Tournament · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Fri, Sep 11 2026 · 17:18 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Aqua
■ Chimaera
army value
■ Aqua
■ Chimaera
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Chimaera spawning at s2 and White Aqua spawning at s4.We're underway — Chimaera spawns at s2, Aqua answers from s4.
0:28 Chimaera gets 12 Hatch against Aqua's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Chimaera, 1 Rax Gas from Aqua.
— The early game —
1:00 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Quietly, Chimaera adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
2:12 Chimaera is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:39 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
3:13 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.
3:24 Chimaera failed to break through Aqua's marine defense line.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
3:55 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, Chimaera managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
5:08 Chimaera with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Chimaera tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:05 Chimaera was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.Aqua takes the fight on his terms and sends Chimaera home with nothing.
6:16 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:17 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:55 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
8:15 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:15 Aqua kills off Chimaera's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aqua. The push continues.
9:45 After that battle, Chimaera still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:16 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Chimaera while losing less than half of his army.Chimaera keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Chimaera's zerglings are pushing out!Chimaera goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Chimaera is a step behind and knows it.
11:10 Aqua starts pushing across the map.Aqua tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:03 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Chimaera's attacks.Aqua takes the fight on his terms and sends Chimaera home with nothing.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
13:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Chimaera's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Chimaera's force and backs off.
13:44 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
13:56 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:07 With beautiful placement, Chimaera successfully fends off Aqua's attacks.Chimaera takes the fight on his terms and sends Aqua home with nothing.
🎙 Aqua edges ahead on army strength.
15:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Chimaera seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
16:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
16:40 Chimaera decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Chimaera has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:59 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:27 Chimaera is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Chimaera needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
18:07 Chimaera places down a hatchery.Chimaera takes another base — the economy widens.
18:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:05 Aqua gains early map control with his marines!Chimaera wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
19:31 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Aqua as the game develops.
19:58 Chimaera destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Chimaera clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
20:14 Aqua feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
21:23 Even sunken colonies didn't help Chimaera, Chimaera has to pull some drones to fight against Aqua's marines!Chimaera's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
21:43 Chimaera has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Chimaera — the losses are light.
22:43 Aqua is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
23:36 Aqua's superior marine control beat up all of Chimaera's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Aqua breaks Chimaera's position.
🎙 It's all going Aqua's way right now.
24:07 Chimaera lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
24:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Chimaera destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Chimaera takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
25:02 Chimaera having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Chimaera GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Chimaera taps out. Aqua's mid game was simply better.
■ Aqua
■ Juggernaut
army value
■ Aqua
■ Juggernaut
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:20 The Orange Aqua spawns at s2 while Green Juggernaut spawns at s3.Aqua takes s2 in Orange; Juggernaut settles in at s3 in Green.
0:36 Juggernaut opens 2 Gate Goons against Aqua's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aqua's Deep Six against Juggernaut's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:22 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Juggernaut warps in a nexus.Juggernaut plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Juggernaut is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Juggernaut: the first units are already marching.
3:26 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.
3:52 Aqua fends off Juggernaut's early goons with his marines.Juggernaut's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
4:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Juggernaut while losing less than half of his army.Juggernaut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Juggernaut seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:11 Juggernaut desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Juggernaut takes another base — the economy widens.
6:44 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
7:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:49 The battle outcome favors Aqua as Juggernaut's armies melt into Aqua's armies' weapon fire!Juggernaut's army evaporates. Aqua doesn't even slow down.
8:21 With excellent skills and micro, Juggernaut managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Juggernaut while losing less than half of his army.Juggernaut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 Juggernaut decides to move out with his armies.Juggernaut has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
9:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:19 Aqua fends off Juggernaut's early goons with his marines.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
10:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Juggernaut while losing less than half of his army.Juggernaut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:26 Juggernaut lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:57 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Aqua has built a commanding army lead — Juggernaut needs something special here.
12:20 Aqua decides to expand.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:02 Juggernaut warps in a nexus.Juggernaut takes another base — the economy widens.
13:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:04 Juggernaut's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Aqua continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Aqua breaks Juggernaut's front door.
