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■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
army value
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 cand1ce spawns in White at s2 while Mahrai Ziller spawns in Green at s1.cand1ce takes s2 in White; Mahrai Ziller settles in at s1 in Green.
2:15 cand1ce opens 12 Hatch against Mahrai Ziller's 2 Gate Rush.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from cand1ce, 2 Gate Rush from Mahrai Ziller.
4:19 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Mahrai Ziller's way right now.
6:14 Mahrai Ziller decides to cheese today.Mahrai Ziller isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:00 Mahrai Ziller with an aggressive opening starts to attack cand1ce.All or nothing: Mahrai Ziller's gamble arrives at cand1ce's base.
10:17 cand1ce GGs after being cheesed by Mahrai Ziller.It works! cand1ce can't hold the gamble and taps to Mahrai Ziller.
cand1ce taps out. Mahrai Ziller's early game was simply better.
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
army value
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Yellow Mahrai Ziller spawning at s3 and Teal cand1ce spawning at s1.Mahrai Ziller in Yellow at s3. cand1ce in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:48 Mahrai Ziller opens Forge Fast Expand against cand1ce's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Mahrai Ziller, Overpool from cand1ce.
— The early game —
1:16 Mahrai Ziller starts expanding.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Eager to end the game, Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 cand1ce decides to put some pressure on his opponent.cand1ce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:36 Mahrai Ziller kills off cand1ce's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mahrai Ziller breaks cand1ce's front door.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
4:37 cand1ce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.cand1ce takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
5:14 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:42 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from cand1ce: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
6:30 cand1ce desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:19 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.
7:47 cand1ce with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!The early pressure works — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's front door.
8:09 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
9:03 Mahrai Ziller's army is small compared to cand1ce!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; cand1ce's army has outgrown his.
9:40 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:38 The battle outcome favors cand1ce as Mahrai Ziller's armies melt into cand1ce's armies' weapon fire!cand1ce wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:12 Mahrai Ziller has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of cand1ce's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage cand1ce as the game develops.
11:48 Mahrai Ziller destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of cand1ce's army has been decimated.Mahrai Ziller clips cand1ce's army — real damage, but cand1ce fights on.
12:14 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:10 All of a sudden, Mahrai Ziller has no armies left while cand1ce is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for cand1ce. The push continues.
13:35 About half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated in that battle.cand1ce pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:16 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller clips cand1ce's army — real damage, but cand1ce fights on.
14:38 cand1ce's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:19 Mahrai Ziller starts expanding.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:37 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller is hanging on by a thread against cand1ce's army.
16:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:38 With really nice micro, cand1ce's speedlings kills off Mahrai Ziller's dragoons.Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. cand1ce's early aggression takes the lead.
17:05 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of cand1ce's force stays on that battlefield.
17:35 Mahrai Ziller destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of cand1ce's army has been decimated.Mahrai Ziller clips cand1ce's army — real damage, but cand1ce fights on.
18:15 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:17 cand1ce's zerglings surround Mahrai Ziller's archons while cand1ce's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor cand1ce!Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. cand1ce takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: cand1ce is far ahead.
19:42 Mahrai Ziller lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted cand1ce — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:10 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller clips cand1ce's army — real damage, but cand1ce fights on.
20:35 cand1ce moves out with his armies.cand1ce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:10 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.
21:34 cand1ce's zerglings surround Mahrai Ziller's archons while cand1ce's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor cand1ce!The mid-game push crashes through — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
22:18 The attack was a success, Mahrai Ziller lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted cand1ce — more than half the force is gone.
22:36 Mahrai Ziller destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of cand1ce's army has been decimated.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of cand1ce's force and backs off.
23:17 Where is cand1ce's detector? Mahrai Ziller sends dark templars to harass cand1ce's mineral line!The raid lands — Mahrai Ziller chips away at cand1ce's foundation.
23:33 cand1ce brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 It's all going cand1ce's way right now.
