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■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (134 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Green Aalto spawning at s4 and Red V8 spawning at s2.Aalto takes s4 in Green; across the map, V8 settles in at s2 in Red.
0:28 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
0:48 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:12 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:04 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
2:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:52 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
3:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:40 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:06 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:45 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:02 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:35 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:19 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:06 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:27 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:55 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:14 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
8:46 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.
9:06 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Aalto might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as V8 did.Aalto is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
10:45 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:08 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:26 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
11:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:24 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
12:39 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:07 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:37 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:54 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
14:22 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:35 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:38 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
16:02 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
16:32 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:47 Aalto successfully harasses V8's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
17:18 Aalto successfully harasses V8's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
17:32 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
17:54 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:55 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
19:21 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:01 Without any further reinforcements, V8's expansion is decimated by Aalto's armies.Aalto finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:19 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
20:50 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:04 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
21:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:12 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
22:33 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:06 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
23:50 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:57 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:45 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
25:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
25:56 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:00 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
27:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:47 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:06 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
28:39 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
28:49 V8 harasses Aalto and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
29:18 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:53 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:30 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
31:07 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:26 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
31:42 Aalto successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
32:04 V8 harasses Aalto and gets ahead of the game.V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:26 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:58 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
33:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
33:48 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
34:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:10 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, V8's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.No reinforcements in time: V8 watches Aalto level the expansion.
— The late game —
35:30 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
35:54 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:39 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
37:07 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
37:26 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
37:50 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, V8's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.V8's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
38:20 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:47 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:25 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
39:49 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:25 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:43 V8's expansion have been wiped off by Aalto!Aalto finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
41:06 V8 tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:20 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
41:48 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
42:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:44 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
43:13 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
43:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
43:45 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
44:28 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
44:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:01 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
45:38 The attack was a success, V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
45:50 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
46:19 Without any further reinforcements, V8's expansion is decimated by Aalto's armies.Aalto finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
46:50 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
47:17 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:19 The White Aalto spawns at s2 while Blue V8 spawns at s3.Aalto in White at s2. V8 in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:52 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:14 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:14 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:51 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:52 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:32 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
8:38 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
9:04 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:38 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:19 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:27 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
11:50 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
12:24 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
13:06 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:06 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
— The late game —
14:37 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:11 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:44 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
16:16 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
17:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:25 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
17:52 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
18:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:16 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Purple at s3 while V8 spawns in Teal at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s3, V8 answers from s2.
0:44 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto commits to Overpool; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:17 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:38 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:14 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.
3:52 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:34 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
5:54 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:21 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
7:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:35 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
8:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:32 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
10:07 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
10:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:19 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
11:47 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
12:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:38 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
13:10 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.
13:45 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:23 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:20 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:45 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
— The late game —
16:51 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
17:28 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:29 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:04 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:03 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
20:38 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
21:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
21:45 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The Purple Aalto spawns at s2 while Blue V8 spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, V8 at s4.
0:47 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:38 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
3:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:49 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:22 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:40 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:23 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:20 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:24 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:31 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
9:58 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:15 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:20 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:55 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:21 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:58 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
14:35 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:34 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
15:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:26 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
17:06 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:30 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
17:55 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
18:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:53 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
19:31 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
20:02 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:37 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
21:14 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:11 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
22:28 V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
23:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:48 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:19 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto types it out: GG.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s1 and Purple V8 spawning at s2.Aalto in Blue at s1. V8 in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:30 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:33 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:55 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:27 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.
3:02 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
3:20 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:27 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
4:39 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
5:09 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
5:40 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.
6:02 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
6:24 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:22 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:19 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:08 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
10:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
11:05 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:28 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:52 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
12:14 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:23 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
13:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:23 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
13:46 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:11 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:24 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
14:46 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:09 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
15:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:05 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:10 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
17:27 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:58 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
18:16 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:38 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
19:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:27 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
19:58 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:31 V8 tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:05 Aalto tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
21:28 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:54 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:27 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:33 Nice try from Aalto to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
24:14 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:29 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:03 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
25:12 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:40 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
26:06 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.
26:32 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
26:53 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
27:45 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts V8's economy.V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
27:52 Aalto successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:13 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:34 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:22 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
30:59 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:33 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
31:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:06 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
32:39 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:08 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:19 Aalto harasses V8's economy and gets ahead of the game.V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
33:47 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
34:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:24 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
34:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:22 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
35:35 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
36:15 Aalto harasses V8's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:29 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:05 Aalto's zerglings surround V8's archons while Aalto's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Aalto!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
37:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
38:21 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:57 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:11 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:26 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
40:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:13 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
40:36 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
41:15 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
41:22 V8 successfully harasses Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
41:59 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
— The late game —
42:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
42:47 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
43:00 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:16 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:47 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to V8's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
44:18 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
44:43 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
44:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:14 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
45:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
46:04 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:33 V8 successfully harasses Aalto's economy.V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
46:50 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:22 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
47:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:00 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
48:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
48:50 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:12 Aalto successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
49:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
50:09 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.
50:24 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:55 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
51:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
51:34 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
52:05 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
52:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:40 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
53:06 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
53:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
53:42 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
54:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:45 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
55:04 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
55:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:52 V8 tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
56:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
V8 taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Orange Aalto spawning at s2 and Red V8 spawning at s1.Aalto takes s2 in Orange; across the map, V8 settles in at s1 in Red.
0:43 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:09 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:29 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.
3:43 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
5:53 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:09 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:07 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:14 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:45 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:36 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:40 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
12:06 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:56 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:25 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
13:54 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
14:15 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:30 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
15:54 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
17:00 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:27 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:32 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
19:07 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
19:59 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, V8's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.V8's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
20:29 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
21:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the late game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Green Aalto spawning at s4 and Red V8 spawning at s3.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, V8 answers from s3.
0:39 Aalto gets Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:10 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:32 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:32 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:45 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:32 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:09 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
7:31 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:09 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
8:37 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:04 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:42 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:05 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:20 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:32 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:31 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:13 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:12 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
14:31 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:30 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:09 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:35 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
17:30 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
18:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
19:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
20:11 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
20:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:11 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
21:45 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:16 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:40 Nice try from Aalto to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
23:00 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
171 games
Aalto
74 – 97
V8