14:38 Juggernaut lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
15:11 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Juggernaut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
16:56 Aqua successfully kills off Juggernaut's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Aqua breaks Juggernaut's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aqua is far ahead.
17:10 Juggernaut seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aqua limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Juggernaut destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Juggernaut clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
18:26 Juggernaut's nexus has been destroyed by Aqua.The base falls. Aqua rips Juggernaut's economy back a full step.
19:01 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
19:35 Juggernaut warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Juggernaut expands.
20:11 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.
20:38 The battle outcome favors Aqua as Juggernaut's armies melt into Aqua's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aqua. The push continues.
21:10 Juggernaut lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aqua limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:43 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Juggernaut while losing less than half of his army.Juggernaut keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Juggernaut is hanging on by a thread against Aqua's army.
22:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Juggernaut GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Juggernaut taps.
Juggernaut taps out. Aqua's early game was simply better.
■ Aqua
■ Firestorm
army value
■ Aqua
■ Firestorm
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Firestorm spawns at s2 while Green Aqua spawns at s1.Firestorm in Yellow at s2. Aqua in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:26 Aqua opens 2 Rax FE against Firestorm's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Firestorm's 12 Hatch against Aqua's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:50 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Firestorm is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Aqua starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
2:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:06 Mismicro from Aqua gave opportunity to Firestorm! Firestorm is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Aqua wasn't ready. Firestorm's early aggression takes the lead.
3:22 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Firestorm places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Firestorm expands.
4:23 Aqua desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:03 Attempting to end the game, Firestorm moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Firestorm crosses the map with everything.
5:18 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:14 Nice control from Firestorm! He killed Aqua's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Firestorm breaks Aqua's front door.
6:43 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:26 Firestorm's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Firestorm: the first units are already marching.
7:49 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:24 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
9:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:24 Nice placement by Firestorm, Aqua can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aqua's early gamble buys nothing — Firestorm's defense was already in place.
9:54 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
10:01 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
10:41 Aqua appears to have more army than Firestorm!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Firestorm right now.
10:54 Firestorm is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:20 Aqua decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:04 Firestorm failed to break through Aqua's marine defense line.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
12:26 Firestorm destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Firestorm takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:03 It seems that Aqua only managed to destroy less than half of Firestorm's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Firestorm's force and backs off.
13:18 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
— The mid game —
13:46 Firestorm starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:13 Aqua decides to start pushing across the map.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:23 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:51 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.
15:24 Firestorm's well-placed lurkers caught Aqua's tanks and medics off-guard! Aqua's army is completely melting!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Firestorm takes the middle of the game.
15:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Firestorm destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Firestorm takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
16:00 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Aqua clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:31 Firestorm brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:52 It seems like Firestorm has more units than Aqua!Firestorm's army is visibly the bigger one — Aqua should not take this fight.
17:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:44 Firestorm was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.Firestorm commits and it's the wrong call — Aqua cleans it up.
18:07 It seems that Firestorm only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Firestorm takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
18:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
18:59 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:25 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Firestorm's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Firestorm shuts the door on Aqua.
19:52 Firestorm is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:11 Firestorm places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Firestorm expands.
20:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:54 All of a sudden, Aqua has no armies left while Firestorm is continuing to push across the map!Aqua's army evaporates. Firestorm doesn't even slow down.
21:24 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
21:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:18 Firestorm is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Firestorm's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:52 Firestorm seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Aqua is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Aqua's position.
23:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Firestorm's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Firestorm's force and backs off.
24:09 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Firestorm! Aqua's economy is suffering!Firestorm gets into Aqua's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:52 Firestorm is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:32 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm takes another base — the economy widens.
25:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:20 Firestorm was unable to break through Aqua's M&M group.Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Firestorm gained nothing for the cost.
26:30 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
27:05 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:14 Aqua tried to harass Firestorm but Firestorm successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Firestorm; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:52 Cloaked wraiths from Aqua are harassing Firestorm!Firestorm looks away for one second and Aqua makes him pay for it.
