Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:07 Arcane spawns in White at s3 while Rescue spawns in Purple at s4.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s3, Rescue answers from s4.
0:38 Rescue opens 12 Hatch against Arcane's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Arcane, 12 Hatch from Rescue.
— The early game —
0:50 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 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.
2:50 Arcane with more superior zergling control outpowers Rescue!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Rescue's front door.
3:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:25 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:39 Rescue decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
5:02 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:34 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.
5:50 Rescue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Rescue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
6:22 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
6:41 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
7:09 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
7:24 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 Arcane appears to have more army than Rescue!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
8:09 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.
8:41 Rescue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Rescue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:56 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:20 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
11:04 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:40 Rescue was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.Rescue commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
12:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:51 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
13:22 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:03 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Rescue's way of life — Arcane marches on.
14:33 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:59 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
15:10 Zerglings ran past Rescue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Rescue's foundation.
15:40 Arcane's number of expansions are equal to Rescue's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Rescue yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:04 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
16:13 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:42 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
17:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:42 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Rescue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:49 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
18:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:44 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:14 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:28 Arcane kills off Rescue's armies and continues pushing!Rescue's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
20:00 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:41 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
20:51 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:32 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:15 Arcane made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
22:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
23:25 In terms of army size, Rescue is behind Arcane!Rescue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
23:41 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:14 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
24:28 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:19 Rescue made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Arcane is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Rescue's position.
25:45 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
26:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:34 Arcane successfully blocked Rescue from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:50 Arcane is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:36 Arcane made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Rescue's position.
27:50 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:14 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:37 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Arcane's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Rescue.
29:06 Rescue must macro up quickly or Arcane will just roll him over!Rescue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
29:32 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:00 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:25 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:01 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Rescue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
31:17 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
31:54 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
32:10 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Arcane's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Rescue.
32:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
33:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:23 Arcane with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Rescue's position.
33:40 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
34:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
34:33 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:55 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:32 Rescue was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.Arcane takes the fight on his terms and sends Rescue home with nothing.
36:08 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
36:34 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:59 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
37:12 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
37:55 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.Rescue commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
38:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:20 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Arcane's army.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
39:40 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Arcane pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
40:05 Currently, neither Arcane nor Rescue appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Rescue yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
40:53 Rescue's lurkers were already burrowed and Arcane's cracklings ran straight onto them.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Rescue simply refuses to lose.
41:10 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
41:30 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
41:48 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:09 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Arcane is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
42:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:58 With beautiful placement, Rescue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Rescue holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:35 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:45 Rescue destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Rescue cuts Arcane's army in half.
44:20 Arcane moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
44:33 Rescue moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
44:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:21 Rescue attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Arcane remakes and holds.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:36 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
46:17 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
46:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
46:55 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Rescue is the one who commits.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:38 Rescue attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Arcane remakes and holds.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
48:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
48:57 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Arcane's defense line.Rescue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:04 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:33 Both hives are up. Rescue moves first.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
49:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:20 Rescue attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Arcane remakes and holds.Rescue throws the endgame army in and Arcane simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
50:55 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
51:08 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
51:33 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Arcane pushes.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
51:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:19 The mutalisk flock belongs to Arcane and Rescue's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Arcane breaks Rescue late.
52:45 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
53:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:18 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:46 In terms of army size, Rescue is behind Arcane!Rescue needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what Rescue has left on the field.
54:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:37 The mutalisk flock belongs to Arcane and Rescue's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Arcane breaks Rescue late.
55:09 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
55:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
55:55 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Rescue GGs!That's it. Rescue looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Arcane defeats Rescue, settled in the late game.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:16 The Blue Rescue spawns at s2 while Purple Arcane spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Rescue at s2, Arcane at s1.
0:40 Rescue opens 9 Pool against Arcane's Overpool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Rescue, Overpool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:18 Rescue decides to expand.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Arcane starts pushing across the map.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:36 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Arcane's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!Arcane's army evaporates. Rescue doesn't even slow down.
