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■ Aalto
■ Hardback
army value
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:13 Aalto spawns at s3 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s1 in Red.Aalto takes s3 in Teal; Hardback settles in at s1 in Red.
0:50 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:03 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:37 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Hardback.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
6:23 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:37 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:18 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:56 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:02 Aalto's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
9:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:56 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
12:28 Aalto only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
12:46 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
13:19 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:38 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
16:01 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
16:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:10 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Aalto!Hardback needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
17:57 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:31 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
— The late game —
18:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:40 Aalto held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Hardback.
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:35 After that battle, Aalto destroyed more than half of Hardback's army.Aalto shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
21:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
army value
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (123 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s2 and White Aalto spawning at s4.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s4.
0:39 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:10 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Aalto's front door.
3:28 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Hardback clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
3:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:14 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:28 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:26 Aalto failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:24 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:31 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Hardback!Aalto is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
6:57 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:19 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:04 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:44 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
10:25 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:38 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:24 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
11:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:38 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
12:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
13:43 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:54 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:43 Hardback kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Hardback marches on.
15:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
16:14 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:54 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Aalto.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
17:05 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Hardback goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:30 Hardback dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
18:49 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:17 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
19:29 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Hardback's foundation.
20:05 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:32 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:44 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
21:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:06 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Hardback's position.
22:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:24 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Hardback knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
23:49 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Aalto.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:56 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Aalto!Hardback needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
24:36 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Hardback knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
24:46 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
25:16 Hardback dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Aalto's foundation.
25:47 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:57 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Aalto.
26:29 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:51 It seems like Hardback has more units than Aalto!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Aalto right now.
27:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:52 Aalto held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Hardback.
28:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:32 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:03 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:22 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:46 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:39 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Aalto.
30:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:43 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:15 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:08 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Aalto's position.
33:18 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
33:51 Aalto destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Hardback's army in half.
34:19 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:42 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:55 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
35:32 Nice try from Aalto to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Aalto.
35:55 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
36:40 Aalto plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:50 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:52 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Aalto late.
38:59 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
39:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
40:28 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:45 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.
41:05 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
41:40 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
41:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:29 Hardback destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
42:36 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
army value
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:09 Aalto spawns at s1 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s3 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Hardback at s3.
0:37 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:52 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
4:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:26 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:51 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:07 Aalto's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
8:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:44 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:31 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
11:13 Aalto destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Hardback's army in half.
11:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:09 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:47 Hardback's army is small compared to Aalto!Hardback needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
14:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:48 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Hardback's front door.
15:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
16:54 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:23 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Hardback's position.
19:10 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:03 Hardback dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
20:42 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Hardback.
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
army value
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in White at s4 while Aalto spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Aalto at s1.
0:33 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:27 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:56 Aalto failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:37 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
7:18 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:11 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Aalto's front door.
8:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
9:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:54 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:18 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.
10:55 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Aalto's front door.
11:39 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
12:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:44 Hardback kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
— The late game —
15:20 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:56 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
16:16 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:59 Both Hardback and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Aalto yet.
17:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:09 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:33 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
20:20 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto types it out: GG.
Aalto taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
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■ Hardback
army value
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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:19 The Orange Aalto spawns at s2 while Purple Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
2:02 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's Proxy Rax.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with Proxy Rax.
4:16 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
6:02 Hardback decides to cheese today.Hardback Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:05 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack Aalto.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Aalto's base.
10:17 Aalto was unable to defend Hardback's armies and taps out.It works! Aalto can't hold the gamble and taps to Hardback.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Hardback
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■ Aalto
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:13 The Green Hardback spawns at s2 while Teal Aalto spawns at s3.Hardback in Green at s2. Aalto in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Hardback opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:22 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:44 It seems like Aalto has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Hardback right now.
4:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:48 Aalto failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
5:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Hardback clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
6:37 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:18 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
7:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:18 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:40 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
10:14 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
11:07 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:28 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:48 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
13:27 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
14:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:31 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:50 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Aalto's front door.
16:29 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:34 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
18:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
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