24:15 Mahrai Ziller having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Mahrai Ziller GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: cand1ce defeats Mahrai Ziller, settled in the mid game.
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
army value
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Yellow cand1ce spawning at s4 and Red Mahrai Ziller spawning at s3.We're underway — cand1ce spawns at s4, Mahrai Ziller answers from s3.
0:45 cand1ce opens 12 Pool against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.cand1ce commits to 12 Pool; Mahrai Ziller answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 cand1ce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: cand1ce expands.
1:58 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 cand1ce is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:11 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
3:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:09 cand1ce lost all of his zerglings to Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
4:44 About half of cand1ce's army has been decimated in that battle.Mahrai Ziller pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:30 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
5:58 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:37 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:04 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
7:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Mahrai Ziller as the game develops.
8:19 cand1ce lost all of his zerglings to Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mahrai Ziller breaks cand1ce's front door.
— The mid game —
8:50 About half of cand1ce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
9:48 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:13 The battle outcome favors Mahrai Ziller as cand1ce's armies melt into Mahrai Ziller's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Mahrai Ziller. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Mahrai Ziller's way right now.
11:49 cand1ce lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
12:54 Eager to end the game, Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mahrai Ziller crosses the map with everything.
13:17 cand1ce's number of expansions are equal to Mahrai Ziller's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller yet.
13:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
14:35 cand1ce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mahrai Ziller continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 cand1ce is hanging on by a thread against Mahrai Ziller's army.
15:09 cand1ce seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mahrai Ziller — more than half the force is gone.
15:32 It seems that cand1ce only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
16:18 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
16:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:30 cand1ce lost all of his zerglings to Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
18:01 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller destroyed more than half of cand1ce's army.When the smoke clears, Mahrai Ziller has erased most of what cand1ce brought.
18:32 It seems that cand1ce only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
19:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, cand1ce GGs!cand1ce GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Mahrai Ziller takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
army value
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The Green Mahrai Ziller spawns at s1 while Blue cand1ce spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Mahrai Ziller at s1, cand1ce at s2.
0:39 Mahrai Ziller opens Forge Fast Expand against cand1ce's 12 Hatch.Mahrai Ziller commits to Forge Fast Expand; cand1ce answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:14 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
1:54 cand1ce places down a hatchery.Quietly, cand1ce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:30 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 cand1ce is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:14 Mahrai Ziller kills off all of cand1ce's offensive zerglings with his zealots.cand1ce's early gamble buys nothing — Mahrai Ziller's defense was already in place.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
5:33 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
5:54 cand1ce's army is small compared to Mahrai Ziller!cand1ce is badly outgunned — Mahrai Ziller's force is a size larger.
6:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mahrai Ziller starts moving out.Mahrai Ziller tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:01 cand1ce's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:39 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
8:20 cand1ce decides to expand.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:23 cand1ce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mahrai Ziller continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
10:12 About half of cand1ce's army has been decimated in that battle.Mahrai Ziller pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:29 It seems that cand1ce only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
11:18 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
11:42 cand1ce is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:59 Mahrai Ziller kills off cand1ce's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller edges ahead on army strength.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:08 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:46 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:13 cand1ce must macro up quickly or Mahrai Ziller will just roll him over!cand1ce is badly outgunned — Mahrai Ziller's force is a size larger.
15:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:16 cand1ce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mahrai Ziller continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
16:56 cand1ce lost about half of his army in that battle.Mahrai Ziller pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:25 It seems that cand1ce only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
18:01 cand1ce having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — cand1ce taps.
That's the game: Mahrai Ziller defeats cand1ce, settled in the early game.
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
army value
■ Mahrai Ziller
■ cand1ce
economy
Play-by-play (203 lines)
0:14 cand1ce spawns at s2 in Purple while Mahrai Ziller spawns at s1 in Yellow.cand1ce in Purple at s2. Mahrai Ziller in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:40 cand1ce opens 12 Pool against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from cand1ce, Forge Fast Expand from Mahrai Ziller.