4:03 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:44 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
6:15 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
6:50 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:33 Rescue with more superior zergling control outpowers Arcane!Arcane wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
8:20 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
8:47 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
9:17 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:09 Rescue failed to break Arcane's zergling line of defense.Rescue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
10:33 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
11:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:36 Rescue starts pushing across the map.Rescue has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:16 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:32 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
13:07 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:15 Arcane failed to kill off Rescue's defending zerglings.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
14:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
15:01 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:32 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Rescue holds the stronger army for now.
16:06 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:02 Rescue with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
17:41 Rescue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Rescue cuts Arcane's army in half.
— The late game —
18:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
18:36 Arcane's hatchery has been destroyed by Rescue.Rescue finds the weak point and Arcane's new base is gone.
19:18 Arcane decides to expand.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
19:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Arcane looks away for one second and Rescue makes him pay for it.
20:02 Rescue decides to move out with his armies.Rescue has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Arcane is a step behind and knows it.
20:36 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:20 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
21:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:09 Arcane failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Rescue's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Arcane's position.
22:32 Rescue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Rescue took it apart.
23:01 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:49 Rescue destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.Arcane's expansion burns — Rescue tears it down.
24:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Arcane GGs!That's it. Arcane looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Rescue takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:15 Arcane spawns at s4 in Orange while Rescue spawns at s1 in White.Arcane in Orange at s4. Rescue in White at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Rescue opens 9 Pool against Arcane's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's 12 Pool against Rescue's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:23 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:52 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:53 With really nice micro, Rescue kills off Arcane's zerglings.The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Arcane's front door.
4:27 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
5:01 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
5:23 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
6:33 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
7:08 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Rescue as the game develops.
7:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:15 Arcane failed to kill off Rescue's defending zerglings.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
8:43 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
9:13 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
9:56 Rescue's forces appear to be larger compared to Arcane's!Rescue's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
10:25 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
11:00 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:50 Rescue kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!Rescue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Slight advantage Rescue as the game develops.
12:37 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
12:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
13:38 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:14 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:38 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:41 Rescue with more superior zergling control outpowers Arcane!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Arcane's front door.
16:17 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:56 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Arcane is hanging on by a thread against Rescue's army.
17:32 Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
17:57 It seems like Rescue has more units than Arcane!Rescue's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
18:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:07 Arcane made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Rescue is pushing his mutalisks further on!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
19:41 Rescue destroyed more than half of Arcane's army after that battle!Rescue shreds the better part of Arcane's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
20:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
20:30 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
21:09 Arcane having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Arcane looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Arcane taps out. Rescue's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:07 Rescue spawns in Teal at s1 while Arcane spawns in Yellow at s2.Rescue takes s1 in Teal; Arcane settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:44 Rescue gets 9 Pool against Arcane's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Rescue's 9 Pool against Arcane's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:57 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
1:29 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:04 With really nice micro, Rescue kills off Arcane's zerglings.The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Arcane's front door.
3:22 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
4:01 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:08 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:35 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
5:06 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
5:20 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:15 Rescue with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Arcane's zerglings!Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
6:52 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
7:17 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
7:27 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:02 Arcane is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:15 At the moment, Rescue seems to have more units than Arcane.Count the units: Rescue has the edge over Arcane right now.
8:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:07 Rescue was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
10:02 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
10:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
10:52 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:19 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
11:39 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
12:12 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.
12:20 Arcane with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Rescue's zerglings!Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
12:53 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:10 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:44 Eager to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
— The mid game —
14:09 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:45 Arcane wiped off Rescue's zerglings, but Rescue had mutalisks popped just in time! Arcane has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rescue holds Arcane.
15:27 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
15:47 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
15:59 Arcane starts expanding.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:37 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:59 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:30 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
17:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:01 Rescue made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Arcane is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Rescue's position.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Rescue decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
19:44 In terms of army size, Rescue is behind Arcane!Rescue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
20:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:37 For a second it looked like Rescue had more zerglings, but in another second Arcane seems to have taken the lead! Rescue is backing off!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Rescue gained nothing for the cost.
21:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:20 After that battle, Arcane destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
21:51 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Arcane looks away for one second and Rescue makes him pay for it.
22:10 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Beautiful harassment from Rescue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
22:48 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:00 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.
23:30 Arcane kills off Rescue's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Rescue's way of life — Arcane marches on.
23:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
25:17 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:37 In terms of army size, Rescue is behind Arcane!Rescue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
25:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:17 Arcane wiped off Rescue's zerglings, but Rescue had mutalisks popped just in time! Arcane has to back off!Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
26:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:12 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:08 Eager to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.Rescue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:18 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:10 Arcane made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Rescue's position.
29:31 Rescue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
30:03 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:20 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
30:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:50 Arcane kills off Rescue's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
32:13 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
32:22 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:47 Arcane shot down Rescue's hatchery.The base falls. Arcane rips Rescue's economy back a full step.
33:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
33:37 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:02 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:03 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.Arcane takes the fight on his terms and sends Rescue home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:37 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
36:04 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
36:33 Rescue must macro up quickly or Arcane will just roll him over!Rescue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
36:57 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Arcane's army.Rescue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:36 It seems like Arcane has more units than Rescue!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
37:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
38:21 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Rescue pushes.This is the big one — Rescue commits the late-game army.
38:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:58 Arcane wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Rescue pulls back.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:24 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
40:02 Arcane only destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Half of Rescue's force is gone — Arcane took it apart.
40:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Arcane's economy is suffering!Arcane looks away for one second and Rescue makes him pay for it.
40:37 Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
41:01 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.
41:27 The mutalisk flock turns and Rescue has to disengage — Arcane holds.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:51 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
42:24 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Rescue is a step behind and knows it.
42:46 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Rescue GGs!Rescue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Arcane defeats Rescue, settled in the mid game.
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■ Arcane
army value
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■ Arcane
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Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:16 Arcane spawns at s3 in Blue while Rescue spawns at s2 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s3, Rescue at s2.
0:39 Rescue opens 9 Pool against Arcane's 9 Pool.Arcane shows 9 Pool — Rescue has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Arcane desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Rescue starts expanding.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:58 Arcane lost all his zerglings to Rescue!Arcane wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
4:41 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:02 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:13 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:17 Rescue lost all his zerglings to Arcane!Rescue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
6:32 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
6:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
7:21 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
7:37 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
8:11 Currently, neither Arcane nor Rescue appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Arcane and Rescue match each other.
8:27 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
9:06 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:42 Arcane lost all his zerglings to Rescue!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Arcane's front door.
10:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:23 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:16 With beautiful placement, Rescue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.The attack shatters on Rescue's line. Great positioning.
12:27 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:57 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
13:29 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:50 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:13 Arcane starts expanding.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
14:42 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:28 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Arcane's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!Rescue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:42 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
16:03 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Rescue — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:34 Attempting to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
16:53 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Rescue!Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
17:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:53 Arcane failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Rescue's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Arcane's position.
18:17 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:39 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
19:07 Rescue is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:30 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:07 Arcane held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Rescue.
20:38 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:02 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:18 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Arcane's army.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:48 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:13 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:52 Arcane wiped off Rescue's zerglings, but Rescue had mutalisks popped just in time! Arcane has to back off!Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
23:24 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Arcane clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
🎙 Rescue edges ahead on army strength.
23:49 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
24:18 Zerglings ran past Arcane's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!Beautiful harassment from Rescue. Arcane's economy takes a real hit.
24:36 Arcane's army is small compared to Rescue!Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
24:50 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
25:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:41 Arcane had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Rescue's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Rescue.
26:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
26:32 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Rescue's economy is suffering!Rescue looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
🎙 Rescue holds the stronger army for now.
27:23 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:06 Arcane had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Rescue's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Rescue.
