Games
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■ Scarab
■ Ion
army value
■ Scarab
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:07 The Orange Ion spawns at s1 while Blue Scarab spawns at s2.We're underway — Ion spawns at s1, Scarab answers from s2.
0:28 Scarab gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Scarab's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:51 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:23 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:00 With really nice micro, Ion kills off Scarab's dragoons.Scarab wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
3:24 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:19 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
4:46 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:30 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.
5:54 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Ion's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Scarab marches on.
6:13 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Ion must macro up quickly or Scarab will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
7:42 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:49 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 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.
8:42 Ion kills off Scarab's dragoons with some nice micro!Scarab wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Ion clips Scarab's army — real damage, but Scarab fights on.
9:22 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
9:53 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
10:19 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:57 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:40 Scarab failed to break through Ion's dragoon defense line.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
12:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:05 It seems like Ion has more units than Scarab!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarab should not take this fight.
13:27 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:39 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:36 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Scarab's attacks.Ion holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
15:18 After that battle, Ion destroyed about half of Scarab's army.Half of Scarab's force is gone — Ion took it apart.
15:37 With a successful harassment, Scarab hurts Ion's economy.The raid lands — Scarab chips away at Ion's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:57 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
16:20 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:57 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:07 It seems like Ion has more units than Scarab!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Scarab should not take this fight.
17:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:51 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Scarab's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
18:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:02 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Scarab's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:23 Aaaaaa, Ion's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!Ion looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
19:58 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:33 Ion seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Scarab's dragoons are melting away!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
21:11 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:53 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:19 Scarab starts expanding.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
22:44 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:15 Scarab positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Ion had to back off!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
23:44 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:04 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:32 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Scarab's foundation.
24:50 Scarab must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Scarab is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
25:32 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:41 Ion decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
26:00 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:49 The battle outcome favors Ion as Scarab's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Scarab's way of life — Ion marches on.
27:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
27:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
27:59 Scarab's nexus has been destroyed by Ion.Ion finds the weak point and Scarab's new base is gone.
28:22 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:46 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:08 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
29:46 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:57 Scarab without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Ion's dark templars. It seems like Scarab lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Scarab's position.
30:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
30:53 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
31:06 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:35 Scarab decides to expand.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
31:54 Scarab harasses Ion and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Scarab chips away at Ion's foundation.
32:22 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
32:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:10 Ion failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Scarab successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Scarab holds Ion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:27 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
33:44 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
34:16 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:56 Scarab successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Scarab cleans it up.
35:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
35:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
36:08 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarab's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
36:33 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarab starts moving out.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:36 Ion seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Scarab's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Scarab's position.
38:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Ion takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
38:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
38:59 Scarab's nexus has been destroyed by Ion.Ion finds the weak point and Scarab's new base is gone.
39:11 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:33 Reaver! Reaver! Scarab's reaver is killing off most of Ion's workers!Ion looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
40:00 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:58 Ion failed to bring in observers and Scarab's dark templars savaged Ion's army!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
41:17 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
41:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
41:53 Where is Ion's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Scarab gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:26 Scarab is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ion.Scarab needs an expansion soon or Ion's economy simply wins this.
42:52 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
43:16 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
43:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:49 Scarab successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Scarab takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
44:28 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
45:37 Eager to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
45:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:17 Ion kills off Scarab's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
46:51 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:06 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:25 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
— The late game —
47:49 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Scarab moves out.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
48:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:47 Scarab's archons lead the way through Ion's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Ion late.
49:08 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
49:21 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
49:44 Where is Ion's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Ion looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
50:17 Scarab appears to have more army than Ion!Count the units: Scarab has the edge over Ion right now.
50:36 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:52 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Scarab moves out.This is the big one — Scarab commits the late-game army.
51:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:53 Ion had the observers out, and Scarab's dark templar did nothing at all.Scarab throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
52:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Scarab clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
52:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
53:14 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.
53:42 The reaver shots land perfectly — Scarab's goon line evaporates and Ion pushes on.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Scarab late.
54:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Ion takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:52 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
55:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
55:41 The reaver shots land perfectly — Scarab's goon line evaporates and Ion pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
55:59 About half of Scarab's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
56:39 Ion pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
57:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Scarab GGs!That's it. Scarab looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Ion closes it out over Scarab.