— The early game —
0:56 cand1ce places down a hatchery.Quietly, cand1ce adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
1:37 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!cand1ce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mahrai Ziller starts moving out.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:40 cand1ce's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mahrai Ziller continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!cand1ce wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
3:10 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:13 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
4:44 cand1ce's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from cand1ce: the first units are already marching.
5:13 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:33 cand1ce must macro up quickly or Mahrai Ziller will just roll him over!cand1ce needs production, fast; Mahrai Ziller's army has outgrown his.
5:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:02 cand1ce was out-microed by Mahrai Ziller and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mahrai Ziller's line. Great positioning.
6:39 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
7:16 cand1ce is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:42 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:36 Mahrai Ziller failed to break cand1ce's zergling line of defense.Mahrai Ziller's early gamble buys nothing — cand1ce's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
9:38 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:56 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
10:13 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:18 Mahrai Ziller lost some of his dragoons to cand1ce's speedlings!Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. cand1ce's early aggression takes the lead.
11:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, cand1ce destroyed only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mahrai Ziller destroyed only less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of cand1ce's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:26 cand1ce now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:23 Mahrai Ziller made some nice storms, and it killed majority of cand1ce's hydralisks! cand1ce has to back off!Mahrai Ziller absorbs the mid-game push — cand1ce gained nothing for the cost.
13:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:12 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:22 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:46 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
15:22 cand1ce has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:00 cand1ce's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mahrai Ziller's army.The mid-game push crashes through — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:47 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
17:08 cand1ce now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:35 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mahrai Ziller starts the push.
17:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:16 cand1ce scourged some of Mahrai Ziller's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!cand1ce absorbs the mid-game push — Mahrai Ziller gained nothing for the cost.
18:37 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
19:24 Mahrai Ziller tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to cand1ce's economy.Mahrai Ziller knocks, cand1ce answers. No damage done.
19:38 cand1ce has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mahrai Ziller is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:21 In terms of army size, cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller are around equal.Unit for unit, cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller are level.
21:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:20 cand1ce burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Mahrai Ziller's push!cand1ce absorbs the mid-game push — Mahrai Ziller gained nothing for the cost.
21:29 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:29 cand1ce now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:40 Eager to end the game, Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mahrai Ziller crosses the map with everything.
23:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:35 cand1ce's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mahrai Ziller's army.The mid-game push crashes through — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
23:51 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mahrai Ziller destroyed only less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of cand1ce's force and backs off.
24:29 It seems like cand1ce has more units than Mahrai Ziller!cand1ce's army is visibly the bigger one — Mahrai Ziller should not take this fight.
25:07 cand1ce decides to put some pressure on his opponent.cand1ce has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mahrai Ziller is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:02 A few beautiful storms from Mahrai Ziller turned the battle around! Mahrai Ziller won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Mahrai Ziller breaks cand1ce's position.
26:40 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
26:49 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
27:19 Mahrai Ziller tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to cand1ce's economy.Mahrai Ziller knocks, cand1ce answers. No damage done.
27:36 cand1ce now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:53 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:37 Mahrai Ziller failed to deal nicely with cand1ce's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:05 cand1ce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.cand1ce clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
29:41 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of cand1ce's force and backs off.
29:55 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or cand1ce will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — cand1ce's force is a size larger.
30:13 Attempting to end the game, cand1ce moves out with his armies.No more waiting. cand1ce pushes.
30:48 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:03 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.
31:34 cand1ce's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mahrai Ziller's army.The mid-game push crashes through — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
31:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
32:01 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:33 cand1ce has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:54 Mahrai Ziller decides to move out with his armies.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
33:35 cand1ce's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mahrai Ziller's army.The mid-game push crashes through — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
33:53 cand1ce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.cand1ce takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
34:29 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of cand1ce's force and backs off.
34:47 cand1ce brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.cand1ce's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mahrai Ziller starts moving out.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:53 cand1ce failed to bring in overlords as Mahrai Ziller's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Mahrai Ziller breaks cand1ce's position.
