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Farnsworth Zerg 2 – 0 Protoss Mealybug

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G1 WIN Farnsworth Zerg 1–0 Protoss Mealybug Rush Hour 3 Rush Hour 3 · Δelo +0/+0
■ Farnsworth ■ Mealybug army value
■ Farnsworth ■ Mealybug economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:07 The Orange Mealybug spawns at s2 while Red Farnsworth spawns at s1.Mealybug in Orange at s2. Farnsworth in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Mealybug opens Forge Fast Expand against Farnsworth's 12 Hatch.Mealybug commits to Forge Fast Expand; Farnsworth answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:03 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Farnsworth takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Mealybug is pushing out with his zealots.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Farnsworth pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Farnsworth: the first units are already marching.
2:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:51 Mealybug kills off all of Farnsworth's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Mealybug holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Mealybug seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
3:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mealybug destroyed only less than half of Farnsworth's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Farnsworth's force and backs off.
4:04 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mealybug adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:21 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Farnsworth expands.
4:48 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:10 Farnsworth's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Farnsworth goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:05 Farnsworth with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mealybug's zealots!Mealybug wasn't ready. Farnsworth's early aggression takes the lead.
6:33 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Farnsworth's force stays on that battlefield.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:20 Farnsworth appears to have more army than Mealybug!Farnsworth's army is visibly the bigger one — Mealybug should not take this fight.
7:40 Mealybug starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mealybug pushes.
8:00 Attempting to end the game, Farnsworth moves out with his armies.Farnsworth has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:22 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Farnsworth plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Farnsworth edges ahead on army strength.
9:15 With beautiful placement, Mealybug successfully fends off Farnsworth's attacks.Mealybug takes the fight on his terms and sends Farnsworth home with nothing.
9:42 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
9:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
10:27 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
10:43 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mealybug: the first units are already marching.
11:17 Farnsworth's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Farnsworth tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:53 Farnsworth with his speedlings successfully defend against Mealybug's early zealot pressure.Farnsworth holds the early rush without blinking.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
🎙 Farnsworth edges ahead on army strength.
12:48 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:01 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Quietly, Farnsworth adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:41 Mealybug moves out with his armies.Mealybug has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:05 Attempting to end the game, Farnsworth moves out with his armies.Farnsworth tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:30 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
14:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
15:08 Mealybug can't push any further as Farnsworth burrowed some lurkers and Mealybug has no observers!Farnsworth absorbs the mid-game push — Mealybug gained nothing for the cost.
15:32 After that battle, Farnsworth still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
15:59 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Farnsworth's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Farnsworth holds the stronger army for now.
16:24 Where is Farnsworth's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Farnsworth's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Farnsworth's economy takes a real hit.
16:39 Aaaaaa, Farnsworth's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Farnsworth's foundation.
17:12 Farnsworth decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Farnsworth has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:45 Farnsworth micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Farnsworth takes the middle of the game.
18:20 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Farnsworth managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
19:13 Where is Farnsworth's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Farnsworth's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Farnsworth's economy takes a real hit.
19:20 Farnsworth brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Slight advantage Farnsworth as the game develops.
20:00 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Quietly, Farnsworth adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:34 Farnsworth brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Mealybug had the observers and archons to deal with. Mealybug successfully defended Farnsworth's push!Mealybug absorbs the mid-game push — Farnsworth gained nothing for the cost.
21:10 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
21:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mealybug destroyed only less than half of Farnsworth's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Farnsworth's force and backs off.
21:42 Mealybug casts some storm! But Farnsworth lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Farnsworth shuts the door on Mealybug.
22:21 Farnsworth brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:32 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
23:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Farnsworth as the game develops.
23:27 Farnsworth's zerglings surround Mealybug's archons while Farnsworth's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Farnsworth!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Farnsworth takes the middle of the game.
23:44 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Farnsworth's force stays on that battlefield.
24:13 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Farnsworth's army.Mealybug takes a bite out of Farnsworth's force and backs off.
24:26 Farnsworth's forces appear to be larger compared to Mealybug's!Count the units: Farnsworth has the edge over Mealybug right now.
24:55 Farnsworth has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:23 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.
