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. TheFist's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
42:57 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:11 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
43:49 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
44:11 TheFist moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
44:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:41 Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends TheFist home with nothing.
45:01 It seems that TheFist only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.TheFist takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
45:29 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
45:43 TheFist's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on TheFist.
46:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
46:42 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
47:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:19 Ion's storms came a second late and TheFist held everything.TheFist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:33 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, TheFist destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
48:23 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
48:47 TheFist has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
49:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:30 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
49:52 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
50:04 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:40 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
50:50 TheFist starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: TheFist crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:42 RECALL! Ion's entire army appears in the middle of TheFist's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
51:57 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, TheFist destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.TheFist takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
52:44 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
53:09 TheFist decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: TheFist crosses the map with everything.
53:38 In terms of army size, Ion and TheFist are around equal.Unit for unit, Ion and TheFist are level.
53:55 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.
54:18 Ion was out-microed by TheFist and loses all his attacking forces.TheFist takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:30 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:05 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
55:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
55:36 TheFist moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
56:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
56:25 TheFist successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — TheFist cleans it up.
56:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
57:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:40 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:03 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
58:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:38 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
58:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:29 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:50 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
60:16 TheFist starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: TheFist crosses the map with everything.
60:28 Both Ion and TheFist appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Ion and TheFist are level.
60:46 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:12 TheFist sieged too far forward and Ion's speedlots got in among the tanks.TheFist throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
61:26 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:54 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:08 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
62:44 TheFist has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
63:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
63:26 Ion's storms came a second late and TheFist held everything.Ion throws the endgame army in and TheFist simply refuses to lose.
63:40 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:12 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:25 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
65:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, TheFist starts moving out.TheFist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:42 TheFist successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on TheFist's line. Great positioning.
65:59 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:43 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
66:56 TheFist moves out with his armies.TheFist has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:44 TheFist kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. TheFist doesn't even slow down.
68:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, TheFist destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
68:36 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
69:00 TheFist's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: TheFist has the edge over Ion right now.
69:07 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
69:27 TheFist has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
70:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
70:17 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. TheFist's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks TheFist late.
70:47 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:35 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
71:54 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
72:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:40 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — TheFist breaks Ion late.
72:48 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
73:17 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
73:32 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
73:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, TheFist starts moving out.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
74:37 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — TheFist has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
75:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
75:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:55 Ion shot down TheFist's command center.Ion finds the weak point and TheFist's new base is gone.
76:16 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
76:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
76:46 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to TheFist's!Count the units: Ion has the edge over TheFist right now.
77:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:43 Ion's storms came a second late and TheFist held everything.TheFist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:59 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
78:51 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
79:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
79:39 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and TheFist cleans it up.Ion throws the endgame army in and TheFist simply refuses to lose.
79:53 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:21 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:30 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
81:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
81:13 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. TheFist's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks TheFist late.
81:49 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
81:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:33 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
82:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
83:02 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — TheFist has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
83:22 TheFist lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
83:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
84:13 TheFist is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ion.TheFist needs an expansion soon or Ion's economy simply wins this.
84:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
85:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
85:12 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Ion kills the rest at leisure. TheFist is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
85:39 About half of TheFist's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
86:03 It seems that TheFist only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
86:22 Ion shot down TheFist's command center.No reinforcements in time: TheFist watches Ion level the expansion.
86:39 Ion starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
87:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, TheFist GGs!TheFist types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ion defeats TheFist, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (293 lines)
0:07 TheFist spawns in Red at s2 while Ion spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: TheFist at s2, Ion at s1.
0:32 TheFist opens 14 CC against Ion's 2 Gate Goons.TheFist commits to 14 CC; Ion answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:45 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:10 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 TheFist decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:50 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
2:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:33 Ion was out-microed by TheFist and loses all his attacking forces.TheFist holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:08 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 TheFist bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from TheFist: the first units are already marching.
4:02 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
4:27 TheFist places down a command center.Quietly, TheFist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:55 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:29 Ion successfully pressures TheFist with his dragoons! TheFist is contained.The early pressure works — Ion breaks TheFist's front door.