36:23 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, cand1ce destroyed only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
37:03 Mahrai Ziller destroys cand1ce's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Mahrai Ziller rips cand1ce's economy back a full step.
37:32 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:50 cand1ce scouted Mahrai Ziller's attempt to harass!No surprises today — cand1ce's harassment is scouted early.
38:18 Seems like Mahrai Ziller is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Mahrai Ziller wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
38:27 Mahrai Ziller tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to cand1ce's economy.Mahrai Ziller knocks, cand1ce answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
38:54 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and cand1ce pushes.Everything cand1ce has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:19 In terms of army size, Mahrai Ziller is behind cand1ce!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; cand1ce's army has outgrown his.
39:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:07 cand1ce's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Mahrai Ziller loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. cand1ce's late-game push decides it.
40:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
40:52 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:05 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and cand1ce pushes.This is the big one — cand1ce commits the late-game army.
41:37 Mahrai Ziller decides to start pushing across the map.Mahrai Ziller tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:15 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Mahrai Ziller's dragoons fire into nothing and cand1ce holds.Mahrai Ziller throws the endgame army in and cand1ce simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:46 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
43:13 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:27 Mahrai Ziller tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by cand1ce.Mahrai Ziller goes for the raid — cand1ce is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:49 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: cand1ce commits to the break.This is the big one — cand1ce commits the late-game army.
44:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
44:33 Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off cand1ce's attacks.Mahrai Ziller takes the fight on his terms and sends cand1ce home with nothing.
45:03 cand1ce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.cand1ce clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
45:18 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:48 Mahrai Ziller casts some storm! But cand1ce lost no workers.Mahrai Ziller knocks, cand1ce answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:00 cand1ce decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: cand1ce crosses the map with everything.
46:24 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Mahrai Ziller.Max supply, full upgrades: Mahrai Ziller moves out to end it.
46:49 Currently, cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:28 The battle outcome favors cand1ce as Mahrai Ziller's armies melt into cand1ce's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for cand1ce. The push continues.
47:54 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
48:25 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:35 Attempting to end the game, cand1ce moves out with his armies.Here it comes: cand1ce crosses the map with everything.
49:04 Every gateway is pumping and Mahrai Ziller starts walking across the map.Everything Mahrai Ziller has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:54 Mahrai Ziller's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and cand1ce's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Mahrai Ziller's late-game push decides it.
50:15 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller clips cand1ce's army — real damage, but cand1ce fights on.
50:43 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:55 Mahrai Ziller casts some storm! But cand1ce lost no workers.Mahrai Ziller knocks, cand1ce answers. No damage done.
51:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — cand1ce goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: cand1ce moves out to end it.
51:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
52:00 Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off cand1ce's attacks.cand1ce commits and it's the wrong call — Mahrai Ziller cleans it up.
52:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, cand1ce destroyed only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.cand1ce clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:44 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:18 Aaaaaa, cand1ce's mineral line is stormed by Mahrai Ziller's high templars!The raid lands — Mahrai Ziller chips away at cand1ce's foundation.
53:28 cand1ce moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: cand1ce moves out to end it.
53:49 Mahrai Ziller decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mahrai Ziller crosses the map with everything.
54:24 Currently, neither cand1ce nor Mahrai Ziller appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller yet.
54:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:00 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Mahrai Ziller walks through cand1ce's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Mahrai Ziller's late-game push decides it.
55:34 Mahrai Ziller destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of cand1ce's army has been decimated.Mahrai Ziller clips cand1ce's army — real damage, but cand1ce fights on.
56:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:15 Reaver! Reaver! Mahrai Ziller's reaver is killing off most of cand1ce's workers!Beautiful harassment from Mahrai Ziller. cand1ce's economy takes a real hit.
56:40 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: cand1ce commits to the break.This is the big one — cand1ce commits the late-game army.