28:39 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
28:56 Arcane only destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
29:27 Arcane is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
29:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:16 Rescue held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
30:42 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:51 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:19 Arcane's army is small compared to Rescue!Arcane is badly outgunned — Rescue's force is a size larger.
31:50 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Rescue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:31 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Arcane's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Rescue. The push continues.
32:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
33:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
33:38 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Rescue shuts the door on Arcane.
34:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.Rescue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:06 Rescue wiped off Arcane's zerglings, but Arcane had mutalisks popped just in time! Rescue has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Rescue.
35:27 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
35:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
36:10 Arcane is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:33 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
36:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:14 Rescue kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!Arcane's army evaporates. Rescue doesn't even slow down.
37:53 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:12 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
38:27 Rescue is pushing his speedlings.Rescue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
39:27 Rescue attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Arcane remakes and holds.Rescue throws the endgame army in and Arcane simply refuses to lose.
39:50 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
40:02 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:28 Zerglings ran past Rescue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Rescue's foundation.
40:58 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Rescue!Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
41:21 Zerglings ran past Rescue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Rescue's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:50 Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
42:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:26 Rescue's lurkers were caught out of position and Arcane never slowed down.The final army does its work — Arcane breaks Rescue late.
43:07 After that battle, Arcane destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
43:14 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:47 At the moment, Arcane seems to have more units than Rescue.Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
44:19 Rescue harasses Arcane's economy and gets ahead of the game.Rescue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:29 Arcane's forces appear to be larger compared to Rescue's!Count the units: Arcane has the edge over Rescue right now.
44:58 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Arcane's defense line.Rescue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:17 Currently, neither Arcane nor Rescue appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Arcane and Rescue yet.
45:47 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Arcane's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Rescue.
46:03 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Rescue is the one who commits.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
46:36 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.
46:56 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.The attack shatters on Arcane's line. Great positioning.
47:17 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
47:36 Arcane only destroyed about half of Rescue's army.Arcane cuts Rescue's army in half.
48:00 Rescue having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Rescue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Arcane closes it out over Rescue.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Blue Rescue spawning at s2 and Red Arcane spawning at s1.We're underway — Rescue spawns at s2, Arcane answers from s1.
0:38 Arcane opens 12 Hatch against Rescue's Overpool.Rescue shows Overpool — Arcane has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Rescue starts pushing across the map.Rescue has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
3:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:53 Rescue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
4:12 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
5:30 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:04 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:25 Arcane's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:53 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:58 Arcane lost all his zerglings to Rescue!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Arcane's front door.
8:32 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
9:34 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
10:08 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Rescue's army.Arcane needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
11:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:38 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Arcane's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!Arcane's army evaporates. Rescue doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:21 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
12:50 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:16 Attempting to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.Rescue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:56 Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:30 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:25 Rescue successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Rescue takes the fight on his terms and sends Arcane home with nothing.
15:58 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Rescue as the game develops.
16:57 Rescue is having a hard time catching up with Arcane's number of expansions.Rescue is starving on bases while Arcane spreads across the map.
17:31 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
18:06 Rescue is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Rescue starts the push.
18:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
19:01 Arcane failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Rescue's mutalisks!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
19:29 After that battle, Rescue destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Rescue took it apart.
20:03 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
20:28 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Rescue's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Rescue shuts the door on Arcane.
21:08 Arcane having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Arcane looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Rescue closes it out over Arcane.
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Rescue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Blue Arcane spawning at s2 and Teal Rescue spawning at s1.Arcane takes s2 in Blue; Rescue settles in at s1 in Teal.
2:16 Rescue gets 9 Pool against Arcane's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's 9 Pool against Rescue's 9 Pool.
4:16 Arcane pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
6:08 Arcane opens with a cheesy build.Arcane Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:09 Arcane with an aggressive opening starts to attack Rescue.Arcane commits to the cheese — it's at Rescue's door already.
10:07 Rescue GGs after being cheesed by Arcane.The cheese lands — Rescue GGs, and Arcane steals the game.
Arcane takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
43 games
Rescue
21 – 22
Arcane