6:02 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:50 TheFist decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from TheFist: the first units are already marching.
6:57 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:17 TheFist's army is small compared to Ion!TheFist is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:02 Ion kills off TheFist's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:34 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
9:20 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:28 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:57 TheFist places down a command center.Quietly, TheFist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:37 All of a sudden, TheFist has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
11:11 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
11:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:48 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
— The mid game —
12:09 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:34 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
12:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:08 TheFist failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Ion cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks TheFist's position.
13:43 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
14:24 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:58 TheFist did not have enough tanks to deal with Ion! Ion sliced through TheFist!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks TheFist's position.
15:19 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 In terms of army size, TheFist is behind Ion!TheFist needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
16:20 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
16:51 TheFist's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!TheFist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:04 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:07 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! TheFist seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks TheFist's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:14 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:41 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
19:10 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
19:18 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
19:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:14 The battle outcome favors TheFist as Ion's armies melt into TheFist's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for TheFist. The push continues.
20:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:57 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
21:17 TheFist tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.TheFist knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:24 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
21:53 TheFist is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.TheFist is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
22:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:38 Ion kills off TheFist's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
23:06 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
23:49 TheFist's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
24:17 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:56 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! TheFist seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks TheFist's position.
25:22 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of TheFist's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
25:30 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
25:50 TheFist's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.TheFist goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:21 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
26:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:09 Ion kills off TheFist's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
27:16 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:14 Ion appears to have more army than TheFist!Count the units: Ion has the edge over TheFist right now.
28:33 TheFist's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
29:00 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
29:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:40 Ion kills off TheFist's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
30:03 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:37 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:47 TheFist's sieged tanks saved the day! Ion's dragoons had to back off.TheFist absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
32:01 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:31 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
32:46 TheFist dropped some marines into Ion's mineral line!Ion looks away for one second and TheFist makes him pay for it.
33:08 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:43 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:09 Nice tank micro from TheFist! Ion's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — TheFist breaks Ion's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:04 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 Ion is leading the game with more expansions than TheFist.Ion is out-expanding TheFist — the money game is tilting.
— The late game —
35:53 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
36:08 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
36:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:54 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
37:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
37:29 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:57 TheFist moves out with his armies.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
38:24 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
38:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:54 Ion's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and TheFist cannot break through.TheFist throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
39:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
39:34 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
40:12 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
40:32 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
40:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:19 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends TheFist home with nothing.
41:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
41:48 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
42:07 TheFist decides to put some pressure on his opponent.TheFist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:36 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
43:04 In terms of army size, TheFist and Ion are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
43:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:40 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. TheFist's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks TheFist late.
44:03 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:26 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
44:53 TheFist's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.TheFist knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
45:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, TheFist starts moving out.Here it comes: TheFist crosses the map with everything.
45:28 Ion starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
45:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:11 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and TheFist cleans it up.Ion throws the endgame army in and TheFist simply refuses to lose.
46:42 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
46:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
47:11 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:42 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
48:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:17 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
48:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
49:13 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
49:34 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
49:50 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:16 At the moment, neither TheFist nor Ion is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
50:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:00 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — TheFist breaks Ion late.
51:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
51:34 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
52:07 TheFist destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.Ion's expansion burns — TheFist tears it down.
52:16 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
52:42 TheFist has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
53:09 Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
53:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:02 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and TheFist cleans it up.TheFist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:12 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
54:42 It seems that TheFist only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
55:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
55:13 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
55:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:55 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — TheFist has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Ion breaks TheFist late.
56:18 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
56:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
57:08 TheFist decides to move out with his armies.TheFist has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:30 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
58:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:20 Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
58:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
58:58 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
59:29 Attempting to end the game, TheFist moves out with his armies.TheFist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:38 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
59:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:21 TheFist kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. TheFist doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:10 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
61:20 Ion must macro up quickly or TheFist will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
61:55 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
62:22 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
62:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:49 Ion was out-microed by TheFist and loses all his attacking forces.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — TheFist cleans it up.