■ Scarab
■ Ion
army value
■ Scarab
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Purple Scarab spawning at s3 and Green Ion spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Scarab at s3, Ion at s1.
0:28 Scarab opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Scarab's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:01 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
1:13 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:02 Ion kills off Scarab's dragoons with some nice micro!Scarab wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
3:15 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
4:21 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
4:48 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
5:26 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:05 Scarab lost all of his dragoons to Ion!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Scarab's front door.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
7:12 It seems like Scarab has more units than Ion!Scarab's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
7:50 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:59 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
8:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:55 Ion kills off Scarab's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Scarab's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
10:06 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
10:18 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
11:00 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
11:19 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:04 Scarab kills off Ion's dragoons with some nice micro!Ion wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
12:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:58 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:05 Scarab is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:44 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
13:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:27 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:47 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
15:40 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:56 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:30 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
16:38 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:25 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Scarab. The push continues.
17:58 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
18:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Ion clips Scarab's army — real damage, but Scarab fights on.
18:37 Scarab decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
19:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:25 Scarab failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Ion successfully defended his push!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Scarab gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:51 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
20:28 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:45 Scarab's army is small compared to Ion!Scarab is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
21:06 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:26 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
22:00 Scarab is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:09 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:11 The battle outcome favors Ion as Scarab's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Scarab's way of life — Ion marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
23:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:26 Where is Ion's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Ion looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
24:37 Scarab has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ion.Scarab's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
25:03 Ion doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Ion thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
25:26 Scarab moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
25:46 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:14 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:11 Scarab had some dark templars but under Ion's observers, they're close to useless! Scarab had to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Scarab gained nothing for the cost.
27:27 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:55 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
28:23 Feeling content with the game, Scarab is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
28:44 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:33 Scarab positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Ion had to back off!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
29:46 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:35 Scarab is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:50 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
31:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:50 Ion positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Scarab had to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Scarab gained nothing for the cost.
32:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:50 Scarab decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:25 Ion is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:16 Scarab with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Ion's army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
34:36 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarab's army.Ion needs production, fast; Scarab's army has outgrown his.
35:39 Scarab is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:39 Scarab failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Ion successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Scarab.
37:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
37:21 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Scarab's army.Ion takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:41 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!Ion gets into Scarab's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:06 Feeling content with the game, Scarab is starting to push out with his dragoons!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:03 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Scarab! That was the key of victory for this battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
39:11 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
39:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
40:12 Aaaaaa, Ion's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!The raid lands — Scarab chips away at Ion's foundation.
40:30 Scarab is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
41:08 The reaver shots land perfectly — Ion's goon line evaporates and Scarab pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Scarab's late-game push decides it.
41:39 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
42:12 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:29 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Scarab!Ion needs production, fast; Scarab's army has outgrown his.
42:47 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Scarab moves out.This is the big one — Scarab commits the late-game army.
43:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:32 The reaver shots land perfectly — Ion's goon line evaporates and Scarab pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Scarab's late-game push decides it.
43:53 Scarab only destroyed about half of Ion's army.Half of Ion's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
44:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Scarab edges ahead on army strength.
44:42 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Scarab moves out.This is the big one — Scarab commits the late-game army.
45:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:34 Scarab's carriers are untouchable now and Ion concedes the map.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Ion late.
46:10 After that battle, Scarab destroyed about half of Ion's army.Scarab cuts Ion's army in half.
46:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
46:41 Scarab decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:28 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Scarab dismantles Ion.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Ion late.
🎙 It's all going Scarab's way right now.
47:50 The attack was a success, Ion lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Scarab — more than half the force is gone.
48:13 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
48:41 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Scarab moves out.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
49:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
Ion taps out. Scarab's late game was simply better.
■ Scarab
■ Ion
army value
■ Scarab
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Blue at s1 while Scarab spawns in Purple at s2.Ion takes s1 in Blue; Scarab settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:43 Scarab gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Ion shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Scarab has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:50 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Scarab starts expanding.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:45 Ion failed to break through Scarab's dragoon defense line.Scarab holds the early rush without blinking.
