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■ Vasa
■ Ion
army value
■ Vasa
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:14 The Teal Vasa spawns at s2 while Red Ion spawns at s1.Vasa takes s2 in Teal; Ion settles in at s1 in Red.
0:37 Vasa gets 2 Fact Vulture against Ion's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Vasa, 2 Gate Goons from Ion.
— The early game —
1:01 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Vasa bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Vasa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
3:05 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.
3:36 Ion fends off Vasa's marines with his dragoons.Vasa's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
4:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
4:48 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:08 Vasa bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Vasa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:53 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:09 In terms of army size, Vasa is behind Ion!Vasa needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
6:55 Vasa places down a command center.Quietly, Vasa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
7:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
7:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:28 Vasa's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his dragoons!Vasa wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
8:42 Ion only destroyed about half of Vasa's army.Half of Vasa's force is gone — Ion took it apart.
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
9:51 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 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.
10:44 Vasa lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.Vasa wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
11:29 About half of Vasa's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Ion's force dwarfs what Vasa has left on the field.
11:50 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:19 Ion successfully pressures Vasa with his dragoons! Vasa is contained.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Vasa's front door.
14:04 About half of Vasa's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
14:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
15:20 Vasa places down a command center.Quietly, Vasa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:09 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Ion's force dwarfs what Vasa has left on the field.
16:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:04 Ion successfully pressures Vasa with his dragoons! Vasa is contained.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Vasa's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ion is far ahead.
17:40 Vasa seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ion — more than half the force is gone.
18:03 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:41 Vasa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Vasa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:07 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
19:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:06 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Vasa's attacks.Vasa commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:05 Vasa lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Ion — more than half the force is gone.
21:31 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
22:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Vasa GGs!That's it. Vasa looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Vasa taps out. Ion's early game was simply better.
■ Vasa
■ Ion
army value
■ Vasa
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (296 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Ion spawning at s1 and Purple Vasa spawning at s3.Ion in Orange at s1. Vasa in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:41 Vasa gets 2 Fact Vulture against Ion's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Ion, 2 Fact Vulture from Vasa.
— The early game —
0:53 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Vasa figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Vasa: the first units are already marching.
2:29 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.
2:38 Ion's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Vasa continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Vasa breaks Ion's front door.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
3:57 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:11 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa takes another base — the economy widens.
4:35 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:50 Eager to end the game, Vasa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Vasa crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:29 Vasa's defending marines kills Ion's early goons.Vasa holds the early rush without blinking.
6:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:13 Vasa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
6:31 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Vasa starts moving out.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
7:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:53 Ion kills off Vasa's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:02 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
9:19 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:29 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:04 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Vasa!Ion needs production, fast; Vasa's army has outgrown his.
10:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:50 Vasa successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Vasa holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:57 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
11:21 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
11:47 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:29 Ion avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Vasa's main army! Ion destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Vasa's position.
12:53 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Vasa is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Vasa is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
13:52 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:15 Vasa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:31 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:54 Ion starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
15:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:36 Ion's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Vasa's tank came bombarding into the scene! Ion has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Vasa holds Ion.
16:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Vasa destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Vasa takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
16:53 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:20 Vasa is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Vasa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:01 With a few well placed mines, Vasa swept through Ion's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Vasa breaks Ion's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:51 Vasa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Vasa.
19:27 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
19:37 Vasa starts expanding.Quietly, Vasa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:59 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 Vasa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Vasa hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:56 In terms of army size, Ion and Vasa are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
21:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:41 It seems like Vasa ran out of scans! Ion's dark templars killed off Vasa's pushing armies!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Vasa gained nothing for the cost.
22:01 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:27 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Vasa's army.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
22:34 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:03 Vasa decides to move out with his armies.Vasa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:43 It seems like Vasa ran out of scans! Ion's dark templars killed off Vasa's pushing armies!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Vasa gained nothing for the cost.
24:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
24:21 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:51 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:13 Vasa places down a command center.More workers, more money: Vasa expands.
25:35 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:03 Vasa's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Vasa starts the push.
26:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:31 Fortunately enough for Vasa, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Ion's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Vasa absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
26:54 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:12 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:40 Dropship! Dropship! Vasa drops some vultures into Ion's mineral line!Ion looks away for one second and Vasa makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:55 Vasa appears to have more army than Ion!Vasa's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
28:33 Vasa dropped some marines into Ion's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Vasa. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
28:54 Ion casts some storm! But Vasa lost no workers.Good instincts from Vasa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:03 Vasa decides to move out with his armies.Vasa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:39 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.
29:46 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Vasa's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
30:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:39 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
30:58 Where is Vasa's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Vasa's mineral line!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Vasa's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:30 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:44 Vasa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Vasa crosses the map with everything.
32:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:25 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Vasa seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Vasa's position.
32:57 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Vasa's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Vasa's force and backs off.
33:04 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
33:26 Ion tried to harass Vasa but Vasa successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Vasa shuts the door on Ion.
33:50 Vasa moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Vasa crosses the map with everything.
34:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:35 Vasa was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.Ion holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
34:51 It seems that Vasa only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
35:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Vasa's army.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
35:35 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Vasa.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Vasa right now.
36:06 Aaaaaa, Vasa's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Vasa's economy takes a real hit.
36:31 Cloaked wraiths from Vasa are harassing Ion!Vasa gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:49 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
36:59 Vasa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Vasa commits the late-game army.
37:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:48 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Vasa's tanks shred what is left of Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Vasa's late-game push decides it.
38:18 It seems that Vasa only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
38:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
38:54 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
39:17 Vasa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Vasa moves out to end it.
39:44 Currently, neither Ion nor Vasa appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Vasa yet.
40:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:30 Vasa sieged too far forward and Ion's speedlots got in among the tanks.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:04 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
41:27 Aaaaaa, Vasa's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Ion gets into Vasa's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:52 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
42:11 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Vasa moves out to end it.
42:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:50 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Ion kills the rest at leisure. Vasa is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
43:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
43:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:10 Vasa's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.Vasa knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:26 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
44:47 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Vasa moves out to end it.
45:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
45:19 Ion's storms came a second late and Vasa held everything.Vasa holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
46:12 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
46:29 Vasa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Vasa knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
46:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
47:09 Vasa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Vasa commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:09 Vasa's goliaths shred the carriers — Ion has to retreat.Vasa holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Vasa's army.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
48:50 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:00 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
49:28 Vasa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Vasa commits the late-game army.
49:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:15 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Vasa has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
50:30 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Vasa's army has been decimated.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:04 It seems that Vasa only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Vasa takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
51:23 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
51:37 Vasa moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Vasa commits the late-game army.
51:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:28 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and Vasa cleans it up.Vasa holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Vasa's army.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
53:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Vasa destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
53:36 Ion's army is small compared to Vasa!Ion needs production, fast; Vasa's army has outgrown his.
53:46 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:19 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Vasa moves out to end it.
54:41 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.
55:01 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and Vasa cleans it up.Vasa holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
55:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
55:55 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
56:31 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Vasa is coming.Everything Vasa has built comes forward at once.
56:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:00 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Ion kills the rest at leisure. Vasa is in ruins.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Vasa late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
57:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Vasa destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
58:06 Cloaked wraiths from Vasa are harassing Ion!Ion looks away for one second and Vasa makes him pay for it.
58:27 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
58:52 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.This is the big one — Vasa commits the late-game army.
59:11 Currently, Ion and Vasa appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
59:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:03 Ion's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Vasa cannot break through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:14 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:49 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Vasa's army has been decimated.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
61:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
61:35 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Vasa moves out to end it.
61:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
62:11 With beautiful placement, Vasa successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Vasa's line. Great positioning.
62:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
63:00 Vasa destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
63:18 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
63:32 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.Everything Vasa has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:10 The storm never came. Vasa's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.The final army does its work — Vasa breaks Ion late.
64:34 It seems that Vasa only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Vasa clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
64:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
65:34 Both Ion and Vasa appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Vasa yet.
65:43 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
66:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Vasa starts moving out.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
66:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:55 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Vasa's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:15 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
67:43 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
68:03 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
68:18 Vasa starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Vasa crosses the map with everything.
68:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:05 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Vasa's tanks shred what is left of Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Vasa's late-game push decides it.
69:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
69:46 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
69:59 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:36 Vasa starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
70:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:13 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Vasa's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Vasa late.
71:35 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
72:16 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
72:44 Vasa starts pushing across the map.Vasa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
73:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
73:19 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Vasa's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:48 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
74:14 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:30 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
74:58 Vasa moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Vasa has built comes forward at once.
75:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
75:30 Vasa successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Vasa holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
75:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
76:23 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:34 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Vasa's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Vasa yet.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:59 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
77:28 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Vasa starts the long push.Everything Vasa has built comes forward at once.
77:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
78:02 Vasa breaks the choke at last — Ion's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Vasa's late-game push decides it.
78:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
78:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
79:20 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.
79:32 Eager to end the game, Vasa moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
79:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:09 Vasa successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Vasa's line. Great positioning.
80:38 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
81:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
81:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
81:53 Vasa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Vasa has built comes forward at once.
82:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
82:36 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Vasa is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Vasa. The push continues.
82:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
83:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:41 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
83:51 Vasa has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Vasa has built comes forward at once.
84:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
84:37 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Vasa has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Vasa late.
85:06 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
85:24 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
85:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
86:04 Vasa moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Vasa moves out to end it.
86:18 At the moment, neither Ion nor Vasa is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
87:09 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Vasa is continuing to push across the map!Ion's army evaporates. Vasa doesn't even slow down.
87:43 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
87:50 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
88:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
88:41 Attempting to end the game, Vasa moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
89:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
89:11 EMP lands on the arbiters! Ion's recall is stranded and Vasa cleans it up.Ion throws the endgame army in and Vasa simply refuses to lose.
89:35 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Vasa's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Vasa's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
90:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
90:20 Vasa appears to have more army than Ion!Count the units: Vasa has the edge over Ion right now.
90:44 It seems like Vasa has more units than Ion!Vasa's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
91:00 Both Ion and Vasa appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Vasa yet.
91:37 It seems like Vasa has more units than Ion!Vasa's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
92:02 It seems like Vasa has more units than Ion!Vasa's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
92:23 At the moment, Vasa seems to have more units than Ion.Count the units: Vasa has the edge over Ion right now.
92:44 Both Ion and Vasa appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Vasa match each other.
92:53 Ion must macro up quickly or Vasa will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Vasa's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
93:30 Vasa's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Vasa has the edge over Ion right now.
93:40 Vasa's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Vasa's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
94:02 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Vasa!Ion is badly outgunned — Vasa's force is a size larger.
94:28 Both Ion and Vasa appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Vasa match each other.
94:39 Vasa decides to all-in and suicides all of his armies.Vasa hurls the whole army forward — win or nothing.
95:18 After a long long battle, Ion finally takes the win.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Ion.
GG. Ion closes it out over Vasa.
■ Vasa
■ Ion
army value
■ Vasa
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Vasa spawns at s1 while Green Ion spawns at s2.We're underway — Vasa spawns at s1, Ion answers from s2.
0:43 Ion opens 14 Nexus against Vasa's Siege Expand.Vasa commits to Siege Expand; Ion answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:11 Vasa places down a command center.More workers, more money: Vasa expands.
1:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Vasa bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Vasa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:19 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Vasa.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Vasa right now.
3:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:09 With really nice micro, Vasa kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Vasa breaks Ion's front door.
4:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
5:09 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:37 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
6:11 Vasa decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Vasa goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:50 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:13 Vasa places down a command center.Quietly, Vasa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:14 Ion was out-microed by Vasa and loses all his attacking forces.Vasa takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Vasa pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:45 Ion starts expanding.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Vasa starts moving out.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
10:44 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
11:07 Vasa starts expanding.More workers, more money: Vasa expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:20 Vasa successfully kills off Ion's dragoons with nice marine micro.Ion wasn't ready. Vasa's early aggression takes the lead.
12:32 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Vasa pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:44 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Vasa's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Vasa's force is a size larger.
