Games
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■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:17 Ensue spawns in White at s3 while Arcane spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ensue at s3, Arcane at s2.
0:36 Arcane gets 12 Hatch against Ensue's 1 Rax FE.Ensue commits to 1 Rax FE; Arcane answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:25 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
2:38 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:09 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:13 Arcane successfully fends off Ensue's attacks.Ensue commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:18 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:52 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
7:48 Ensue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Ensue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
8:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
9:00 Arcane destroyed about half of Ensue's army after that battle.Arcane cuts Ensue's army in half.
9:38 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:07 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:01 Nice control from Arcane! He killed Ensue's marines and continues pressuring!Ensue wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
12:53 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:13 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Arcane is far ahead.
— The late game —
13:55 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:28 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.
15:16 Arcane's zerglings surround Ensue's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
15:50 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
16:32 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:03 Ensue is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Arcane's army.Ensue needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
17:25 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
18:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ensue GGs!That's it. Ensue looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Arcane takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (132 lines)
0:07 Arcane spawns in Purple at s1 while Ensue spawns in Green at s2.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s1, Ensue answers from s2.
0:37 Arcane opens 12 Pool against Ensue's 1 Rax Gas.Arcane commits to 12 Pool; Ensue answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:07 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
1:43 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:49 Nice placement by Arcane, Ensue can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Ensue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
3:16 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:30 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:24 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:04 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
6:59 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
7:26 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:23 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
9:02 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:25 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
9:53 Ensue moves out with his armies.Ensue has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:12 It seems like Ensue has more units than Arcane!Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
10:46 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
11:13 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:55 Arcane's zerglings surround Ensue's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:01 Ensue has enough marines to deal with Arcane's zergling pressure.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
14:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
14:50 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:01 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:19 Ensue decides to start pushing across the map.Ensue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:52 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
16:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:34 The battle outcome favors Arcane as Ensue's armies melt into Arcane's armies' weapon fire!Arcane wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:12 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
17:41 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
17:54 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Ensue's foundation.
18:20 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
18:48 Ensue tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Arcane.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Ensue.
19:12 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
19:35 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
19:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:14 Ensue's marine control slipped, Arcane's speedlings cleaned up whatever Ensue left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Ensue.
20:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:41 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Good instincts from Ensue; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:55 Ensue tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Ensue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
22:27 Arcane's forces appear to be larger compared to Ensue's!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Ensue should not take this fight.
22:42 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:03 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:04 Arcane lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Ensue's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
24:24 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
24:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ensue destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
25:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:44 Ensue tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Ensue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
26:09 Ensue's cloaked wraith did not do much to Arcane's economy.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:24 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:18 Arcane was out-microed by Ensue and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ensue's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:41 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
27:51 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
28:14 Ensue tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:49 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:20 Ensue must macro up quickly or Arcane will just roll him over!Ensue is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
29:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:53 Arcane's well-placed lurkers caught Ensue's tanks and medics off-guard! Ensue's army is completely melting!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
30:23 Ensue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
30:54 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:10 Ensue tried to harass Arcane but Arcane successfully fends off the harassment.Ensue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
31:41 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:22 Arcane was unable to break through Ensue's M&M group.Ensue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
32:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
33:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
33:45 Arcane is having a hard time catching up with Ensue's number of expansions.Arcane needs an expansion soon or Ensue's economy simply wins this.
34:13 Ensue harasses Arcane and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Ensue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
34:37 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
34:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:15 Arcane's well-placed lurkers caught Ensue's tanks and medics off-guard! Ensue's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
35:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
36:09 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
36:19 Ensue dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!The raid lands — Ensue chips away at Arcane's foundation.
36:57 Ensue tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Arcane.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:20 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:04 Arcane's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Ensue has enough M&M to prevent Arcane from further poking in!Ensue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
38:48 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
39:10 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
40:08 Arcane's zerglings didn't do much damage to Ensue's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
40:29 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:27 Ensue tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Good instincts from Arcane; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:39 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Ensue edges ahead on army strength.
41:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
42:25 Ensue's superior marine control beat up all of Arcane's zergling.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Ensue takes the middle of the game.
43:00 Ensue destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Ensue cuts Arcane's army in half.
43:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
43:51 Ensue moves out with his armies.Ensue has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:32 Ensue's M&M ball is rolling over Arcane's units.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Ensue takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Ensue has built a commanding army lead — Arcane needs something special here.
45:07 Ensue destroyed about half of Arcane's army after that battle.Ensue cuts Arcane's army in half.
45:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
45:51 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Arcane knocks, Ensue answers. No damage done.
46:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Arcane GGs!Arcane GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ensue takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:09 Ensue spawns at s1 in Red while Arcane spawns at s2 in Orange.Ensue in Red at s1. Arcane in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:38 Arcane opens 5 Pool against Ensue's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Ensue, 5 Pool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:16 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Ensue is hanging on by a thread against Arcane's army.
1:46 Arcane decides to cheese today.Arcane Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
2:03 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Arcane attacks Ensue.Arcane commits to the cheese — it's at Ensue's door already.
2:37 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
2:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Arcane — a lead, but not a safe one.
