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■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:17 V8 spawns in Green at s2 while Aalto spawns in Purple at s1.V8 takes s2 in Green; Aalto settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:37 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:27 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:26 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
3:50 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
4:25 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.
4:37 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
5:16 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.
5:31 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:59 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
7:26 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.
7:58 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.
8:15 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:50 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:43 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.
10:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:32 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.
10:56 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
11:51 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:17 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:10 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
13:41 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
14:12 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
14:51 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:00 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.
15:43 Both V8 and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
15:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:52 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
17:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
17:45 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.
18:17 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:41 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:21 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:14 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
20:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
22:04 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.
22:25 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
23:00 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
23:22 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.
23:39 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:18 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.
24:37 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:27 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.
26:14 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
26:51 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
27:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:43 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
28:20 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
29:16 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:41 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.
30:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:19 Aalto spawns at s1 in Purple while V8 spawns at s4 in White.Aalto in Purple at s1. V8 in White at s4. The map is set.
0:41 Aalto gets 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:25 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:56 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:48 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:19 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.
3:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:25 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
4:38 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
5:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:40 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:13 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
6:42 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.
6:52 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.
7:23 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.
7:47 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
8:17 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.
8:40 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:25 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.
9:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
10:17 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:56 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.
11:05 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
11:46 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.
11:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:27 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
12:48 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:08 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
13:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:56 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
14:14 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Aalto.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
15:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:42 V8 successfully harasses Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
16:03 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.
16:26 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.
16:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:10 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
17:35 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.
17:57 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.
18:29 Aalto successfully harasses V8's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
18:44 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:19 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:00 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
20:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:45 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.
21:14 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
21:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:44 Aalto tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
22:18 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:48 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.
22:56 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
23:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:50 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.
24:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:43 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:18 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
25:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:43 Aalto burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
27:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:49 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:22 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.
28:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
29:02 Aalto burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:40 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.
30:04 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:18 It seems like Aalto has more units than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
30:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
31:21 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:46 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
32:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
32:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:57 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:10 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.
33:38 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.
34:07 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
34:25 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:52 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.
35:12 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
35:38 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:59 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:16 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
36:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:11 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
37:22 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.
37:44 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:27 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
38:43 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
39:00 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
39:28 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:21 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
40:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
41:00 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
41:23 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
41:46 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
41:57 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Aalto goes in.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
42:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:54 Under dark swarm V8's dragoons are useless — Aalto's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:34 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.
43:56 V8 harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
44:33 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
44:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
45:17 Plague on the templar, and Aalto's ultralisks walk straight through V8.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
45:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
45:47 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.
46:23 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:30 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Aalto pushes.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
47:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:57 Under dark swarm V8's dragoons are useless — Aalto's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
48:05 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
48:55 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
49:19 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Aalto pushes.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
49:34 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:56 Both Aalto and V8 appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
50:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:00 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Aalto's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
51:11 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.
51:40 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.
52:01 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
52:23 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
52:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:10 Aalto's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:33 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.
54:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:15 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aalto commits to the break.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
54:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:07 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
55:31 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
55:53 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.
56:08 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
56:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
57:08 Under dark swarm V8's dragoons are useless — Aalto's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Aalto breaks V8 late.
57:28 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
57:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
58:05 Where is Aalto's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:55 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to V8's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
59:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:30 Plague on the templar, and Aalto's ultralisks walk straight through V8.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks V8 late.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
59:53 V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
60:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
60:49 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
61:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the late game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:11 V8 spawns at s3 in Yellow while Aalto spawns at s2 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s3, Aalto at s2.
0:46 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:15 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
4:05 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:52 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
5:11 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:19 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
7:11 Both V8 and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
7:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:25 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:31 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:58 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
11:24 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
11:57 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:29 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:56 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.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
14:32 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
14:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:23 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:03 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
16:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:01 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.
17:21 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:35 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
19:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:37 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.
20:02 V8 destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!V8 shreds the better part of Aalto's army in one engagement.
20:39 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:16 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
21:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:10 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.
22:30 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
22:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
— The mid game —
23:40 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.
24:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. V8 closes it out over Aalto.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:18 Aalto spawns at s2 in Yellow while V8 spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, V8 answers from s1.
0:44 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:58 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
4:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:02 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.
5:34 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:17 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
7:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:27 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.
7:57 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.
8:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:03 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
9:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:03 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
10:31 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:06 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.
11:44 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:04 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:36 Aalto must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
13:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:46 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
14:19 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.
14:42 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.
15:21 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
15:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:14 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:17 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
17:55 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:26 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:07 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
19:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:04 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:04 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.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
— The mid game —
21:47 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.
22:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (95 lines)
0:14 The Red V8 spawns at s1 while Green Aalto spawns at s2.V8 in Red at s1. Aalto in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:34 V8 gets 2 Gate Rush against Aalto's 12 Hatch.V8 commits to 2 Gate Rush; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:56 V8 decides to cheese today.V8 isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
1:34 V8 with an aggressive opening starts to attack Aalto.V8 commits to the cheese — it's at Aalto's door already.
2:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:31 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
2:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:19 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:00 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 What a turnaround: Aalto has wrestled the lead from V8!
4:29 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 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.
5:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:09 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.
6:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:14 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.
7:37 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:06 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
8:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:16 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.
9:39 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.
10:14 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:38 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:11 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:28 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:20 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
12:56 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:11 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.
13:46 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
14:19 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
14:41 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:07 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:57 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
16:24 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.
16:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:03 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:34 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.
18:09 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:31 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
19:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:16 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
20:24 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.
20:34 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
21:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
21:35 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
21:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
22:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:56 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
23:26 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.
23:46 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
24:10 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
24:46 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
25:34 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
25:57 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
26:29 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
26:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:11 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.
27:47 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
28:08 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.
28:39 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:57 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
29:21 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.
30:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
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.
30:57 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:34 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
31:57 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than V8.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
32:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:51 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
33:17 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:46 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.
34:15 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:46 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:19 The White Aalto spawns at s2 while Purple V8 spawns at s3.Aalto takes s2 in White; V8 settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:42 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:04 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:41 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
4:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:36 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.
5:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:44 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:03 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.
6:45 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:48 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:04 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.
8:38 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.
9:00 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
9:44 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.
10:02 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
11:40 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
12:12 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:43 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.
13:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:45 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.
14:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:00 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
15:38 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:30 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.
17:16 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
17:30 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:46 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
19:20 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:14 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, V8's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.The base falls. Aalto rips V8's economy back a full step.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
20:36 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:30 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.
23:15 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:13 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:36 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.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
25:01 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:14 V8 spawns in Teal at s1 while Aalto spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — V8 spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:37 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:21 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:01 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.
3:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:21 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.
4:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:51 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 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.
9:11 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than V8.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
9:52 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:24 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:08 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 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.
13:30 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
14:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:07 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
15:43 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
16:20 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:47 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
17:16 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.
18:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:19 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.
19:02 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
19:36 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.
20:02 It seems like Aalto has more units than V8!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
20:27 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.
21:06 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 early game.
Head to head
242 games
V8
136 – 106
Aalto