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■ Ion
■ Luciola
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■ Ion
■ Luciola
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0:18 The Yellow Ion spawns at s2 while Red Luciola spawns at s3.Ion in Yellow at s2. Luciola in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:25 Luciola opens 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion shows Forge Fast Expand — Luciola has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Luciola places down a hatchery.Luciola takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:54 Luciola's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:44 Luciola with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Luciola breaks Ion's front door.
3:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Luciola destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Luciola takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:57 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
4:05 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
4:32 Luciola decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Luciola crosses the map with everything.
4:52 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:40 Ion failed to kill off Luciola's defending zerglings.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Luciola's defense was already in place.
5:51 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:07 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Luciola: the first units are already marching.
7:21 Luciola places down a hatchery.Luciola plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:05 Luciola failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Luciola's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:24 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:16 Ion starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
9:27 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:52 Luciola is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:37 Luciola lost all of his zerglings to Ion's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Luciola's front door.
11:01 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
11:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:55 It seems like Ion has more units than Luciola!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Luciola right now.
— The mid game —
12:16 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:29 Luciola places down a hatchery.Luciola plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:07 The battle outcome favors Ion as Luciola's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
13:37 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
14:13 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:40 Where is Luciola's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Luciola's mineral line!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Luciola's foundation.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
15:09 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:42 Luciola failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Luciola's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
15:57 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
16:53 In terms of army size, Luciola is behind Ion!Luciola needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
17:10 What a pity! Luciola managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Luciola knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
17:42 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
17:57 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
18:28 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
18:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:02 The battle outcome favors Ion as Luciola's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:35 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:56 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Luciola!Beautiful harassment from Luciola. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
20:24 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:56 Luciola brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Luciola's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:29 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
22:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:25 Ion's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Luciola's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
22:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 It seems that Luciola only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Luciola takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
23:17 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:51 Luciola brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Luciola's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:27 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Luciola's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:47 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:34 What a pity! Luciola managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Luciola knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
25:46 Both Ion and Luciola appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Luciola yet.
26:13 Luciola desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:31 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:57 Luciola decides to start pushing across the map.Luciola tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:50 Luciola's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Luciola takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:27 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
28:40 What a pity! Luciola managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Luciola knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
29:03 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:55 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!Luciola's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
30:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
31:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Luciola! Ion's economy is suffering!Luciola gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:18 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:53 Luciola brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Luciola's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:00 In terms of army size, Ion and Luciola are around equal.Unit for unit, Ion and Luciola are level.
32:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:41 Luciola scourged some of Ion's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Luciola absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
33:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
33:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
33:57 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:16 Luciola has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Luciola's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:54 Luciola burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Luciola holds Ion.
35:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Luciola's army.Ion takes a bite out of Luciola's force and backs off.
35:38 Luciola destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Luciola clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
— The late game —
35:58 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
36:24 Attempting to end the game, Luciola moves out with his armies.Luciola has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:53 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.
37:00 With beautiful placement, Luciola successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Luciola holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
37:29 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Luciola destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Luciola takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
38:08 Luciola tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.Luciola knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
38:27 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
39:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:24 Luciola's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Luciola holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:44 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
40:04 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:33 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
40:43 Luciola moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Luciola has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:35 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Luciola is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Luciola marches on.
41:55 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
42:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
42:36 Ion must macro up quickly or Luciola will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Luciola's force is a size larger.
43:05 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
43:26 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Luciola commits to the break.Everything Luciola has built comes forward at once.
43:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:08 Luciola ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Luciola late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:20 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
44:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
45:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Luciola! Ion's economy is suffering!Ion looks away for one second and Luciola makes him pay for it.
45:21 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
45:53 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Luciola pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Luciola moves out to end it.
46:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:31 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Luciola's ultralisks cannot get through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
47:17 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:34 Luciola is planning a harassment, but Ion scouted it!Ion's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
48:10 Seems like Luciola is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Luciola's raiders are needed on defense.
48:24 Luciola tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.Luciola goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:53 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:29 Luciola successfully fends off Ion's attacks.The attack shatters on Luciola's line. Great positioning.
49:50 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
50:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:34 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:49 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Luciola pushes.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
51:19 Luciola is leading the game with more expansions than Ion.Economically it's Luciola's game right now; Ion is falling behind on bases.
51:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
51:53 The battle outcome favors Ion as Luciola's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
52:18 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:01 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
53:38 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Luciola pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Luciola moves out to end it.
53:50 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:06 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Luciola.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Luciola late.
54:42 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:49 It seems that Luciola only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Luciola takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
55:16 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Luciola!Luciola gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
55:33 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
55:57 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Luciola pushes.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
56:15 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.
56:46 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Luciola.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Luciola late.
57:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Luciola's army.Ion clips Luciola's army — real damage, but Luciola fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:51 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Luciola!Luciola gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:05 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Luciola!Ion is badly outgunned — Luciola's force is a size larger.
58:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Luciola! Ion's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Luciola. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
58:56 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:24 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Luciola goes in.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
59:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:54 The battle outcome favors Ion as Luciola's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
60:18 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:47 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:57 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:19 Luciola moves out with his armies.Luciola tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:18 Luciola's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Ion loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Luciola's late-game push decides it.
62:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:02 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:13 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
63:35 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Luciola goes in.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:49 Ion is having a hard time catching up with Luciola's number of expansions.Ion is starving on bases while Luciola spreads across the map.
64:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:37 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Ion walks through Luciola's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
65:06 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
65:46 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
66:03 Luciola moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Luciola moves out to end it.
66:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:48 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Ion walks through Luciola's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:05 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
68:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Luciola goes in.Everything Luciola has built comes forward at once.
68:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
69:11 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Luciola's cracklings die before they reach the line.Luciola throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
69:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:50 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Luciola's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Luciola's force and backs off.
70:18 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:37 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Luciola commits to the break.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
70:45 Luciola has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Luciola is out-expanding Ion — the money game is tilting.
71:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
71:28 Luciola spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
71:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Luciola destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Luciola takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
72:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:45 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Luciola!Luciola gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
73:02 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
73:23 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Luciola goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Luciola moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
74:11 Ion successfully fends off Luciola's attacks.Ion holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
74:21 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
74:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Luciola's army.Ion clips Luciola's army — real damage, but Luciola fights on.
75:22 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
75:43 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Luciola commits to the break.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
76:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
76:18 Luciola ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Luciola late.
76:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:09 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
77:27 What a pity! Luciola managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Luciola.
77:42 It seems like Ion has more units than Luciola!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Luciola should not take this fight.
78:14 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
78:22 Luciola moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Luciola crosses the map with everything.
78:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
79:19 The battle outcome favors Luciola as Ion's armies melt into Luciola's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Luciola. The push continues.
79:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
80:03 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:25 Luciola destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Luciola rips Ion's economy back a full step.
80:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Luciola! Ion's economy is suffering!Ion looks away for one second and Luciola makes him pay for it.
80:53 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
81:30 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
81:49 Luciola decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Luciola has seen enough — the army moves out.
82:03 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.
82:35 All of a sudden, Luciola has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Luciola's way of life — Ion marches on.
82:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:43 What a pity! Luciola managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Luciola.
84:01 What a pity! Luciola managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
84:13 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
84:42 Luciola must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Luciola is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
85:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
85:18 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Luciola's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
85:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:09 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:23 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
86:41 Luciola moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Luciola commits the late-game army.
87:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:25 All of a sudden, Luciola has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Luciola's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
88:06 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:24 Luciola destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Luciola takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
88:35 Without any further reinforcements, Luciola's expansion is decimated by Ion's armies.Luciola's expansion burns — Ion tears it down.
89:02 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
89:23 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
89:42 Luciola decides to move out with his armies.Luciola tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
90:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
90:37 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Luciola's ultralisks cannot get through.Luciola throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
90:49 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
91:15 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
91:39 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Luciola!Beautiful harassment from Luciola. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
91:53 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Luciola!The raid lands — Luciola chips away at Ion's foundation.
92:11 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
92:37 Luciola must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Luciola needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
92:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
93:25 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Luciola.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
93:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
94:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
94:25 Ion shot down Luciola's hatchery.Ion finds the weak point and Luciola's new base is gone.
94:49 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
95:20 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
95:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
95:48 All of a sudden, Luciola has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
96:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
96:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
97:06 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
97:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
97:39 The battle outcome favors Ion as Luciola's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Luciola's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
97:57 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
98:17 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
98:50 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
99:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
99:31 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Luciola.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
100:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:24 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Luciola! Ion's economy is suffering!Luciola gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
101:01 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
101:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
101:44 Ion kills off Luciola's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
102:11 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:32 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:47 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Ion has built a commanding army lead — Luciola needs something special here.
103:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Luciola GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Luciola taps.
Luciola taps out. Ion's late game was simply better.
■ Ion
■ Luciola
army value
■ Ion
■ Luciola
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Luciola spawning at s1 and Blue Ion spawning at s3.We're underway — Luciola spawns at s1, Ion answers from s3.
0:41 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Luciola's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Luciola's Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:08 Luciola starts expanding.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
2:25 Luciola starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Luciola pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 Luciola with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Luciola's early aggression takes the lead.
4:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Luciola's army.Ion clips Luciola's army — real damage, but Luciola fights on.
5:45 At the moment, Luciola seems to have more units than Ion.Count the units: Luciola has the edge over Ion right now.
6:07 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:47 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:29 Ion was out-microed by Luciola and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Luciola's line. Great positioning.
9:02 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:41 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Luciola's force stays on that battlefield.
10:15 Luciola places down a hatchery.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:33 Luciola's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Luciola: the first units are already marching.
11:17 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:25 Ion failed to kill off Luciola's defending zerglings.Luciola holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
13:02 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Luciola's army has been decimated.Ion clips Luciola's army — real damage, but Luciola fights on.
13:17 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
14:01 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:42 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:44 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Luciola's speedlings!The early pressure works — Luciola breaks Ion's front door.