25:40 Farnsworth micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Farnsworth takes the middle of the game.
26:17 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mealybug destroyed only less than half of Farnsworth's army.Mealybug clips Farnsworth's army — real damage, but Farnsworth fights on.
🎙 Farnsworth holds the stronger army for now.
27:04 Mealybug tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Farnsworth's economy.Good instincts from Farnsworth; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Farnsworth starts moving out.Farnsworth has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:18 Farnsworth's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mealybug's army.Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Farnsworth takes the middle of the game.
28:26 Mealybug lost about half of his army in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
29:19 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Farnsworth's workers!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Farnsworth's economy takes a real hit.
29:41 Farnsworth now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:03 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Farnsworth takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Farnsworth holds the stronger army for now.
30:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:50 Farnsworth micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Farnsworth takes the middle of the game.
31:18 Farnsworth destroyed about half of Mealybug's army after that battle.Farnsworth cuts Mealybug's army in half.
31:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:54 At the moment, Farnsworth seems to have more units than Mealybug.Count the units: Farnsworth has the edge over Mealybug right now.
32:21 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:47 Where is Farnsworth's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Farnsworth's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Farnsworth's economy takes a real hit.
33:19 Eager to end the game, Farnsworth moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Farnsworth pushes.
33:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Farnsworth holds the stronger army for now.
33:54 Farnsworth micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Mealybug's defense bends, then snaps. Farnsworth takes the middle of the game.
34:32 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Farnsworth while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
34:55 With excellent skills and micro, Farnsworth managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:10 Farnsworth brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:08 Mealybug made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Farnsworth's hydralisks! Farnsworth has to back off!Mealybug absorbs the mid-game push — Farnsworth gained nothing for the cost.
36:26 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Farnsworth while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
36:56 After that battle, Farnsworth still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
37:08 Aaaaaa, Farnsworth's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Farnsworth's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:25 Aaaaaa, Farnsworth's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Mealybug. Farnsworth's economy takes a real hit.
38:06 Farnsworth has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:48 Farnsworth kills off Mealybug's armies and continues pushing!Mealybug's army evaporates. Farnsworth doesn't even slow down.
39:00 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Farnsworth while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
39:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
39:51 Farnsworth now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
40:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:51 The battle outcome favors Farnsworth as Mealybug's armies melt into Farnsworth's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mealybug's way of life — Farnsworth marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:16 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:34 With excellent skills and micro, Farnsworth managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:54 Aaaaaa, Farnsworth's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!Mealybug gets into Farnsworth's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:25 It seems like Farnsworth has more units than Mealybug!Farnsworth's army is visibly the bigger one — Mealybug should not take this fight.
42:38 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Farnsworth's workers!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Farnsworth's foundation.
43:00 Mealybug is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mealybug's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
43:22 Farnsworth brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
43:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
44:10 Farnsworth ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Mealybug is inside the third.The final army does its work — Mealybug breaks Farnsworth late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:33 After that battle, Farnsworth still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Farnsworth destroyed only less than half of Mealybug's army.Farnsworth clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
45:34 Where is Farnsworth's detector? Mealybug sends dark templars to harass Farnsworth's mineral line!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Farnsworth's foundation.
45:54 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Farnsworth pushes.This is the big one — Farnsworth commits the late-game army.
46:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:35 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Farnsworth breaks Mealybug wide open.The final army does its work — Farnsworth breaks Mealybug late.
46:57 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Farnsworth seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
47:58 Mealybug must macro up quickly or Farnsworth will just roll him over!Mealybug needs production, fast; Farnsworth's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Slight advantage Farnsworth as the game develops.
48:16 Aaaaaa, Farnsworth's mineral line is stormed by Mealybug's high templars!The raid lands — Mealybug chips away at Farnsworth's foundation.
48:35 Farnsworth starts pushing across the map.Farnsworth tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:17 Plague on the templar, and Farnsworth's ultralisks walk straight through Mealybug.The final army does its work — Farnsworth breaks Mealybug late.
49:53 With excellent skills and micro, Mealybug managed to fend off Farnsworth while losing less than half of his army.Farnsworth keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:01 After that battle, Farnsworth still has most of his army with him.Mealybug keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:37 Mealybug's nexus has been destroyed by Farnsworth.Mealybug's expansion burns — Farnsworth tears it down.
