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■ Insignia
■ Aalto
army value
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:11 Insignia spawns in Purple at s1 while Aalto spawns in Teal at s2.Insignia takes s1 in Purple; Aalto settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:34 Insignia gets 12 Hatch against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Insignia's 12 Hatch against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:18 Insignia places down a hatchery.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:14 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:36 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:33 Insignia with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Aalto's zerglings!Insignia holds the early rush without blinking.
4:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 Insignia's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Insignia and Aalto match each other.
5:32 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
6:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:47 Insignia decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Insignia holds the stronger army for now.
7:14 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:03 With really nice micro, Insignia kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aalto's front door.
8:35 Insignia only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Insignia cuts Aalto's army in half.
9:02 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:39 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Insignia pushes.
10:17 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:10 Insignia kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Insignia marches on.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Insignia's army.
11:50 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Insignia's force stays on that battlefield.
12:07 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:33 Insignia destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.Insignia finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
13:12 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:16 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.
14:39 With really nice micro, Insignia kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Insignia breaks Aalto's front door.
15:17 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Insignia pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Insignia has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
16:11 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
16:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:17 Attempting to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:16 Insignia with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aalto's position.
18:43 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Insignia — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:02 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Insignia's army.Aalto clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
19:45 Insignia decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
20:14 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.
🎙 Insignia has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
20:32 Aalto made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Insignia is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Insignia breaks Aalto's position.
21:13 Insignia destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!Insignia shreds the better part of Aalto's army in one engagement.
21:40 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Insignia's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
22:42 Insignia starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
23:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Insignia closes it out over Aalto.
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
army value
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Aalto spawning at s2 and Teal Insignia spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Insignia at s1.
0:34 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Insignia's 9 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Insignia has gone 9 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Aalto with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Insignia's zerglings!Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:43 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:56 Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:28 Insignia is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Insignia needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
7:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:32 Insignia starts expanding.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
8:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:41 Insignia lost all his zerglings to Aalto!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Insignia's front door.
9:22 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
10:13 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:48 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
11:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:58 Insignia failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:58 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:28 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
14:11 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:51 With really nice micro, Aalto kills off Insignia's zerglings.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Insignia's front door.
16:17 Aalto only destroyed about half of Insignia's army.Half of Insignia's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
16:54 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Insignia clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:28 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:46 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
18:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:01 All of a sudden, Insignia has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
19:30 Insignia lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
19:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
20:34 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 Insignia having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Insignia looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Insignia.
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
army value
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:11 Insignia spawns at s1 in Yellow while Aalto spawns at s3 in Green.We're underway — Insignia spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s3.
2:20 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Insignia's 9 Pool.Insignia shows 9 Pool — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:07 Insignia's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Insignia's way right now.
6:17 Insignia opens with a cheesy build.Insignia Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:10 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Insignia attacks Aalto.Insignia commits to the cheese — it's at Aalto's door already.
10:10 Aalto was unable to defend Insignia's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Aalto GGs, and Insignia steals the game.
Aalto taps out. Insignia's early game was simply better.
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
army value
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (176 lines)
0:20 Aalto spawns at s1 in Blue while Insignia spawns at s3 in Teal.Aalto in Blue at s1. Insignia in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:30 Aalto gets Overpool against Insignia's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's Overpool against Insignia's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
1:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:57 Aalto failed to kill off Insignia's defending zerglings.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
3:22 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:20 Insignia decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
4:55 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:19 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:49 Insignia with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Aalto's zerglings!Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Insignia's defense was already in place.
6:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:24 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:52 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
8:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:48 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!Insignia wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:00 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Insignia's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Insignia's force and backs off.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
9:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:38 Insignia pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:13 Insignia failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Insignia's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
12:10 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:21 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Insignia's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Insignia yet.
— The mid game —
12:58 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:11 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:39 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.
13:53 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Insignia's mutalisks!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Insignia takes the middle of the game.
14:26 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aalto clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
15:13 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Insignia looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
15:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:54 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
16:11 Zerglings ran past Insignia's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Insignia's economy takes a real hit.
16:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Insignia chips away at Aalto's foundation.
17:17 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:33 Insignia is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
17:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:12 Insignia wiped off Aalto's zerglings, but Aalto had mutalisks popped just in time! Insignia has to back off!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:21 What a pity! Insignia managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Insignia knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
19:44 Nice try from Aalto to harass Insignia, but Insignia's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:11 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:45 Currently, neither Aalto nor Insignia appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Insignia yet.
20:52 Insignia desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Insignia adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:12 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.
21:49 Aalto wiped off Insignia's zerglings, but Insignia had mutalisks popped just in time! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Insignia holds Aalto.
22:05 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:10 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:50 Eager to end the game, Insignia moves out with his armies.Insignia tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:26 The battle outcome favors Insignia as Aalto's armies melt into Insignia's armies' weapon fire!Insignia wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
25:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Insignia's army.Aalto clips Insignia's army — real damage, but Insignia fights on.