— The late game —
16:06 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Luciola's force stays on that battlefield.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:12 Attempting to end the game, Luciola moves out with his armies.Luciola tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Luciola's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
17:51 Luciola places down a hatchery.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:54 With really nice micro, Luciola's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Luciola breaks Ion's front door.
19:20 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Luciola's force stays on that battlefield.
19:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:26 Attempting to end the game, Luciola moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Luciola pushes.
21:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
Ion taps out. Luciola's early game was simply better.
■ Ion
■ Luciola
army value
■ Ion
■ Luciola
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Orange Ion spawning at s1 and Green Luciola spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s1, Luciola at s4.
0:40 Luciola opens Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's Forge Fast Expand against Luciola's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:21 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
2:11 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Luciola: the first units are already marching.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:36 Ion kills off Luciola's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Luciola's way of life — Ion marches on.
4:06 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 Luciola destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Luciola clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
5:10 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:55 Luciola places down a hatchery.Luciola takes another base — the economy widens.
6:18 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:40 Luciola is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:52 Luciola's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Luciola wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:41 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Ion must macro up quickly or Luciola will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Luciola's force is a size larger.
9:48 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:18 Luciola moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Luciola pushes.
10:58 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:29 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:20 Luciola kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Luciola marches on.
13:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Luciola destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Luciola clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
13:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
14:00 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:36 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:38 Luciola with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Luciola breaks Ion's front door.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:34 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:11 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Luciola!Ion is badly outgunned — Luciola's force is a size larger.
17:32 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
18:12 Luciola places down a hatchery.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
18:22 Luciola has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Luciola's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
19:35 Luciola's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Luciola breaks Ion's position.
20:07 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Luciola's force stays on that battlefield.
20:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
21:03 Aaaaaa, Luciola's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Luciola looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
21:39 Luciola has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Luciola's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:45 Luciola's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Luciola breaks Ion's position.
23:03 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Luciola's force stays on that battlefield.
23:30 After that battle, Luciola still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
24:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
GG. Luciola closes it out over Ion.
■ Ion
■ Luciola
army value
■ Ion
■ Luciola
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:09 Luciola spawns in Purple at s2 while Ion spawns in Yellow at s1.Luciola in Purple at s2. Ion in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Ion gets Forge Fast Expand against Luciola's 12 Hatch.Luciola shows 12 Hatch — Ion has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
1:50 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Luciola's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Luciola: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:11 Luciola kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Luciola wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:34 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
5:13 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:44 Luciola's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:21 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:55 Luciola places down a hatchery.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:24 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:34 The battle outcome favors Luciola as Ion's armies melt into Luciola's armies' weapon fire!Luciola wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
10:01 Luciola is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:16 Ion must macro up quickly or Luciola will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Luciola's army has outgrown his.
11:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:19 Luciola successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Luciola takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 The scales tip toward Luciola — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Luciola's army.Ion takes a bite out of Luciola's force and backs off.
13:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Luciola keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:10 With really nice micro, Luciola's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Luciola's early aggression takes the lead.
15:34 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
16:02 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Luciola's army.Ion takes a bite out of Luciola's force and backs off.
16:50 Luciola places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Luciola expands.
17:27 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Luciola as the game develops.
17:52 Luciola decides to move out with his armies.Luciola has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:51 Ion failed to deal nicely with Luciola's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Luciola takes the middle of the game.
19:35 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Luciola pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:34 Luciola moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Luciola pushes.
21:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Luciola closes it out over Ion.
■ Ion
■ Luciola
army value
■ Ion
■ Luciola
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:11 The White Ion spawns at s1 while Yellow Luciola spawns at s2.Ion takes s1 in White; Luciola settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:42 Luciola opens 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion shows Forge Fast Expand — Luciola has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:52 Luciola places down a hatchery.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 Luciola places down a hatchery.Luciola takes another base — the economy widens.
3:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:33 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Luciola is continuing to push across the map!Ion's army evaporates. Luciola doesn't even slow down.
5:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
5:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 Ion is having a hard time catching up with Luciola's number of expansions.Ion is starving on bases while Luciola spreads across the map.
6:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
7:22 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
8:00 Luciola is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:55 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Luciola's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Luciola's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
9:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Luciola while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Luciola — the losses are light.
9:57 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:33 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:04 Luciola pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Luciola tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:40 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
12:26 Luciola places down a hatchery.Quietly, Luciola adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:31 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Luciola's speedlings!The early pressure works — Luciola breaks Ion's front door.
14:07 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Luciola pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:28 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:56 Luciola's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
16:06 With really nice micro, Luciola's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Luciola's early aggression takes the lead.
16:41 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Luciola pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:23 With excellent skills and micro, Luciola managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Luciola has built a commanding army lead — Ion needs something special here.
17:47 Luciola's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Luciola goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:15 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.
18:51 Luciola with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Luciola's early aggression takes the lead.
19:36 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Luciola's force stays on that battlefield.
19:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Luciola seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:26 Luciola destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Ion watches Luciola level the expansion.
21:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
That's the game: Luciola defeats Ion, settled in the early game.
Head to head
6 games
Ion
2 – 4
Luciola