14:19 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:32 Vasa decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Vasa tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:10 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa takes another base — the economy widens.
15:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Vasa — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:08 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Vasa is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Vasa marches on.
16:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
17:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:47 Vasa bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Vasa: the first units are already marching.
18:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:37 Nice tank micro from Vasa! Ion's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Vasa breaks Ion's position.
19:18 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Vasa pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:07 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Vasa.Good instincts from Vasa; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The scales tip toward Vasa — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:46 Vasa is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Vasa's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:03 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:01 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Vasa abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Ion's army!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Vasa takes the middle of the game.
22:47 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Vasa pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
23:47 Vasa 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; Vasa starts the push.
24:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Vasa closes it out over Ion.
■ Vasa
■ Ion
army value
■ Vasa
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns at s1 in White while Vasa spawns at s2 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s1, Vasa at s2.
0:43 Ion gets 2 Gate Goons against Vasa's 1 Fact Double Expand.Ion commits to 2 Gate Goons; Vasa answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:20 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:55 Vasa desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Vasa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:08 Attempting to end the game, Vasa moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Vasa pushes.
3:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:36 Nice bunker placement by Ion, Vasa can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Vasa's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
4:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
5:44 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
6:28 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
7:04 Attempting to end the game, Vasa moves out with his armies.Vasa has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:36 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
— The mid game —
8:21 Vasa places down a command center.Quietly, Vasa adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:27 Vasa lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.Vasa wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
10:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Vasa seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:24 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:36 Vasa's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his dragoons!Vasa wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
13:08 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Vasa's army.Ion clips Vasa's army — real damage, but Vasa fights on.
— The late game —
13:42 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Vasa is a step behind and knows it.
14:19 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
14:54 Vasa is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Vasa is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
15:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:12 Vasa's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Vasa's front door.
16:56 Vasa lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
17:31 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Vasa GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Vasa taps.
GG. Ion closes it out over Vasa.
■ Vasa
■ Ion
army value
■ Vasa
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:13 Vasa spawns in Green at s2 while Ion spawns in White at s1.Vasa in Green at s2. Ion in White at s1. The map is set.
0:34 Ion gets 2 Gate Goons against Vasa's 14 CC.Vasa shows 14 CC — Ion has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Vasa decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Vasa crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:28 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
2:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:16 Ion successfully pressures Vasa with his dragoons! Vasa is contained.Vasa wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
3:43 After that battle, Vasa still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Eager to end the game, Vasa moves out with his armies.Vasa tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:10 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
5:35 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:05 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:17 Vasa lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Vasa's front door.
7:43 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:34 Vasa is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Vasa is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
9:01 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
9:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:55 Vasa fends off Ion's early goons with his marines.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Vasa's defense was already in place.
10:34 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:52 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:14 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:50 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
12:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:10 Vasa's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Vasa's front door.
13:41 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Vasa — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:37 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
15:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:40 Vasa did not have enough tanks to deal with Ion! Ion sliced through Vasa!Vasa's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
15:51 Ion destroyed about half of Vasa's army after that battle.Ion cuts Vasa's army in half.
16:21 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:03 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
17:26 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:43 Vasa places down a command center.Vasa plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:54 Ion's dragoons dealt with Vasa's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Ion!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Vasa's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
19:15 After that battle, Ion destroyed about half of Vasa's army.Ion cuts Vasa's army in half.
19:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:20 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
20:35 Vasa is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Vasa is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
21:14 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
21:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:08 Vasa failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Ion cleans up and continues pushing!Vasa's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
22:28 With excellent skills and micro, Vasa managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:51 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Vasa while losing less than half of his army.Vasa keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
23:30 Vasa tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Vasa knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
24:01 Vasa dropped some marines into Ion's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Vasa. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
24:17 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:19 Ion avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Vasa's main army! Ion destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Vasa's position.
25:42 Ion only destroyed about half of Vasa's army.Ion cuts Vasa's army in half.
26:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Vasa destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Vasa takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
26:48 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:05 Vasa having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Vasa taps.
Ion takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
9 games
Vasa
4 – 5
Ion