25:41 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 Insignia's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Insignia is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:09 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 Insignia's army.Aalto knocks, Insignia answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:16 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Beautiful harassment from Insignia. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
26:39 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Insignia hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:02 Insignia starts expanding.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
27:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:47 Insignia was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Insignia home with nothing.
28:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
28:36 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:59 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 Insignia's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Insignia shuts the door on Aalto.
29:33 Insignia must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Insignia needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:06 What a pity! Insignia managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Insignia knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
30:47 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
30:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:31 The battle outcome favors Insignia as Aalto's armies melt into Insignia's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Insignia doesn't even slow down.
31:41 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:00 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Insignia's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:06 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:35 Aalto had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Insignia's mutalisks are fleeing!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Insignia gained nothing for the cost.
33:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:31 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Insignia's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Insignia's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:15 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Aalto looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
35:30 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
36:06 Insignia is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Insignia's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:41 Aalto kills off Insignia's armies and continues pushing!Insignia's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
37:11 After that battle, Insignia still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:49 Insignia's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.The base falls. Aalto rips Insignia's economy back a full step.
38:26 In terms of army size, Insignia is behind Aalto!Insignia is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
38:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
39:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Insignia. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
39:29 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:23 Aalto wiped off Insignia's zerglings, but Insignia had mutalisks popped just in time! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Insignia holds Aalto.
40:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:27 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Insignia!Insignia gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:45 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
42:13 Insignia is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Insignia starts the push.
42:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
42:55 Aalto's lurkers were already burrowed and Insignia's cracklings ran straight onto them.Insignia throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
43:24 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:53 With excellent skills and micro, Insignia managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:14 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
44:38 Both hives are up. Insignia moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Insignia moves out to end it.
44:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:10 Aalto kills off Insignia's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
45:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:23 Insignia tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:11 Both hives are up. Insignia moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Insignia moves out to end it.
47:26 Aalto has a slight economical lead by having 2 more expansions than Insignia.Aalto runs 2 more bases than Insignia. That compounds.
48:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:32 Aalto's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Insignia has nothing that trades with them.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Insignia late.
48:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:23 Aalto shot down Insignia's hatchery.The base falls. Aalto rips Insignia's economy back a full step.
49:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Insignia. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
50:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:34 What a pity! Insignia managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Insignia knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
50:58 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Aalto is the one who commits.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
51:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:57 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Insignia's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
52:21 Insignia lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:38 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
52:58 Aalto destroys Insignia's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Aalto rips Insignia's economy back a full step.
53:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Insignia! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Insignia makes him pay for it.
53:41 Aalto moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
54:14 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.
54:31 Insignia's lurkers were caught out of position and Aalto never slowed down.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Insignia needs something special here.
54:52 The attack was a success, Insignia lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
55:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
55:50 What a pity! Insignia managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Insignia knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
56:10 Aalto moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
56:31 Insignia moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Insignia moves out to end it.
56:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:08 The mutalisk flock belongs to Aalto and Insignia's drones are dying by the dozen.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
57:33 Insignia seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
58:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Insignia has left on the field.
58:25 Insignia tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Insignia goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:37 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Aalto pushes.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
59:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Insignia GGs!Insignia types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
army value
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Insignia spawning at s3 and Blue Aalto spawning at s2.Insignia takes s3 in White; Aalto settles in at s2 in Blue.
2:10 Insignia opens 9 Pool against Aalto's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Insignia's 9 Pool against Aalto's 9 Pool.
4:12 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
6:20 Aalto opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Aalto. This is an early gamble.
8:05 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Aalto attacks Insignia.Aalto commits to the cheese — it's at Insignia's door already.
10:15 Insignia GGs after being cheesed by Aalto.It works! Insignia can't hold the gamble and taps to Aalto.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
army value
■ Insignia
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s3 and Teal Insignia spawning at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s3, Insignia answers from s2.
0:35 Aalto opens 9 Pool against Insignia's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Aalto, 12 Hatch from Insignia.
— The early game —
1:15 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Insignia: the first units are already marching.
3:21 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.
3:41 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!Insignia wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Insignia seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:51 It seems that Insignia only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Insignia clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
5:14 Insignia starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Insignia crosses the map with everything.
5:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:19 Insignia failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:27 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:50 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:42 Insignia places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Insignia expands.
9:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:49 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Insignia!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Insignia's front door.
— The mid game —
10:29 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:19 Insignia is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Insignia tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
11:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:31 Insignia failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Insignia while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
13:20 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:58 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:30 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.
15:06 Insignia lost all his zerglings to Aalto!Insignia wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:29 About half of Insignia's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Insignia — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
16:24 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
16:56 Insignia is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Insignia is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
17:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:57 With really nice micro, Aalto kills off Insignia's zerglings.Insignia wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
18:43 Insignia has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:28 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:02 Insignia places down a hatchery.Insignia takes another base — the economy widens.
20:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Insignia has left on the field.
21:02 Insignia lost all his zerglings to Aalto!Insignia wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
21:43 The attack was a success, Insignia lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
22:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Insignia keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:44 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
23:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Insignia GGs!Insignia types it out: GG.
Insignia taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
Head to head
9 games
Insignia
8 – 1
Aalto