League · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Mon, Sep 7 2026 · 16:00 server time
Games
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■ Knapsack
■ Absence
army value
■ Knapsack
■ Absence
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:13 Knapsack spawns in Green at s2 while Absence spawns in Red at s3.We're underway — Knapsack spawns at s2, Absence answers from s3.
0:26 Absence opens 12 Pool against Knapsack's Overpool.Knapsack shows Overpool — Absence has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Knapsack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Knapsack's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Knapsack: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:56 Absence's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Absence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:59 Absence was out-microed by Knapsack and loses all his attacking forces.Absence commits and it's the wrong call — Knapsack cleans it up.
3:08 It seems that Absence only managed to destroy less than half of Knapsack's army.Absence clips Knapsack's army — real damage, but Knapsack fights on.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
4:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Knapsack starts moving out.Knapsack has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:23 Absence pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Absence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:38 Absence starts expanding.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
4:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:32 Knapsack lost all his zerglings to Absence!The early pressure works — Absence breaks Knapsack's front door.
6:01 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Quietly, Knapsack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:10 Eager to end the game, Knapsack moves out with his armies.Knapsack tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:19 Absence pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Absence: the first units are already marching.
7:37 Knapsack's number of expansions are equal to Absence's.Base for base, they're level — Knapsack and Absence match each other.
8:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:25 Knapsack successfully fends off Absence's attacks.Knapsack takes the fight on his terms and sends Absence home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:54 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
9:31 Knapsack's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Knapsack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Absence starts moving out.Absence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:22 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
10:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:11 Absence successfully fends off Knapsack's attacks.Absence takes the fight on his terms and sends Knapsack home with nothing.
11:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Knapsack destroyed only less than half of Absence's army.Knapsack takes a bite out of Absence's force and backs off.
12:04 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Absence — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:16 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Knapsack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:39 Knapsack is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Knapsack starts the push.
13:00 Absence is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Absence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:59 Knapsack failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Absence's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Absence breaks Knapsack's position.
14:11 With excellent skills and micro, Knapsack managed to fend off Absence while losing less than half of his army.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Knapsack destroyed only less than half of Absence's army.Knapsack takes a bite out of Absence's force and backs off.
15:12 Absence is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Absence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:57 Absence made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Absence breaks Knapsack's position.
16:04 It seems that Absence only managed to destroy less than half of Knapsack's army.Absence clips Knapsack's army — real damage, but Knapsack fights on.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 Absence's forces appear to be larger compared to Knapsack's!Count the units: Absence has the edge over Knapsack right now.
17:26 Absence is pushing his speedlings.Absence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:34 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Knapsack takes another base — the economy widens.
18:03 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:41 All of a sudden, Knapsack has no armies left while Absence is continuing to push across the map!Knapsack's army evaporates. Absence doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Absence edges ahead on army strength.
19:19 With excellent skills and micro, Knapsack managed to fend off Absence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Absence — the losses are light.
19:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
19:56 Absence is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Absence starts the push.
20:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:38 The battle outcome favors Absence as Knapsack's armies melt into Absence's armies' weapon fire!Knapsack's army evaporates. Absence doesn't even slow down.
21:01 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Knapsack while losing less than half of his army.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Absence starts moving out.No more waiting. Absence pushes.
22:25 Knapsack decides to expand.Knapsack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:45 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
22:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:20 Knapsack held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Knapsack holds Absence.
23:50 Absence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Knapsack's army has been decimated.Absence clips Knapsack's army — real damage, but Knapsack fights on.
24:18 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:29 Knapsack must macro up quickly or Absence will just roll him over!Knapsack needs production, fast; Absence's army has outgrown his.
25:00 Absence is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Absence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:34 Knapsack failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Absence's mutalisks!Knapsack's defense bends, then snaps. Absence takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:57 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:34 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:43 Absence shot down Knapsack's hatchery.Absence finds the weak point and Knapsack's new base is gone.
27:16 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Knapsack takes another base — the economy widens.
27:45 Knapsack is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Knapsack starts the push.
28:07 Absence is pushing his speedlings.Absence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:25 Absence places down a hatchery.Quietly, Absence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:15 Absence had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Knapsack's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Absence holds Knapsack.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:35 It seems that Knapsack only managed to destroy less than half of Absence's army.Knapsack clips Absence's army — real damage, but Absence fights on.
30:03 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Absence — the losses are light.
30:23 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Knapsack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:38 Knapsack is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Knapsack starts the push.