28:20 Firestorm starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Firestorm's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:58 Aqua seems to have run out of scans! Firestorm's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Firestorm takes the middle of the game.
29:13 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:49 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Aqua clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
30:15 Firestorm shot down Aqua's command center.The base falls. Firestorm rips Aqua's economy back a full step.
30:30 With a successful harassment, Aqua hurts Firestorm's economy.Firestorm looks away for one second and Aqua makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:58 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
31:22 Firestorm brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:45 Currently, neither Firestorm nor Aqua appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Firestorm and Aqua match each other.
32:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:38 Firestorm seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Aqua is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Aqua's position.
33:07 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Firestorm's force stays on that battlefield.
33:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Firestorm's army.Aqua clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
33:39 Aqua's command center has been destroyed by Firestorm.Aqua's expansion burns — Firestorm tears it down.
34:10 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Quietly, Firestorm adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:37 Firestorm brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:22 Aqua seems to have run out of scans! Firestorm's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Aqua's position.
35:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:14 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
36:25 Firestorm brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Firestorm starts the push.
36:53 Aqua is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:53 Firestorm had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Aqua to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Firestorm holds Aqua.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:04 Firestorm is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:23 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
39:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:18 Firestorm is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Aqua's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Aqua's position.
40:25 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:08 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
— The late game —
41:30 Plague first, then the charge — Firestorm goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Firestorm moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:20 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Firestorm destroys everything Aqua had.There's no rebuilding from that. Firestorm's late-game push decides it.
42:30 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:05 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:18 Attempting to end the game, Firestorm moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Firestorm pushes.
43:39 Firestorm appears to have more army than Aqua!Count the units: Firestorm has the edge over Aqua right now.
44:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:37 Dark swarm goes down and Aqua's marines are firing at nothing! Firestorm's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Firestorm's late-game push decides it.
45:01 It seems that Firestorm only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Firestorm takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Firestorm as the game develops.
45:26 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:55 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Firestorm is moving out!This is the big one — Firestorm commits the late-game army.
46:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:29 Firestorm kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aqua's way of life — Firestorm marches on.
46:50 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:24 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:41 Aqua's expansion have been wiped off by Firestorm!Firestorm finds the weak point and Aqua's new base is gone.
48:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aqua taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aqua taps.
Aqua taps out. Firestorm's late game was simply better.
■ Cyan
■ Firestorm
army value
■ Cyan
■ Firestorm
economy
Play-by-play (133 lines)
0:12 Cyan spawns in Red at s2 while Firestorm spawns in Green at s3.We're underway — Cyan spawns at s2, Firestorm answers from s3.
0:31 Cyan gets 1 Rax FE against Firestorm's 12 Hatch.Cyan shows 1 Rax FE — Firestorm has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Cyan places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cyan expands.
1:30 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Quietly, Firestorm adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Cyan decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Cyan: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Firestorm is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:02 Mismicro from Cyan gave opportunity to Firestorm! Firestorm is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Firestorm breaks Cyan's front door.
3:19 With excellent skills and micro, Cyan managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cyan destroyed only less than half of Firestorm's army.Cyan takes a bite out of Firestorm's force and backs off.
4:20 Cyan places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cyan expands.
4:27 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Quietly, Firestorm adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:01 Cyan starts pushing out with his marines.Cyan goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:14 Firestorm with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:12 Firestorm failed to kill off Cyan's defending marines.Cyan holds the early rush without blinking.
6:30 With excellent skills and micro, Cyan managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.Cyan keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 Attempting to end the game, Cyan moves out with his armies.Cyan has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:44 Firestorm is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Firestorm tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:14 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:57 With some nice micro, Firestorm successfully defend against Cyan's marines.Firestorm holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:25 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Cyan while losing less than half of his army.Cyan keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 Firestorm destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cyan's army has been decimated.Firestorm clips Cyan's army — real damage, but Cyan fights on.
10:20 It seems like Firestorm has more units than Cyan!Count the units: Firestorm has the edge over Cyan right now.
10:43 Cyan places down a command center.Quietly, Cyan adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:54 Cyan feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Cyan tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:24 Firestorm decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Firestorm pushes.
11:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:09 Firestorm's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Cyan continues pressuring with his marines!Firestorm wasn't ready. Cyan's early aggression takes the lead.
12:35 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Cyan while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:48 After that battle, Cyan still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:22 Cyan is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cyan's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:39 Firestorm starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Firestorm's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:41 Even sunken colonies didn't help Firestorm, Firestorm has to pull some drones to fight against Cyan's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Cyan breaks Firestorm's position.
14:52 Cyan destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Cyan takes a bite out of Firestorm's force and backs off.
15:30 After that battle, Cyan still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
15:56 Zerglings ran past Cyan's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Firestorm!Beautiful harassment from Firestorm. Cyan's economy takes a real hit.
16:16 Cyan places down a command center.Cyan takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:32 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:52 Zerglings ran past Cyan's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Firestorm!Cyan looks away for one second and Firestorm makes him pay for it.
17:13 Firestorm tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cyan's defense line.Firestorm goes for the raid — Cyan is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:47 Firestorm's army is small compared to Cyan!Firestorm needs production, fast; Cyan's army has outgrown his.
18:12 Dropship! Dropship! Cyan drops some vultures into Firestorm's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cyan. Firestorm's economy takes a real hit.
18:33 What a pity! Firestorm managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cyan's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cyan shuts the door on Firestorm.
18:50 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Quietly, Firestorm adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:26 Cyan is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cyan's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:05 Firestorm held off Cyan's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Firestorm holds Cyan.
20:27 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Cyan while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
20:55 After that battle, Cyan still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
21:32 Firestorm tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cyan's defense line.Good instincts from Cyan; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:43 Firestorm is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cyan's army.Firestorm is badly outgunned — Cyan's force is a size larger.
22:08 Cyan is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Cyan hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:30 Firestorm brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:15 Firestorm is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Cyan's armies melt in the attack.Cyan's defense bends, then snaps. Firestorm takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:56 About half of Cyan's army has been decimated in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.Cyan keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:44 Cyan tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Firestorm's armies.No reinforcements in time: Cyan watches Firestorm level the expansion.
25:06 Cyan starts expanding.Cyan plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:13 Firestorm tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cyan's defense line.Firestorm knocks, Cyan answers. No damage done.
25:52 Firestorm tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cyan's defense line.Good instincts from Cyan; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:11 Cyan is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Cyan starts the push.
26:31 Cyan's forces appear to be larger compared to Firestorm's!Count the units: Cyan has the edge over Firestorm right now.
26:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:26 Cyan's M&M ball is rolling over Firestorm's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Cyan breaks Firestorm's position.
27:48 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Cyan while losing less than half of his army.Cyan keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Cyan seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
28:31 Zerglings ran past Cyan's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Firestorm!The raid lands — Firestorm chips away at Cyan's foundation.
29:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Firestorm! Cyan's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Firestorm. Cyan's economy takes a real hit.
29:15 Zerglings ran past Cyan's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Firestorm!The raid lands — Firestorm chips away at Cyan's foundation.
29:49 Cyan is having a hard time catching up with Firestorm's number of expansions.Cyan is starving on bases while Firestorm spreads across the map.
30:01 Firestorm tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cyan's defense line.Firestorm knocks, Cyan answers. No damage done.
30:41 Cyan now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Cyan hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:20 Cyan's marine control slipped, Firestorm's speedlings cleaned up whatever Cyan left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Firestorm holds Cyan.
31:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
32:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Cyan seems to be fine.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:33 Cyan successfully blocked Firestorm from harassing his economy.Firestorm goes for the raid — Cyan is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:05 Cyan is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Cyan starts the push.
33:16 Firestorm brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Firestorm starts the push.
33:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:04 Cyan stimpacked his marines and sliced through Firestorm's units!Firestorm's defense bends, then snaps. Cyan takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:24 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Cyan while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
34:49 It seems that Firestorm only managed to destroy less than half of Cyan's army.Firestorm clips Cyan's army — real damage, but Cyan fights on.