3:39 Mismicro from Ensue gave opportunity to Arcane! Arcane is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:37 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:53 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:57 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
7:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Ensue as the game develops.
7:51 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
8:28 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:44 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:18 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:52 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
10:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:35 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
11:09 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
11:38 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Ensue edges ahead on army strength.
12:17 Currently, neither Ensue nor Arcane appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ensue and Arcane match each other.
12:41 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:02 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
13:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:12 Ensue kills off Arcane's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
14:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:38 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
16:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Ensue holds the stronger army for now.
16:35 Arcane failed to kill off Ensue's defending marines.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Ensue's defense was already in place.
16:56 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
17:37 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
17:56 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:19 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:02 Eager to end the game, Ensue moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ensue pushes.
19:13 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
20:23 Ensue's M&M ball is rolling over Arcane's units.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Ensue takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Ensue holds the stronger army for now.
20:53 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
21:19 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:40 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:17 At the moment, Ensue seems to have more units than Arcane.Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
22:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:12 Ensue's M&M ball is rolling over Arcane's units.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Ensue takes the middle of the game.
23:51 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
24:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:31 Ensue starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ensue pushes.
🎙 It's all going Ensue's way right now.
25:17 Arcane having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Arcane taps.
GG. Ensue closes it out over Arcane.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (174 lines)
0:19 The White Arcane spawns at s3 while Teal Ensue spawns at s1.Arcane takes s3 in White; Ensue settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:42 Ensue gets 14 CC against Arcane's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Arcane, 14 CC from Ensue.
— The early game —
1:01 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:10 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:22 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.
2:53 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ensue. The push continues.
3:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
4:30 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:57 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ensue's army.Arcane needs production, fast; Ensue's army has outgrown his.
5:17 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:27 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
6:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:21 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Ensue is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Arcane's way of life — Ensue marches on.
6:45 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:01 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
7:33 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:03 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:33 Ensue kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ensue. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:13 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
10:06 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Ensue: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
11:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:31 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Ensue's early aggression takes the lead.
11:48 It seems that Ensue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
12:12 After that battle, Ensue 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.
12:25 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:06 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
13:24 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:37 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 —
14:01 Arcane was unable to break through Ensue's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ensue holds Arcane.
14:37 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
14:52 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 At the moment, Ensue seems to have more units than Arcane.Count the units: Ensue has the edge over Arcane right now.
15:46 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Ensue's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Arcane chips away at Ensue's foundation.
16:22 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
16:49 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:19 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
17:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:58 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!Ensue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
19:10 Ensue destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Arcane watches Ensue level the expansion.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:24 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
20:06 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
20:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:00 Even sunken colonies didn't help Arcane, Arcane has to pull some drones to fight against Ensue's marines!Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Ensue takes the middle of the game.
21:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
21:51 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane clips Ensue's army — real damage, but Ensue fights on.
22:23 Ensue starts expanding.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:50 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Arcane goes for the raid — Ensue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:58 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
23:17 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:45 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
24:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:36 Arcane's zerglings didn't do much damage to Ensue's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Ensue takes the middle of the game.
25:00 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
25:33 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:49 Arcane's hatchery has been destroyed by Ensue.The base falls. Ensue rips Arcane's economy back a full step.
26:06 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:41 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:56 Both Arcane and Ensue appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Arcane and Ensue match each other.
27:19 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:07 Ensue's M&M ball is rolling over Arcane's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
28:33 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:44 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
29:11 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
29:35 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ensue's defense line.Good instincts from Ensue; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:56 Ensue starts pushing across the map.Ensue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:43 Ensue stimpacked his marines and sliced through Arcane's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
31:08 Ensue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Ensue clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
31:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
31:57 Arcane decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:18 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
32:39 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
33:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:25 Arcane lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Ensue's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Ensue absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
33:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:22 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
34:42 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:08 Ensue is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Ensue hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:55 Ensue's superior marine control beat up all of Arcane's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Ensue breaks Arcane's position.
36:06 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
36:41 Arcane destroyed about half of Ensue's army after that battle.Arcane cuts Ensue's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:10 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Ensue!Arcane is badly outgunned — Ensue's force is a size larger.
37:33 Ensue now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:50 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.
— The late game —
38:05 Irradiate on the defilers! Ensue watches Arcane's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
38:25 Ensue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Ensue took it apart.
38:48 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 Ensue destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.Ensue finds the weak point and Arcane's new base is gone.
39:38 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:01 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:29 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Ensue starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
40:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:13 The tank line advances and Arcane's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Ensue is winning this.The final army does its work — Ensue breaks Arcane late.
41:41 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
42:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Arcane commits everything.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
42:57 Ensue moves out with his armies.Ensue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:40 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Ensue is continuing to push across the map!Arcane's army evaporates. Ensue doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
44:32 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:50 Ensue has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Arcane.Economically it's Ensue's game right now; Arcane is falling behind on bases.
45:01 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
45:35 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
46:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:29 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Arcane destroys everything Ensue had.The final army does its work — Arcane breaks Ensue late.
46:54 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Arcane commits everything.Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
47:56 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Ensue commits the late-game army.
48:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:45 Irradiate on the defilers! Ensue watches Arcane's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Ensue breaks Arcane late.
49:01 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
49:30 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
49:53 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Arcane is moving out!Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
50:20 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Ensue pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
50:41 Both Arcane and Ensue appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Arcane and Ensue are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:22 Ensue's siege line holds and Arcane's ultralisks die on the way in.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Ensue simply refuses to lose.
51:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
52:14 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:33 Ensue decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ensue pushes.
52:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:24 Ensue's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Arcane.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
53:45 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
53:57 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:35 Zerglings ran past Ensue's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Arcane gets into Ensue's mineral line — workers are dying.
54:57 Ensue creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Ensue commits the late-game army.
55:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
55:33 Irradiate on the defilers! Ensue watches Arcane's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Ensue's late-game push decides it.
56:12 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
56:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
56:44 Arcane must macro up quickly or Ensue will just roll him over!Arcane is badly outgunned — Ensue's force is a size larger.
57:16 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Ensue pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Ensue moves out to end it.
57:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Ensue's force dwarfs what Arcane has left on the field.
58:04 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ensue. The push continues.
58:14 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
58:54 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
59:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Arcane GGs!Arcane types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ensue defeats Arcane, settled in the late game.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
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Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:16 Ensue spawns in White at s1 while Arcane spawns in Red at s2.We're underway — Ensue spawns at s1, Arcane answers from s2.
0:29 Arcane gets 12 Hatch against Ensue's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ensue's 14 CC against Arcane's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:12 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
1:40 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Ensue decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ensue has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
2:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!Ensue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:07 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
4:32 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
5:07 Ensue decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:32 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:03 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:29 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:35 Arcane's zerglings surround Ensue's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Ensue's front door.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
8:21 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
9:05 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
9:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:00 Arcane was out-microed by Ensue and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Ensue's line. Great positioning.
10:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
11:06 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ensue starts moving out.Ensue tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Arcane starts moving out.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
12:34 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:20 With some nice micro, Arcane successfully defend against Ensue's marines.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
14:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
14:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
14:44 Arcane has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ensue.Arcane is out-expanding Ensue — the money game is tilting.
15:28 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:55 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
16:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:53 Arcane is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Ensue's marines melt in this attack!Ensue's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
17:21 About half of Ensue's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:54 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
18:16 Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:21 Arcane seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Ensue is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Ensue's position.
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
— The late game —
19:49 Ensue has lost about half of his army in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:08 Ensue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
20:45 Dropship! Dropship! Ensue drops some vultures into Arcane's mineral line!Ensue gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:11 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
21:45 Ensue's cloaked wraith did not do much to Arcane's economy.Ensue knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
22:24 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:42 Ensue places down a command center.Ensue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:34 Arcane kills off Ensue's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Arcane is far ahead.
24:05 Ensue lost more than half of his army in that battle.Arcane limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
24:31 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Ensue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:10 Ensue's cloaked wraith did not do much to Arcane's economy.Ensue goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:31 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ensue taps out!Ensue types it out: GG.
That's the game: Arcane defeats Ensue, settled in the mid game.
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
army value
■ Ensue
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The Blue Arcane spawns at s2 while Purple Ensue spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s2, Ensue at s4.
0:38 Arcane gets 12 Hatch against Ensue's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's 12 Hatch against Ensue's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:17 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:29 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:39 Ensue kills off Arcane's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
4:01 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
4:40 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
4:58 Ensue decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ensue crosses the map with everything.
5:25 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:54 Ensue places down a command center.More workers, more money: Ensue expands.
6:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:09 Ensue failed to kill off Arcane's defending zerglings.Ensue's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
7:26 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
8:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
8:20 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:31 Arcane failed to break through Ensue's marine defense line.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
10:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ensue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
10:21 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Ensue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ensue — the losses are light.
10:57 Ensue feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:25 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Ensue!Arcane is badly outgunned — Ensue's force is a size larger.
12:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:21 Ensue kills off Arcane's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Arcane's way of life — Ensue marches on.
12:56 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Ensue pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:23 After that battle, Ensue still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:59 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
14:25 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 Ensue places down a command center.Quietly, Ensue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:43 Arcane failed to break through Ensue's marine defense line.Ensue holds the early rush without blinking.
16:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ensue managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:57 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ensue's force stays on that battlefield.
17:14 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:55 Ensue starts pushing out with his marines.Ensue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:26 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.
18:43 Ensue gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Ensue breaks Arcane's front door.
19:08 It seems that Ensue only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Ensue takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
19:42 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Ensue's army.Arcane clips Ensue's army — real damage, but Ensue fights on.
🎙 Ensue edges ahead on army strength.
20:21 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:52 Ensue decides to expand.Ensue takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
21:18 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Ensue's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
22:09 The battle outcome favors Ensue as Arcane's armies melt into Ensue's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ensue. The push continues.
22:45 Ensue only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Ensue cuts Arcane's army in half.
23:19 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ensue's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Ensue's force and backs off.
23:41 Ensue is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Ensue starts the push.
24:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Arcane taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Arcane taps.
Ensue takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
41 games
Ensue
20 – 21
Arcane