31:06 Absence is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Absence starts the push.
31:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:57 Absence had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Knapsack's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Absence holds Knapsack.
32:12 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Knapsack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
32:38 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Absence — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:47 What a pity! Knapsack managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Absence's army.Knapsack goes for the raid — Absence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:23 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:36 Knapsack is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Knapsack's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Absence starts moving out.Here it comes: Absence crosses the map with everything.
34:36 Knapsack places down a hatchery.Knapsack takes another base — the economy widens.
35:00 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.
35:17 Knapsack was out-microed by Absence and loses all his attacking forces.Absence holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
35:28 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Knapsack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
35:57 Absence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Knapsack's army has been decimated.Absence clips Knapsack's army — real damage, but Knapsack fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:13 Knapsack tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Absence's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Absence shuts the door on Knapsack.
36:49 Absence is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Absence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:03 Knapsack's army is small compared to Absence!Knapsack is badly outgunned — Absence's force is a size larger.
37:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:54 Knapsack had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Absence's mutalisks are fleeing!Knapsack absorbs the mid-game push — Absence gained nothing for the cost.
38:12 With excellent skills and micro, Knapsack managed to fend off Absence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Absence — the losses are light.
38:33 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
39:01 Knapsack is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Knapsack hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:28 Absence decides to start pushing across the map.Absence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
40:07 Knapsack attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Absence remakes and holds.Knapsack throws the endgame army in and Absence simply refuses to lose.
40:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Knapsack destroyed only less than half of Absence's army.Knapsack clips Absence's army — real damage, but Absence fights on.
40:52 With excellent skills and micro, Knapsack managed to fend off Absence while losing less than half of his army.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:18 What a pity! Knapsack managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Absence's army.Knapsack knocks, Absence answers. No damage done.
41:40 Absence scouted Knapsack's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Absence's harassment is scouted early.
42:09 Absence scouted the attempt but Knapsack is still going with it!Plans change: Knapsack's raiders are needed on defense.
42:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Knapsack! Absence's economy is suffering!Knapsack gets into Absence's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:53 Both hives are up. Absence moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Absence moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:33 Knapsack wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Absence pulls back.Knapsack holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:51 It seems that Absence only managed to destroy less than half of Knapsack's army.Absence takes a bite out of Knapsack's force and backs off.
44:33 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
44:46 Knapsack starts pushing across the map.Knapsack tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:22 Absence successfully fends off Knapsack's attacks.Knapsack commits and it's the wrong call — Absence cleans it up.
45:46 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
46:08 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Absence — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:46 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Knapsack pushes.Everything Knapsack has built comes forward at once.
47:07 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Absence pushes.Everything Absence has built comes forward at once.
47:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:40 The mutalisk flock turns and Absence has to disengage — Knapsack holds.Absence throws the endgame army in and Knapsack simply refuses to lose.
48:13 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:48 Absence must macro up quickly or Knapsack will just roll him over!Absence is badly outgunned — Knapsack's force is a size larger.
49:14 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Knapsack pushes.This is the big one — Knapsack commits the late-game army.
49:37 Absence moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Absence commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:19 Absence wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Knapsack's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Absence's late-game push decides it.
50:58 After that battle, Knapsack still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:11 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
51:45 Both hives are up. Knapsack moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Knapsack moves out to end it.
52:01 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Absence is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Absence moves out to end it.
52:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:53 Knapsack's lurkers were caught out of position and Absence never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Absence's late-game push decides it.
53:03 Knapsack lost about half of his army in that battle.Absence pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:29 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Knapsack — the losses are light.
53:55 Knapsack moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Knapsack moves out to end it.
54:14 Absence decides to start pushing across the map.Absence has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:06 The battle outcome favors Absence as Knapsack's armies melt into Absence's armies' weapon fire!Absence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
55:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Absence destroyed only less than half of Knapsack's army.Absence clips Knapsack's army — real damage, but Knapsack fights on.
55:40 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Knapsack while losing less than half of his army.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:11 Knapsack's hatchery has been destroyed by Absence.No reinforcements in time: Knapsack watches Absence level the expansion.
56:39 Absence places down a hatchery.Quietly, Absence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:01 Eager to end the game, Absence moves out with his armies.Absence has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:30 Knapsack must macro up quickly or Absence will just roll him over!Knapsack needs production, fast; Absence's army has outgrown his.
57:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:02 The mutalisk flock belongs to Absence and Knapsack's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Absence's late-game push decides it.