35:25 Firestorm harasses Cyan and gets ahead of the game.Firestorm gets into Cyan's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:38 Cyan moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cyan pushes.
36:04 Eager to end the game, Firestorm moves out with his armies.Firestorm tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:54 The battle outcome favors Firestorm as Cyan's armies melt into Firestorm's armies' weapon fire!Firestorm wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
37:19 Firestorm destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cyan's army has been decimated.Firestorm clips Cyan's army — real damage, but Cyan fights on.
37:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.Cyan keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
38:11 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Firestorm commits everything.This is the big one — Firestorm commits the late-game army.
38:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:03 Dark swarm goes down and Cyan's marines are firing at nothing! Firestorm's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Firestorm breaks Cyan late.
39:18 With excellent skills and micro, Cyan managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
39:56 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
40:05 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Firestorm is moving out!Everything Firestorm has built comes forward at once.
40:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:06 All of a sudden, Cyan has no armies left while Firestorm is continuing to push across the map!Firestorm wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Cyan seems to be fine.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:44 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
42:20 Firestorm shot down Cyan's command center.The base falls. Firestorm rips Cyan's economy back a full step.
42:27 At the moment, Firestorm seems to have more units than Cyan.Count the units: Firestorm has the edge over Cyan right now.
42:51 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm takes another base — the economy widens.
43:27 Firestorm decides to move out with his armies.Firestorm tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:15 The battle outcome favors Firestorm as Cyan's armies melt into Firestorm's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cyan's way of life — Firestorm marches on.
44:44 Cyan has lost about half of his army in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cyan — the losses are light.
🎙 Cyan is hanging on by a thread against Firestorm's army.
45:30 Cyan's cloaked wraith did not do much to Firestorm's economy.Good instincts from Firestorm; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:51 Firestorm moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Firestorm moves out to end it.
46:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Cyan GGs!Cyan types it out: GG.
GG. Firestorm closes it out over Cyan.
■ Forest
■ Firestorm
army value
■ Forest
■ Firestorm
economy
Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Teal Firestorm spawning at s1 and Orange Forest spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Firestorm at s1, Forest at s2.
0:36 Forest opens Forge Fast Expand against Firestorm's 12 Pool.Firestorm shows 12 Pool — Forest has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Firestorm places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Firestorm expands.
1:20 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Firestorm pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Forest is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Forest: the first units are already marching.
2:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:08 Forest was out-microed by Firestorm and loses all his attacking forces.Forest commits and it's the wrong call — Firestorm cleans it up.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:17 Firestorm's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Forest decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Forest tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:13 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:35 Forest decides to expand.Forest takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:31 Firestorm failed to break Forest's defending line of zealots.Forest holds the early rush without blinking.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Firestorm starts moving out.Firestorm tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:08 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:54 Forest failed to break Firestorm's zergling line of defense.Firestorm holds the early rush without blinking.
9:14 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:49 Firestorm only destroyed about half of Forest's army.Firestorm cuts Forest's army in half.
10:10 Firestorm moves out with his armies.Firestorm tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:32 In terms of army size, Firestorm is behind Forest!Firestorm needs production, fast; Forest's army has outgrown his.
11:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:32 All of a sudden, Forest has no armies left while Firestorm is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Forest's way of life — Firestorm marches on.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:12 Forest destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Forest clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
12:34 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm takes another base — the economy widens.
13:03 Forest warps in a nexus.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:43 Firestorm's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Firestorm tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:54 Forest is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Forest tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:47 Firestorm burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Forest's push!Firestorm absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
15:16 Forest destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Forest clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
15:30 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 Firestorm brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Firestorm's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:31 Forest is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Forest hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:50 Firestorm must macro up quickly or Forest will just roll him over!Firestorm is badly outgunned — Forest's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:15 Forest warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Forest expands.
17:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:04 Firestorm's massive number of speedlings stopped Forest's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Firestorm!Firestorm absorbs the mid-game push — Forest gained nothing for the cost.
18:39 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
19:08 After that battle, Forest still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
19:27 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:41 Firestorm tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Forest's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Forest shuts the door on Firestorm.
