Tournament · Bo7 · engine v5.1
· Wed, Jul 29 2026 · 06:53 server time
Games
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■ Stepfather
■ Rotanimod
army value
■ Stepfather
■ Rotanimod
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:09 The Orange Stepfather spawns at s1 while Purple Rotanimod spawns at s2.We're underway — Stepfather spawns at s1, Rotanimod answers from s2.
0:43 Rotanimod opens 2 Fact Vulture against Stepfather's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Stepfather's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Rotanimod's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:07 Stepfather starts expanding.More workers, more money: Stepfather expands.
1:21 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Rotanimod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Stepfather starts moving out.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Rotanimod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Rotanimod: the first units are already marching.
2:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:54 Rotanimod fends off Stepfather's early goons with his marines.Rotanimod holds the early rush without blinking.
3:16 With excellent skills and micro, Rotanimod managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Rotanimod while losing less than half of his army.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:17 Stepfather decides to expand.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
4:40 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Rotanimod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:48 Stepfather decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Stepfather: the first units are already marching.
5:15 Rotanimod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Rotanimod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:43 At the moment, Stepfather seems to have more units than Rotanimod.Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Rotanimod right now.
6:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:32 Rotanimod was out-microed by Stepfather and loses all his attacking forces.Stepfather holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:58 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Rotanimod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rotanimod — the losses are light.
7:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Rotanimod seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:49 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Rotanimod takes another base — the economy widens.
8:01 Stepfather is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Stepfather goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:29 Rotanimod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Rotanimod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:47 Stepfather decides to expand.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:25 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.
9:32 Rotanimod lost some of his marines to Stepfather's goons.The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Rotanimod's front door.
10:08 About half of Rotanimod's army has been decimated in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:36 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:48 Stepfather decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
11:22 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Rotanimod expands.
11:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:53 Rotanimod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Stepfather continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Stepfather breaks Rotanimod's front door.
12:21 About half of Rotanimod's army has been decimated in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:56 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Rotanimod while losing less than half of his army.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:38 Stepfather now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
14:10 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.
14:31 Stepfather kills off Rotanimod's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:49 Stepfather only destroyed about half of Rotanimod's army.Stepfather cuts Rotanimod's army in half.
15:04 It seems that Rotanimod only managed to destroy less than half of Stepfather's army.Rotanimod clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
15:45 Stepfather successfully harasses Rotanimod's economy.Stepfather gets into Rotanimod's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:52 Stepfather's forces appear to be larger compared to Rotanimod's!Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Rotanimod right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:29 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Rotanimod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:45 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Stepfather tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:08 Stepfather decides to expand.Quietly, Stepfather adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:59 Stepfather micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Rotanimod seems to lose a lot in this battle!Rotanimod's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
18:17 After that battle, Rotanimod still has most of his army with him.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Where is Stepfather's detector? Rotanimod sends dark templars to harass Stepfather's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Rotanimod. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
19:31 Stepfather now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:25 Rotanimod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Stepfather cleans up and continues pushing!Rotanimod's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
20:46 Stepfather destroyed about half of Rotanimod's army after that battle.Half of Rotanimod's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
21:07 Rotanimod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Rotanimod clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
21:22 Stepfather shot down Rotanimod's nexus.Rotanimod's expansion burns — Stepfather tears it down.
21:57 Where is Stepfather's detector? Rotanimod sends dark templars to harass Stepfather's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Rotanimod. Stepfather's economy takes a real hit.
22:11 At the moment, Stepfather seems to have more units than Rotanimod.Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Rotanimod right now.
22:41 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Rotanimod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:11 Rotanimod casts some storm! But Stepfather lost no workers.Rotanimod goes for the raid — Stepfather is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Rotanimod is a step behind and knows it.
23:24 Eager to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
24:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:08 Fortunately enough for Rotanimod, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Stepfather's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rotanimod holds Stepfather.
24:34 Stepfather destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rotanimod's army has been decimated.Stepfather takes a bite out of Rotanimod's force and backs off.
25:14 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rotanimod — the losses are light.
25:29 Stepfather desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Stepfather plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:43 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Rotanimod takes another base — the economy widens.
26:07 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
26:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:03 Stepfather avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Rotanimod's main army! Stepfather destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Rotanimod's position.
27:37 After that battle, Rotanimod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
27:50 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 Stepfather has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Stepfather hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:47 Rotanimod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Rotanimod crosses the map with everything.
28:55 Stepfather decides to expand.Stepfather takes another base — the economy widens.