63:11 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
63:33 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:11 Attempting to end the game, TheFist moves out with his armies.TheFist has seen enough — the army moves out.
64:22 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
64:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:15 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
65:29 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
66:01 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
66:08 TheFist's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: TheFist has the edge over Ion right now.
66:27 TheFist moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
66:58 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:39 Ion was out-microed by TheFist and loses all his attacking forces.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — TheFist cleans it up.
67:54 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of TheFist's army has been decimated.Ion clips TheFist's army — real damage, but TheFist fights on.
68:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
68:47 TheFist moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
69:05 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
69:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:48 The storm never came. TheFist's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
70:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:32 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
70:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
71:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:46 In terms of army size, TheFist and Ion are around equal.Unit for unit, TheFist and Ion are level.
72:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:24 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
72:43 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:09 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:38 TheFist has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
74:06 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.
74:24 The battle outcome favors TheFist as Ion's armies melt into TheFist's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for TheFist. The push continues.
74:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
75:19 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
75:49 TheFist is leading the game with more expansions than Ion.Economically it's TheFist's game right now; Ion is falling behind on bases.
76:10 Eager to end the game, TheFist moves out with his armies.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
76:23 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
76:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:10 Ion's storms land right on the marines — TheFist's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
77:53 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:09 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
78:24 It seems like Ion has more units than TheFist!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — TheFist should not take this fight.
78:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:27 TheFist's goliaths shred the carriers — Ion has to retreat.TheFist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
79:34 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
79:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:19 TheFist has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ion.TheFist's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
80:46 Ion is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Ion's raiders are needed on defense.
80:59 Ion casts some storm! But TheFist lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — TheFist shuts the door on Ion.
81:37 Ion must macro up quickly or TheFist will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
81:44 Ion must macro up quickly or TheFist will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
82:02 Ion casts some storm! But TheFist lost no workers.Ion goes for the raid — TheFist is ready, and nothing comes of it.
82:32 Ion is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than TheFist.Ion is starving on bases while TheFist spreads across the map.
82:59 Nice try from Ion to harass TheFist, but TheFist's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — TheFist shuts the door on Ion.
83:20 At the moment, TheFist seems to have more units than Ion.TheFist's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:40 With a successful harassment, Ion hurts TheFist's economy.The raid lands — Ion chips away at TheFist's foundation.
83:57 Ion must macro up quickly or TheFist will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
84:12 Ion casts some storm! But TheFist lost no workers.Ion goes for the raid — TheFist is ready, and nothing comes of it.
84:48 It seems like TheFist has more units than Ion!Count the units: TheFist has the edge over Ion right now.
85:03 Aaaaaa, TheFist's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!TheFist looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
85:25 Ion must macro up quickly or TheFist will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; TheFist's army has outgrown his.
85:42 Ion casts some storm! But TheFist lost no workers.Good instincts from TheFist; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
86:11 Eager to end the game, TheFist moves out with his armies.No more waiting. TheFist pushes.
86:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward TheFist — a lead, but not a safe one.
87:01 The storm never came. TheFist's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.The final army does its work — TheFist breaks Ion late.
87:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, TheFist destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
87:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of TheFist's army.Ion clips TheFist's army — real damage, but TheFist fights on.
88:07 TheFist shot down Ion's nexus.TheFist finds the weak point and Ion's new base is gone.
88:20 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
88:49 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.
89:10 The battle outcome favors TheFist as Ion's armies melt into TheFist's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for TheFist. The push continues.
89:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
89:45 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
90:11 TheFist moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
90:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
90:51 TheFist's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Ion loses everything.The final army does its work — TheFist breaks Ion late.
91:13 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
91:35 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of TheFist's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
92:05 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
92:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
92:46 The storm never came. TheFist's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
93:02 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
🎙 It's all going TheFist's way right now.
93:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of TheFist's army.Ion clips TheFist's army — real damage, but TheFist fights on.
93:40 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
94:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: TheFist defeats Ion, settled in the late game.