20:17 Firestorm now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Firestorm's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:00 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Firestorm didn't even have a chance against Forest.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Forest holds Firestorm.
21:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
21:48 Firestorm lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Forest's force stays on that battlefield.
22:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Firestorm! Forest's economy is suffering!Firestorm gets into Forest's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:47 Where is Firestorm's detector? Forest sends dark templars to harass Firestorm's mineral line!The raid lands — Forest chips away at Firestorm's foundation.
23:09 Zerglings ran past Forest's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Firestorm!Beautiful harassment from Firestorm. Forest's economy takes a real hit.
23:36 Forest warps in a nexus.Quietly, Forest adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:10 Forest tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Firestorm.Forest knocks, Firestorm answers. No damage done.
24:30 Firestorm now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Firestorm's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:52 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.
25:16 Firestorm's zerglings surround Forest's archons while Firestorm's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Firestorm!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Forest's position.
25:44 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:16 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:28 Firestorm destroys Forest's nexus, denying expansions.Forest's expansion burns — Firestorm tears it down.
26:51 Forest tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Firestorm's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Firestorm shuts the door on Forest.
27:14 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:56 Firestorm brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Firestorm's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:17 It seems like Firestorm has more units than Forest!Count the units: Firestorm has the edge over Forest right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:12 Forest failed to deal nicely with Firestorm's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Forest's position.
29:26 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Firestorm's force stays on that battlefield.
29:57 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Firestorm's army.Forest takes a bite out of Firestorm's force and backs off.
30:20 Firestorm destroys Forest's nexus, denying expansions.Firestorm finds the weak point and Forest's new base is gone.
30:50 Forest decides to expand.Forest plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
30:59 Attempting to end the game, Firestorm moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Firestorm pushes.
31:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:50 Firestorm failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Firestorm's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Firestorm is backing off!Forest absorbs the mid-game push — Firestorm gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Forest seems to be fine.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:55 It seems that Forest only managed to destroy less than half of Firestorm's army.Forest takes a bite out of Firestorm's force and backs off.
33:22 Firestorm now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Firestorm's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:33 Looks like Forest is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Forest's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:34 Firestorm's zerglings surround Forest's archons while Firestorm's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Firestorm!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Forest's position.
34:44 With excellent skills and micro, Forest managed to fend off Firestorm while losing less than half of his army.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:16 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Forest — the losses are light.
35:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Firestorm starts moving out.Firestorm tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:08 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.
36:29 Forest failed to deal nicely with Firestorm's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Forest's defense bends, then snaps. Firestorm takes the middle of the game.
37:04 About half of Forest's army has been decimated in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:19 With excellent skills and micro, Firestorm managed to fend off Forest while losing less than half of his army.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:54 Firestorm destroys Forest's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Firestorm rips Forest's economy back a full step.
38:21 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Firestorm takes another base — the economy widens.
38:48 Firestorm brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Firestorm's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:34 Firestorm's zerglings surround Forest's archons while Firestorm's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Firestorm!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Forest's position.
🎙 Firestorm has built a commanding army lead — Forest needs something special here.
39:49 Firestorm only destroyed about half of Forest's army.Firestorm cuts Forest's army in half.
40:11 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.Forest keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:53 Firestorm starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Firestorm pushes.
41:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Forest taps out!Forest GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Firestorm defeats Forest, settled in the mid game.
■ Scarlet
■ Firestorm
army value
■ Scarlet
■ Firestorm
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Scarlet spawning at s1 and Teal Firestorm spawning at s2.Scarlet in Red at s1. Firestorm in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Scarlet opens 12 Hatch against Firestorm's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Scarlet's 12 Hatch against Firestorm's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 Scarlet places down a hatchery.Quietly, Scarlet adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Firestorm places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Firestorm expands.
1:55 Scarlet is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Scarlet: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Firestorm starts moving out.No more waiting. Firestorm pushes.
3:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:15 Firestorm failed to kill off Scarlet's defending zerglings.Scarlet holds the early rush without blinking.
3:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Firestorm destroyed only less than half of Scarlet's army.Firestorm clips Scarlet's army — real damage, but Scarlet fights on.