50:52 Mealybug tried to harass Farnsworth but Farnsworth successfully fends off the harassment.Mealybug knocks, Farnsworth answers. No damage done.
51:26 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Farnsworth takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Farnsworth's force dwarfs what Mealybug has left on the field.
51:50 Reaver! Reaver! Mealybug's reaver is killing off most of Farnsworth's workers!Mealybug gets into Farnsworth's mineral line — workers are dying.
52:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mealybug GGs!That's it. Mealybug looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Farnsworth takes it — the late game decided this one.
G2 WIN Farnsworth Zerg 2–0 Protoss Mealybug Requiem Requiem · Δelo +0/+0
■ Farnsworth ■ Mealybug army value
■ Farnsworth ■ Mealybug economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Farnsworth spawns at s1 in Red while Mealybug spawns at s2 in Blue.Farnsworth takes s1 in Red; Mealybug settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:48 Mealybug gets Forge Fast Expand against Farnsworth's Overpool.Farnsworth commits to Overpool; Mealybug answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.Farnsworth plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Farnsworth pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Farnsworth: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:34 Mealybug decides to start pushing across the map.Mealybug tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:30 Mealybug failed to break Farnsworth's zergling line of defense.Farnsworth holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 With excellent skills and micro, Farnsworth managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
4:48 After that battle, Mealybug still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Farnsworth — the losses are light.
5:10 Farnsworth's number of expansions are equal to Mealybug's.Base for base, they're level — Farnsworth and Mealybug match each other.
5:38 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Farnsworth is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Farnsworth goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:40 Mealybug's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Farnsworth — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:20 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Farnsworth expands.
7:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:07 With beautiful placement, Mealybug successfully fends off Farnsworth's attacks.Mealybug takes the fight on his terms and sends Farnsworth home with nothing.
8:40 It seems that Farnsworth only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Farnsworth clips Mealybug's army — real damage, but Mealybug fights on.
9:05 After that battle, Farnsworth still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
9:36 Farnsworth is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Farnsworth: the first units are already marching.
10:04 Mealybug is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mealybug goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:11 With beautiful placement, Farnsworth successfully fends off Mealybug's attacks.Mealybug commits and it's the wrong call — Farnsworth cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Farnsworth as the game develops.
11:46 It seems that Mealybug only managed to destroy less than half of Farnsworth's army.Mealybug clips Farnsworth's army — real damage, but Farnsworth fights on.
12:04 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Farnsworth's force stays on that battlefield.
12:31 Mealybug warps in a nexus.Mealybug takes another base — the economy widens.
13:05 Farnsworth's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Farnsworth goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:45 Attempting to end the game, Mealybug moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mealybug crosses the map with everything.
14:02 Farnsworth places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Farnsworth expands.
14:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:19 Farnsworth kills off Mealybug's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Farnsworth. The push continues.
15:50 It seems that Farnsworth only managed to destroy less than half of Mealybug's army.Farnsworth takes a bite out of Mealybug's force and backs off.
🎙 Farnsworth holds the stronger army for now.
16:07 After that battle, Farnsworth still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
16:48 Farnsworth decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Farnsworth crosses the map with everything.
17:09 At the moment, Farnsworth seems to have more units than Mealybug.Count the units: Farnsworth has the edge over Mealybug right now.
17:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:05 Farnsworth kills off Mealybug's armies and continues pushing!Mealybug's army evaporates. Farnsworth doesn't even slow down.
18:32 About half of Mealybug's army has been decimated in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:18 With excellent skills and micro, Farnsworth managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:49 Farnsworth has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:07 Mealybug warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mealybug expands.
🎙 Farnsworth edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
20:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:06 Farnsworth micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Mealybug's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Farnsworth breaks Mealybug's position.
21:30 Mealybug has lost about half of his army in that battle.Farnsworth pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:11 With excellent skills and micro, Farnsworth managed to fend off Mealybug while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mealybug — the losses are light.
22:37 Farnsworth now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Farnsworth's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:05 Mealybug having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Mealybug taps.
Farnsworth takes it — the mid game decided this one.

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