■ Ion
■ TheFist
army value
■ Ion
■ TheFist
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns at s1 in Green while TheFist spawns at s4 in White.Ion takes s1 in Green; TheFist settles in at s4 in White.
2:13 Ion opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against TheFist's Proxy Rax.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Ion, Proxy Rax from TheFist.
4:12 TheFist starts pushing across the map.TheFist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against TheFist's army.
6:13 TheFist decides to cheese today.TheFist Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:17 TheFist with an aggressive opening starts to attack Ion.All or nothing: TheFist's gamble arrives at Ion's base.
10:01 Ion GGs after being cheesed by TheFist.The cheese lands — Ion GGs, and TheFist steals the game.
GG. TheFist closes it out over Ion.
■ Ion
■ TheFist
army value
■ Ion
■ TheFist
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Yellow TheFist spawning at s2 and Green Ion spawning at s1.TheFist in Yellow at s2. Ion in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:50 TheFist gets Deep Six against Ion's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Deep Six from TheFist, 14 Nexus from Ion.
— The early game —
1:29 TheFist desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, TheFist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:09 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
2:56 TheFist figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:28 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
4:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:45 TheFist fends off Ion's early goons with his marines.TheFist holds the early rush without blinking.
5:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of TheFist's army.Ion clips TheFist's army — real damage, but TheFist fights on.
5:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:33 Eager to end the game, TheFist moves out with his armies.TheFist has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:13 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
7:52 In terms of army size, Ion is behind TheFist!Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
8:46 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:09 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
9:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:44 The battle outcome favors TheFist as Ion's armies melt into TheFist's armies' weapon fire!Ion's army evaporates. TheFist doesn't even slow down.
11:12 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.TheFist pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:03 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
12:42 TheFist bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.TheFist goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
13:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:44 With really nice micro, TheFist kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. TheFist's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going TheFist's way right now.
14:35 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.TheFist pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
15:43 Ion's nexus has been destroyed by TheFist.Ion's expansion burns — TheFist tears it down.
16:20 TheFist decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion types it out: GG.
That's the game: TheFist defeats Ion, settled in the early game.
■ Ion
■ TheFist
army value
■ Ion
■ TheFist
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Ion spawns at s1 in White while TheFist spawns at s2 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s1, TheFist at s2.
0:51 TheFist gets 14 CC against Ion's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's 2 Gate Goons against TheFist's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:16 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:01 TheFist decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from TheFist: the first units are already marching.
3:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 TheFist lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.TheFist wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
4:24 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of TheFist's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
5:27 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 TheFist figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:39 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:13 TheFist places down a command center.More workers, more money: TheFist expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:54 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.
8:09 Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
8:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 TheFist must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!TheFist is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
10:17 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
10:50 TheFist figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:07 Ion successfully pressures TheFist with his dragoons! TheFist is contained.The early pressure works — Ion breaks TheFist's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
12:28 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
13:33 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:10 TheFist places down a command center.More workers, more money: TheFist expands.
14:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:15 TheFist lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.The early pressure works — Ion breaks TheFist's front door.
15:44 Ion only destroyed about half of TheFist's army.Half of TheFist's force is gone — Ion took it apart.
16:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
16:58 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Ion's force dwarfs what TheFist has left on the field.
17:35 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:39 TheFist failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Ion cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks TheFist's position.
19:06 About half of TheFist's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, TheFist GGs!That's it. TheFist looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Ion closes it out over TheFist.
■ Ion
■ TheFist
army value
■ Ion
■ TheFist
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:17 The Green TheFist spawns at s2 while Blue Ion spawns at s1.We're underway — TheFist spawns at s2, Ion answers from s1.
0:37 Ion gets 2 Gate Goons against TheFist's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: TheFist's 14 CC against Ion's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:57 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 TheFist bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from TheFist: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:52 Ion's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! TheFist continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Ion wasn't ready. TheFist's early aggression takes the lead.
3:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
3:51 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
4:12 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
4:36 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:45 TheFist decides to start pushing across the map.TheFist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:23 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:39 Both TheFist and Ion appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between TheFist and Ion yet.
6:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:27 TheFist fends off Ion's early goons with his marines.TheFist holds the early rush without blinking.
7:00 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
7:39 TheFist bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.TheFist tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:48 TheFist's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his dragoons!TheFist wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:19 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
9:55 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
10:19 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, TheFist starts moving out.TheFist tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:05 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
11:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:05 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off TheFist's attacks.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends TheFist home with nothing.
12:22 It seems that TheFist only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:57 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of TheFist's army.Ion clips TheFist's army — real damage, but TheFist fights on.
13:05 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:40 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:56 TheFist places down a command center.More workers, more money: TheFist expands.
14:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:54 Ion's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and TheFist's tank came bombarding into the scene! Ion has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: TheFist holds Ion.
15:07 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
15:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
15:55 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:20 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:13 Ion went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? TheFist's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: TheFist holds Ion.
17:32 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
18:22 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
18:38 TheFist tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:09 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:31 Ion's army is small compared to TheFist!Ion needs production, fast; TheFist's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:01 TheFist places down a command center.TheFist takes another base — the economy widens.
20:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:32 Ion went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? TheFist's tanks cleans up the mess!TheFist absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
21:11 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of TheFist's army has been decimated.Ion clips TheFist's army — real damage, but TheFist fights on.
21:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, TheFist destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.TheFist takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
22:03 TheFist starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: TheFist crosses the map with everything.
22:12 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:47 TheFist places down a command center.Quietly, TheFist adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:23 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! TheFist abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Ion's army!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. TheFist takes the middle of the game.
23:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:06 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:45 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:10 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:56 TheFist kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. TheFist doesn't even slow down.
26:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
26:36 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:10 TheFist dropped some marines into Ion's mineral line!TheFist gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:34 TheFist's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!TheFist's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:43 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against TheFist's army.Ion is badly outgunned — TheFist's force is a size larger.
28:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:45 TheFist was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends TheFist home with nothing.
29:08 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
29:19 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:53 Where is TheFist's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass TheFist's mineral line!Ion gets into TheFist's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, TheFist starts moving out.Here it comes: TheFist crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:45 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
31:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:24 With a few well placed mines, TheFist swept through Ion's army!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. TheFist takes the middle of the game.
31:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:13 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 TheFist is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; TheFist starts the push.
33:07 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:46 Nice tank micro from TheFist! Ion's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. TheFist takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:07 TheFist destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.TheFist clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
34:29 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
35:01 TheFist is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!TheFist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:22 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
35:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:08 Ion kills off TheFist's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:25 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
36:51 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for TheFist — the losses are light.
37:13 TheFist must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!TheFist needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:38 TheFist is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!TheFist hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:03 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
38:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
38:57 The storm never came. TheFist's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.The final army does its work — TheFist breaks Ion late.
39:19 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.TheFist pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:30 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of TheFist's army.Ion takes a bite out of TheFist's force and backs off.
40:05 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: TheFist moves out to end it.
40:20 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
40:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:17 TheFist's goliaths shred the carriers — Ion has to retreat.TheFist holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:39 After that battle, TheFist still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:18 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
42:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:10 Ion's storms land right on the marines — TheFist's push evaporates in front of the nexus.TheFist throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
43:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off TheFist while losing less than half of his army.TheFist keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:56 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:20 TheFist has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
44:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:09 TheFist breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
45:41 TheFist destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.TheFist cuts Ion's army in half.
46:10 With excellent skills and micro, TheFist managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
46:33 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — TheFist starts the long push.This is the big one — TheFist commits the late-game army.
46:49 TheFist's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: TheFist has the edge over Ion right now.
47:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:32 TheFist's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Ion loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. TheFist's late-game push decides it.
🎙 TheFist's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
48:08 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.TheFist pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:15 Losing only less than half of his army, TheFist seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
48:43 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. TheFist is coming.Everything TheFist has built comes forward at once.
49:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion types it out: GG.
That's the game: TheFist defeats Ion, settled in the late game.
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