58:28 About half of Knapsack's army has been decimated in that battle.Absence pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Knapsack destroyed only less than half of Absence's army.Knapsack takes a bite out of Absence's force and backs off.
59:14 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Absence is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Absence moves out to end it.
59:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
59:53 Absence kills off Knapsack's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Absence. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Absence is far ahead.
60:17 Knapsack has lost about half of his army in that battle.Absence pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:55 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Knapsack while losing less than half of his army.Knapsack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Knapsack GGs!That's it. Knapsack looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Absence defeats Knapsack, settled in the late game.
■ Uranium
■ Absence
army value
■ Uranium
■ Absence
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:11 Absence spawns at s2 in Yellow while Uranium spawns at s1 in Orange.Absence takes s2 in Yellow; Uranium settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:46 Uranium opens Forge Fast Expand against Absence's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Absence's Overpool against Uranium's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:04 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Uranium warps in a nexus.Uranium plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Absence's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Absence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:31 Uranium is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Uranium tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:56 Uranium must macro up quickly or Absence will just roll him over!Uranium needs production, fast; Absence's army has outgrown his.
3:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Absence failed to break Uranium's defending line of zealots.Absence's early gamble buys nothing — Uranium's defense was already in place.
4:20 After that battle, Uranium still has most of his army with him.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 Uranium destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Absence's army has been decimated.Uranium takes a bite out of Absence's force and backs off.
5:33 Absence starts pushing across the map.Absence has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:49 Uranium's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Uranium: the first units are already marching.
6:17 Absence places down a hatchery.Quietly, Absence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:49 Uranium warps in a nexus.Uranium takes another base — the economy widens.
7:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:57 Absence with some nice speedling surrounds killed Uranium's zealots!Uranium wasn't ready. Absence's early aggression takes the lead.
8:28 Uranium has lost about half of his army in that battle.Absence pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:59 About half of Absence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Uranium's force stays on that battlefield.
9:14 Currently, neither Absence nor Uranium appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Absence and Uranium yet.
9:51 Absence's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Absence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:23 Uranium's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Uranium tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:13 With really nice micro, Absence's speedlings kills off Uranium's dragoons.Uranium wasn't ready. Absence's early aggression takes the lead.
11:46 About half of Uranium's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Absence's force stays on that battlefield.
12:10 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Uranium while losing less than half of his army.Uranium keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 Absence destroys Uranium's nexus, denying expansions.Uranium's expansion burns — Absence tears it down.
13:00 Absence places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Absence expands.
13:43 Uranium desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Uranium takes another base — the economy widens.
13:58 Absence is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Absence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:42 Uranium is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Uranium goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:00 Uranium warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Uranium expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:08 All of a sudden, Uranium has no armies left while Absence is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Absence. The push continues.
16:30 Uranium has lost about half of his army in that battle.Absence pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Uranium — the losses are light.
17:30 Absence starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Absence crosses the map with everything.
17:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:24 Absence's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Uranium's army.Uranium's defense bends, then snaps. Absence takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Absence's way right now.
— The late game —
18:47 About half of Uranium's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Absence's force stays on that battlefield.
19:25 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Uranium — the losses are light.
19:44 Absence shot down Uranium's nexus.The base falls. Absence rips Uranium's economy back a full step.
20:29 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
20:45 Uranium warps in a nexus.Uranium plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:17 Reaver! Reaver! Uranium's reaver is killing off most of Absence's workers!Uranium gets into Absence's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:52 Absence has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Absence's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:17 Uranium warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Uranium expands.
22:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Absence is far ahead.
23:11 Absence's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Uranium's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Absence breaks Uranium's position.
23:47 Uranium seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Absence limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
24:17 It seems that Uranium only managed to destroy less than half of Absence's army.Uranium takes a bite out of Absence's force and backs off.
24:38 Absence now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Absence's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Uranium GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Uranium taps.
Absence takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Amender
■ Absence
army value
■ Amender
■ Absence
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:08 Amender spawns at s1 in Teal while Absence spawns at s2 in White.Amender in Teal at s1. Absence in White at s2. The map is set.
0:37 Amender gets Forge Fast Expand against Absence's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Amender's Forge Fast Expand against Absence's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:19 Amender warps in a nexus.Amender takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Amender is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Amender: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:33 Absence pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Absence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:52 Amender failed to kill off Absence's defending zerglings.Absence holds the early rush without blinking.