29:25 Rotanimod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Rotanimod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:14 Rotanimod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Stepfather cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Stepfather breaks Rotanimod's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:34 After that battle, Rotanimod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
30:55 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:29 Rotanimod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Stepfather.Rotanimod goes for the raid — Stepfather is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:45 Stepfather now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
32:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:41 Stepfather kills off Rotanimod's armies and continues pushing!Rotanimod's army evaporates. Stepfather doesn't even slow down.
32:57 With excellent skills and micro, Rotanimod managed to fend off Stepfather while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Stepfather — the losses are light.
33:33 Rotanimod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Stepfather's army has been decimated.Rotanimod clips Stepfather's army — real damage, but Stepfather fights on.
33:40 Rotanimod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Stepfather.Rotanimod goes for the raid — Stepfather is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:15 Rotanimod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Stepfather's economy.Rotanimod knocks, Stepfather answers. No damage done.
34:34 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
34:49 Rotanimod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Rotanimod starts the push.
35:29 Stepfather's forces appear to be larger compared to Rotanimod's!Count the units: Stepfather has the edge over Rotanimod right now.
35:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:17 Rotanimod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Stepfather cleans up and continues pushing!Rotanimod's defense bends, then snaps. Stepfather takes the middle of the game.
36:27 After that battle, Stepfather destroyed about half of Rotanimod's army.Half of Rotanimod's force is gone — Stepfather took it apart.
37:02 After that battle, Rotanimod destroyed about half of Stepfather's army.Half of Stepfather's force is gone — Rotanimod took it apart.
37:15 Rotanimod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Stepfather.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Stepfather shuts the door on Rotanimod.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:46 Stepfather decides to start pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:28 All of a sudden, Rotanimod has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
39:01 Rotanimod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Stepfather pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:27 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Rotanimod while losing less than half of his army.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:45 Stepfather brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Stepfather starts the push.
— The late game —
39:57 Rotanimod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Rotanimod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:25 In terms of army size, Stepfather and Rotanimod are around equal.Unit for unit, Stepfather and Rotanimod are level.
40:59 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:17 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Stepfather's army!Stepfather's defense bends, then snaps. Rotanimod takes the middle of the game.
41:40 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Rotanimod seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:25 Where is Stepfather's detector? Rotanimod sends dark templars to harass Stepfather's mineral line!Rotanimod gets into Stepfather's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:58 Attempting to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Stepfather pushes.
43:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
43:41 Stepfather kills off Rotanimod's armies and continues pushing!Rotanimod's army evaporates. Stepfather doesn't even slow down.
44:11 Rotanimod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
44:32 With excellent skills and micro, Stepfather managed to fend off Rotanimod while losing less than half of his army.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:47 Where is Stepfather's detector? Rotanimod sends dark templars to harass Stepfather's mineral line!Rotanimod gets into Stepfather's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:23 Stepfather decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
45:40 Rotanimod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Rotanimod pushes.
46:04 Currently, neither Stepfather nor Rotanimod appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Stepfather and Rotanimod match each other.
46:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:59 Stepfather kills off Rotanimod's armies and continues pushing!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Rotanimod seems to be fine.Stepfather keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:31 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rotanimod — the losses are light.
48:05 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:23 Rotanimod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Rotanimod pushes.
48:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:13 All of a sudden, Rotanimod has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
49:33 Rotanimod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
49:59 After that battle, Stepfather still has most of his army with him.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:31 Rotanimod casts some storm! But Stepfather lost no workers.Good instincts from Stepfather; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:38 Eager to end the game, Stepfather moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Stepfather crosses the map with everything.
51:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
51:27 All of a sudden, Rotanimod has no armies left while Stepfather is continuing to push across the map!Stepfather wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Stepfather is far ahead.
52:03 Rotanimod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Stepfather's force stays on that battlefield.
52:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Stepfather seems to be fine.Rotanimod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:49 Stepfather starts pushing across the map.Stepfather has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Rotanimod GGs!Rotanimod types it out: GG.
That's the game: Stepfather defeats Rotanimod, settled in the mid game.
■ Rumoured
■ Rohvessoori
army value
■ Rumoured
■ Rohvessoori
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Red Rumoured spawning at s4 and White Rohvessoori spawning at s3.Rumoured in Red at s4. Rohvessoori in White at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Rumoured gets 12 Pool against Rohvessoori's Forge Fast Expand.Rumoured shows 12 Pool — Rohvessoori has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Rumoured starts expanding.Rumoured takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Rohvessoori starts expanding.Rohvessoori plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 Rumoured moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Rumoured pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Rohvessoori is pushing out with his zealots.Rohvessoori tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 Rumoured must macro up quickly or Rohvessoori will just roll him over!Rumoured needs production, fast; Rohvessoori's army has outgrown his.
3:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:25 Rohvessoori failed to break Rumoured's zergling line of defense.Rohvessoori's early gamble buys nothing — Rumoured's defense was already in place.
4:50 Rohvessoori destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rumoured's army has been decimated.Rohvessoori clips Rumoured's army — real damage, but Rumoured fights on.
5:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Rohvessoori seems to be fine.Rumoured keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:58 Rohvessoori starts expanding.Rohvessoori plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:26 Rumoured is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Rumoured: the first units are already marching.
7:03 Rohvessoori is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Rohvessoori: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Rumoured edges ahead on army strength.
7:23 Rumoured desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Rumoured expands.
8:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:39 Rohvessoori failed to break Rumoured's zergling line of defense.Rumoured holds the early rush without blinking.
9:08 With excellent skills and micro, Rumoured managed to fend off Rohvessoori while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rohvessoori — the losses are light.
9:44 About half of Rohvessoori's army has been decimated in that battle.Rumoured pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:07 Rumoured's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Rumoured: the first units are already marching.
10:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:15 Rohvessoori lost some of his dragoons to Rumoured's speedlings!Rohvessoori wasn't ready. Rumoured's early aggression takes the lead.
11:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rumoured destroyed only less than half of Rohvessoori's army.Rumoured clips Rohvessoori's army — real damage, but Rohvessoori fights on.
🎙 Rohvessoori is a step behind and knows it.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Rumoured seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rohvessoori — the losses are light.
12:34 Rumoured's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rumoured tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:16 Currently, neither Rumoured nor Rohvessoori appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Rumoured and Rohvessoori yet.
13:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:20 With really nice micro, Rumoured's speedlings kills off Rohvessoori's dragoons.The early pressure works — Rumoured breaks Rohvessoori's front door.
14:54 About half of Rohvessoori's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rumoured's force stays on that battlefield.
15:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Rumoured seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rohvessoori — the losses are light.
15:41 Rohvessoori starts expanding.Rohvessoori plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:30 Rumoured's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Rumoured: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Rohvessoori is hanging on by a thread against Rumoured's army.
16:48 Rumoured starts expanding.Rumoured plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:25 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.
17:57 Rohvessoori lost some of his dragoons to Rumoured's speedlings!Rohvessoori wasn't ready. Rumoured's early aggression takes the lead.
18:20 The attack was a success, Rohvessoori lost more than half of his army in that battle.Rumoured limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:55 With excellent skills and micro, Rumoured managed to fend off Rohvessoori while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rohvessoori — the losses are light.
19:31 Rumoured decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Rumoured crosses the map with everything.
20:07 Rumoured's number of expansions are equal to Rohvessoori's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Rumoured and Rohvessoori yet.
20:28 Rohvessoori decides to expand.Rohvessoori plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Rumoured has built a commanding army lead — Rohvessoori needs something special here.
— The mid game —
21:35 Rumoured's zerglings surround Rohvessoori's archons while Rumoured's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Rumoured!The mid-game push crashes through — Rumoured breaks Rohvessoori's position.
22:11 Rohvessoori lost more than half of his army in that battle.Rumoured limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:35 With excellent skills and micro, Rumoured managed to fend off Rohvessoori while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rohvessoori — the losses are light.
23:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Rohvessoori taps out!Rohvessoori GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Rumoured closes it out over Rohvessoori.
■ Hollyhock
■ V8
army value
■ Hollyhock
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Hollyhock spawning at s1 and Purple V8 spawning at s2.Hollyhock takes s1 in White; across the map, V8 settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:38 Hollyhock opens 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Hollyhock shows 2 Fact Vulture — V8 has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Hollyhock warps in a nexus.Hollyhock takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Hollyhock decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hollyhock goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:00 Hollyhock must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Hollyhock needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 Hollyhock fends off V8's early goons with his marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Hollyhock's defense was already in place.
4:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Hollyhock's army.V8 clips Hollyhock's army — real damage, but Hollyhock fights on.
4:52 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Hollyhock while losing less than half of his army.Hollyhock keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:57 Hollyhock figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Hollyhock goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:47 Hollyhock warps in a nexus.Hollyhock plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:42 Hollyhock fends off V8's early goons with his marines.Hollyhock holds the early rush without blinking.
8:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hollyhock managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Hollyhock keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Hollyhock decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Hollyhock goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:31 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
9:56 Hollyhock's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hollyhock and V8 yet.
10:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:07 Hollyhock's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Hollyhock's front door.
11:31 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Hollyhock's army.V8 clips Hollyhock's army — real damage, but Hollyhock fights on.