4:13 Scarlet destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Scarlet clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
4:38 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Quietly, Firestorm adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:17 Scarlet is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Scarlet: the first units are already marching.
5:34 Firestorm pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Firestorm goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:17 Scarlet places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Scarlet expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:08 Scarlet failed to break Firestorm's zergling line of defense.Firestorm holds the early rush without blinking.
7:38 It seems that Scarlet only managed to destroy less than half of Firestorm's army.Scarlet clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
8:08 After that battle, Scarlet still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
8:38 Scarlet pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Scarlet tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:50 Firestorm's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Firestorm: the first units are already marching.
9:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:55 Firestorm failed to break Scarlet's zergling line of defense.Scarlet holds the early rush without blinking.
10:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarlet seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Firestorm — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:40 After that battle, Firestorm still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarlet — the losses are light.
11:12 Firestorm places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Firestorm expands.
11:38 Eager to end the game, Scarlet moves out with his armies.Scarlet tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:02 Firestorm pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Firestorm: the first units are already marching.
12:28 Scarlet places down a hatchery.Quietly, Scarlet adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:37 Firestorm lost all his zerglings to Scarlet!The early pressure works — Scarlet breaks Firestorm's front door.
14:08 After that battle, Scarlet destroyed about half of Firestorm's army.Scarlet cuts Firestorm's army in half.
14:26 Scarlet lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Firestorm's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:58 Firestorm is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Firestorm: the first units are already marching.
15:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
15:44 Scarlet failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Firestorm's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Firestorm breaks Scarlet's position.
16:16 Firestorm destroyed about half of Scarlet's army after that battle.Half of Scarlet's force is gone — Firestorm took it apart.
16:55 It seems that Scarlet only managed to destroy less than half of Firestorm's army.Scarlet clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
17:18 Scarlet is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Firestorm's army.Scarlet is badly outgunned — Firestorm's force is a size larger.
17:35 Firestorm places down a hatchery.Quietly, Firestorm adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:06 What a pity! Scarlet managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Firestorm's army.Good instincts from Firestorm; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:31 Scarlet successfully blocked Firestorm from harassing his economy.Firestorm knocks, Scarlet answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:15 Scarlet is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Scarlet starts the push.
19:43 Firestorm is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Firestorm starts the push.
19:53 Scarlet places down a hatchery.Scarlet takes another base — the economy widens.
20:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:53 Firestorm made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Scarlet is pushing his mutalisks further on!Firestorm's defense bends, then snaps. Scarlet takes the middle of the game.
21:25 Firestorm lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Scarlet's force stays on that battlefield.
21:57 After that battle, Scarlet still has most of his army with him.Firestorm keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Scarlet! Firestorm's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Scarlet chips away at Firestorm's foundation.
— The late game —
22:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Firestorm! Scarlet's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Firestorm. Scarlet's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:21 Scarlet is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Scarlet's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:08 For a second it looked like Scarlet had more zerglings, but in another second Firestorm seems to have taken the lead! Scarlet is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Firestorm holds Scarlet.
24:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Firestorm seems to be fine.Scarlet keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:13 Scarlet lost about half of his army in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:35 Scarlet tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Firestorm's defense line.Scarlet goes for the raid — Firestorm is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:00 Firestorm is pushing his speedlings.Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:37 Firestorm starts expanding.Firestorm takes another base — the economy widens.
27:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Firestorm edges ahead on army strength.
27:32 Firestorm with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Scarlet's defense bends, then snaps. Firestorm takes the middle of the game.
27:41 About half of Scarlet's army has been decimated in that battle.Firestorm pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:12 Scarlet destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Firestorm's army has been decimated.Scarlet clips Firestorm's army — real damage, but Firestorm fights on.
28:50 Zerglings ran past Firestorm's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Scarlet!The raid lands — Scarlet chips away at Firestorm's foundation.
29:08 Scarlet places down a hatchery.Scarlet plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:33 Firestorm is pushing his speedlings.Firestorm hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:20 Scarlet having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Scarlet taps.
GG. Firestorm closes it out over Scarlet.
Head to head
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