4:07 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Amender while losing less than half of his army.Amender keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Amender seems to be fine.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 Amender's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Amender: the first units are already marching.
5:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Absence starts moving out.Absence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:58 Absence with his speedlings successfully defend against Amender's early zealot pressure.Absence holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Absence holds the stronger army for now.
7:19 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Amender — the losses are light.
7:57 Amender has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Absence's force stays on that battlefield.
8:22 Amender warps in a nexus.Quietly, Amender adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:46 Absence places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Absence expands.
9:18 Absence decides to move out with his armies.Absence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:20 Amender lost some of his dragoons to Absence's speedlings!The early pressure works — Absence breaks Amender's front door.
11:03 Amender has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Absence's force stays on that battlefield.
11:34 Amender destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Absence's army has been decimated.Amender takes a bite out of Absence's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Absence is far ahead.
11:46 Absence's forces appear to be larger compared to Amender's!Count the units: Absence has the edge over Amender right now.
12:24 Absence's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Absence: the first units are already marching.
12:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:23 Absence kills off Amender's armies and continues pushing!Absence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:50 Amender lost about half of his army in that battle.Absence pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:26 With excellent skills and micro, Absence managed to fend off Amender while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Amender — the losses are light.
14:52 Absence pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Absence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:32 Amender desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Amender takes another base — the economy widens.
15:54 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 It's all going Absence's way right now.
16:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:02 Amender failed to deal nicely with Absence's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Amender's defense bends, then snaps. Absence takes the middle of the game.
17:26 After that battle, Absence destroyed more than half of Amender's army.Absence shreds the better part of Amender's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
18:13 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Amender — the losses are light.
18:27 Amender is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Amender starts the push.
18:59 Absence has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Absence's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:14 Absence burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Amender's push!Absence absorbs the mid-game push — Amender gained nothing for the cost.
20:41 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Amender — the losses are light.
🎙 Absence's force dwarfs what Amender has left on the field.
20:59 After that battle, Absence destroyed more than half of Amender's army.Absence shreds the better part of Amender's army in one engagement.
21:31 Absence now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Absence's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Amender GGs!Amender types it out: GG.
GG. Absence closes it out over Amender.
■ Tubule
■ Absence
army value
■ Tubule
■ Absence
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:13 Absence spawns in Green at s2 while Tubule spawns in Teal at s1.Absence takes s2 in Green; Tubule settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:44 Tubule gets 1 Rax FE against Absence's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Absence, 1 Rax FE from Tubule.
— The early game —
1:22 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Tubule places down a command center.Tubule takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Attempting to end the game, Absence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Absence crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Tubule decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Tubule: the first units are already marching.
3:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:10 Tubule was out-microed by Absence and loses all his attacking forces.Tubule commits and it's the wrong call — Absence cleans it up.
4:54 It seems that Tubule only managed to destroy less than half of Absence's army.Tubule clips Absence's army — real damage, but Absence fights on.
5:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Tubule seems to be fine.Absence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:23 Tubule places down a command center.Tubule takes another base — the economy widens.
6:56 Absence with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Absence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:42 Tubule must macro up quickly or Absence will just roll him over!Tubule is badly outgunned — Absence's force is a size larger.
🎙 Absence holds the stronger army for now.
8:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:51 Absence kills off Tubule's armies and continues pushing!Absence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:14 About half of Tubule's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Absence's force stays on that battlefield.
10:00 After that battle, Absence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Tubule — the losses are light.
10:23 Absence decides to move out with his armies.Absence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:46 Mismicro from Tubule gave opportunity to Absence! Absence is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Tubule wasn't ready. Absence's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Tubule is hanging on by a thread against Absence's army.
12:16 Tubule has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Absence's force stays on that battlefield.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Tubule — the losses are light.
13:29 Tubule tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Absence's armies.Absence finds the weak point and Tubule's new base is gone.
13:58 Absence places down a hatchery.Absence takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
14:37 Tubule places down a command center.Tubule plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:04 Absence with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Absence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:44 Tubule places down a command center.Tubule plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:57 Mismicro from Tubule gave opportunity to Absence! Absence is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Tubule wasn't ready. Absence's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Absence is far ahead.
17:29 Tubule lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Absence — more than half the force is gone.
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Absence seems to be fine.Tubule keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:37 Absence starts pushing across the map.Absence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Tubule taps out!Tubule GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Absence defeats Tubule, settled in the early game.
Head to head
2 earlier meetings
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