11:52 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Hollyhock while losing less than half of his army.Hollyhock keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:24 Hollyhock decides to start pushing across the map.Hollyhock has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:56 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:22 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:27 With really nice micro, Hollyhock kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Hollyhock's early aggression takes the lead.
14:52 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Hollyhock keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:16 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hollyhock's army has been decimated.V8 clips Hollyhock's army — real damage, but Hollyhock fights on.
15:51 Hollyhock warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hollyhock adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:17 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
16:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:17 Hollyhock hid some mines and it savaged much of V8's army! Hollyhock's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Hollyhock absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
17:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hollyhock managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:10 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Hollyhock keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:28 Hollyhock successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hollyhock; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:55 Hollyhock is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hollyhock hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hollyhock — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:55 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hollyhock is slicing through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hollyhock breaks V8's position.
20:22 It seems that Hollyhock only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Hollyhock takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
20:54 After that battle, Hollyhock still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:26 Where is V8's detector? Hollyhock sends dark templars to harass V8's mineral line!The raid lands — Hollyhock chips away at V8's foundation.
21:51 Hollyhock successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hollyhock shuts the door on V8.
22:18 Hollyhock is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Hollyhock starts the push.
22:41 It seems like Hollyhock has more units than V8!Count the units: Hollyhock has the edge over V8 right now.
23:18 Hollyhock warps in a nexus.Hollyhock plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
23:38 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:49 Nice tank micro from Hollyhock! V8's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Hollyhock takes the middle of the game.
25:15 Hollyhock destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Hollyhock took it apart.
25:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hollyhock managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hollyhock closes it out over V8.
■ Kiowa
■ Holden
army value
■ Kiowa
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:09 The Blue Kiowa spawns at s1 while Orange Holden spawns at s2.We're underway — Kiowa spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
2:12 Holden opens One Port Wraiths against Kiowa's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kiowa's One Fact FE against Holden's One Port Wraiths.
4:13 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Kiowa has left on the field.
6:16 Holden opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Holden. This is an early gamble.
8:04 Holden with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kiowa.All or nothing: Holden's gamble arrives at Kiowa's base.
10:07 Kiowa GGs after being cheesed by Holden.The cheese lands — Kiowa GGs, and Holden steals the game.
That's the game: Holden defeats Kiowa, settled in the early game.
■ Tempered
■ Aalto
army value
■ Tempered
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:12 Tempered spawns in Red at s1 while Aalto spawns in Orange at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Tempered at s1, Aalto at s3.
0:35 Aalto opens Overpool against Tempered's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Tempered's 9 Pool against Aalto's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:05 Tempered desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Tempered plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Tempered pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Tempered goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:39 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:40 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Tempered's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Tempered home with nothing.
4:02 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tempered's force stays on that battlefield.
4:48 Tempered lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:10 Tempered is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tempered: the first units are already marching.
5:46 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:17 Tempered starts expanding.More workers, more money: Tempered expands.
6:30 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:49 With really nice micro, Aalto kills off Tempered's zerglings.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Tempered's front door.
8:10 Tempered has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
8:35 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Tempered keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 Tempered's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Tempered: the first units are already marching.
9:48 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:46 With really nice micro, Tempered kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Tempered breaks Aalto's front door.
11:08 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tempered's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:36 With excellent skills and micro, Tempered managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 Tempered is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Tempered: the first units are already marching.
12:37 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:18 Aalto's army is small compared to Tempered!Aalto needs production, fast; Tempered's army has outgrown his.
13:30 Tempered decides to expand.More workers, more money: Tempered expands.
14:04 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:07 Tempered with more superior zergling control outpowers Aalto!Aalto wasn't ready. Tempered's early aggression takes the lead.
15:33 Tempered destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Tempered cuts Aalto's army in half.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tempered — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:01 With excellent skills and micro, Tempered managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:46 Tempered is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Tempered's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:34 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Tempered's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Tempered breaks Aalto's position.
18:18 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Tempered's force stays on that battlefield.
18:42 After that battle, Tempered still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:04 Aalto harasses Tempered's economy and gets ahead of the game.Tempered looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
19:50 Attempting to end the game, Tempered moves out with his armies.Tempered has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:13 Tempered decides to expand.Tempered takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Tempered has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
20:30 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:46 Tempered kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Tempered doesn't even slow down.
22:07 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Tempered pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:33 After that battle, Tempered still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:07 Tempered scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Tempered's harassment is scouted early.
23:36 Tempered scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
24:19 Nice try from Aalto to harass Tempered, but Tempered's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Tempered is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Tempered starts moving out.No more waiting. Tempered pushes.
🎙 Tempered has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
25:09 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tempered takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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