56:51 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or cand1ce will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; cand1ce's army has outgrown his.
57:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:53 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. cand1ce's late-game push decides it.
58:13 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:32 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:46 cand1ce decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. cand1ce pushes.
59:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage cand1ce as the game develops.
59:38 cand1ce kills off Mahrai Ziller's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for cand1ce. The push continues.
60:08 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
60:19 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:37 Where is cand1ce's detector? Mahrai Ziller sends dark templars to harass cand1ce's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mahrai Ziller. cand1ce's economy takes a real hit.
61:05 cand1ce decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: cand1ce crosses the map with everything.
61:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:48 All of a sudden, Mahrai Ziller has no armies left while cand1ce is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for cand1ce. The push continues.
62:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
62:35 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage cand1ce as the game develops.
63:02 cand1ce starts pushing across the map.cand1ce tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
63:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:53 All of a sudden, Mahrai Ziller has no armies left while cand1ce is continuing to push across the map!Mahrai Ziller's army evaporates. cand1ce doesn't even slow down.
64:15 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for cand1ce — the losses are light.
64:35 Losing only less than half of his army, cand1ce seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
64:50 Both cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between cand1ce and Mahrai Ziller yet.
65:25 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: cand1ce commits to the break.This is the big one — cand1ce commits the late-game army.
65:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:11 Plague on the templar, and cand1ce's ultralisks walk straight through Mahrai Ziller.The final army does its work — cand1ce breaks Mahrai Ziller late.
🎙 cand1ce has built a commanding army lead — Mahrai Ziller needs something special here.
66:27 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:54 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of cand1ce's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of cand1ce's force and backs off.
67:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mahrai Ziller taps out!That's it. Mahrai Ziller looks at the field one last time and concedes.
cand1ce takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 The Orange Mahrai Ziller spawns at s3 while Red cand1ce spawns at s1.Mahrai Ziller takes s3 in Orange; cand1ce settles in at s1 in Red.
0:46 cand1ce opens Overpool against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Mahrai Ziller, Overpool from cand1ce.
— The early game —
1:09 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 cand1ce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: cand1ce expands.
2:12 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 cand1ce is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.cand1ce tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:08 Mahrai Ziller kills off all of cand1ce's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller holds the early rush without blinking.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off cand1ce while losing less than half of his army.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Mahrai Ziller decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:15 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!cand1ce goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:48 In terms of army size, cand1ce is behind Mahrai Ziller!cand1ce is badly outgunned — Mahrai Ziller's force is a size larger.
7:25 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 cand1ce is a step behind and knows it.
7:49 cand1ce places down a hatchery.cand1ce takes another base — the economy widens.
8:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:56 cand1ce failed to break Mahrai Ziller's defending line of zealots.cand1ce's early gamble buys nothing — Mahrai Ziller's defense was already in place.
9:36 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 After that battle, cand1ce still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
10:48 Mahrai Ziller decides to start pushing across the map.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:06 cand1ce pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from cand1ce: the first units are already marching.
11:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:24 Mahrai Ziller kills off all of cand1ce's offensive zerglings with his zealots.cand1ce's early gamble buys nothing — Mahrai Ziller's defense was already in place.
🎙 cand1ce is a step behind and knows it.
12:46 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 With excellent skills and micro, cand1ce managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
13:52 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:01 cand1ce lost all of his zerglings to Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mahrai Ziller breaks cand1ce's front door.
15:43 cand1ce has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
16:19 cand1ce destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.cand1ce takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
16:54 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:10 cand1ce places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: cand1ce expands.
🎙 cand1ce is hanging on by a thread against Mahrai Ziller's army.
17:59 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:58 A few beautiful storms from Mahrai Ziller turned the battle around! Mahrai Ziller won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Mahrai Ziller breaks cand1ce's position.
19:34 About half of cand1ce's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:03 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.cand1ce keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mahrai Ziller is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:12 cand1ce having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.cand1ce GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Mahrai Ziller takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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