3:19 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:12 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
4:37 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:45 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
5:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:04 The battle outcome favors Ion as Scarab's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Scarab's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
6:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 Both Ion and Scarab appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Scarab match each other.
7:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:05 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:49 With beautiful placement, Scarab successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Scarab takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
10:19 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:54 Scarab decides to push out with his dragoon.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:06 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
11:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:06 With really nice micro, Scarab kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
12:25 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:08 Scarab appears to have more army than Ion!Scarab's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
13:39 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:46 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:27 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:58 Ion's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Scarab has no choice but to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Scarab gained nothing for the cost.
15:32 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
15:49 After that battle, Ion destroyed about half of Scarab's army.Ion cuts Scarab's army in half.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:25 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:35 Feeling content with the game, Ion is starting to push out with his dragoons!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:57 Scarab decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
17:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:52 Scarab seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Ion's dragoons are melting away!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
18:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
18:31 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:56 Aaaaaa, Ion's mineral line is stormed by Scarab's high templars!Ion looks away for one second and Scarab makes him pay for it.
19:16 Where is Ion's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Scarab gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:48 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:19 In terms of army size, Scarab is behind Ion!Scarab needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
20:44 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.
20:51 Scarab with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Ion's army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
21:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!Ion gets into Scarab's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:33 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:54 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Scarab holds the stronger army for now.
23:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:46 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Scarab! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Ion's position.
23:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Ion clips Scarab's army — real damage, but Scarab fights on.
24:55 Where is Ion's detector? Scarab sends dark templars to harass Ion's mineral line!Scarab gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:26 Scarab starts pushing across the map.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:59 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Scarab! That was the key of victory for this battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
26:27 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
26:52 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:07 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!Scarab looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
27:37 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Scarab's foundation.
27:56 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:41 Scarab seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Ion's dragoons are melting away!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
29:03 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
29:39 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:03 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!Scarab looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Scarab — a lead, but not a safe one.
30:22 Attempting to end the game, Scarab moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
30:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:06 Scarab with the better dragoon control won the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
31:33 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
31:55 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:14 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
32:49 Ion has more expansions than Scarab.Ion is out-expanding Scarab — the money game is tilting.
33:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
33:24 Scarab seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Ion's dragoons are melting away!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:01 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
34:11 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
34:37 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Scarab's workers!Scarab looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
34:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarab starts moving out.No more waiting. Scarab pushes.
35:27 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.
35:43 Scarab seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Ion's dragoons are melting away!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
36:23 It seems that Scarab only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
36:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
36:54 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarab.Ion goes for the raid — Scarab is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:16 Scarab's army is small compared to Ion!Scarab is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
37:42 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarab.Ion goes for the raid — Scarab is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:15 Scarab might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ion did.Scarab is starving on bases while Ion spreads across the map.
38:44 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Scarab's workers!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Scarab's foundation.
39:03 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Scarab's economy.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:14 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
39:53 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarab's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
40:12 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Scarab's economy.Ion knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
40:30 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Scarab.Ion goes for the raid — Scarab is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:52 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarab's army.Ion needs production, fast; Scarab's army has outgrown his.
41:22 Ion casts some storm! But Scarab lost no workers.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:44 Ion's army is small compared to Scarab!Ion needs production, fast; Scarab's army has outgrown his.
42:07 Ion casts some storm! But Scarab lost no workers.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:23 Ion must macro up quickly or Scarab will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
42:48 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Scarab's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
43:13 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Ion gets into Scarab's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:47 It seems like Scarab has more units than Ion!Count the units: Scarab has the edge over Ion right now.
44:13 Ion has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Scarab.Economically it's Ion's game right now; Scarab is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:36 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!Scarab looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
44:44 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
45:13 Ion's army is small compared to Scarab!Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
45:30 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Scarab's economy takes a real hit.
46:03 Ion's army is small compared to Scarab!Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
46:17 Ion casts some storm! But Scarab lost no workers.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:01 Where is Scarab's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Scarab's mineral line!Ion gets into Scarab's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:09 Aaaaaa, Scarab's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Scarab's foundation.
47:40 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Scarab's economy.Ion knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
— The late game —
48:01 Scarab pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
48:28 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Scarab!Ion is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
48:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:21 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!Ion's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
49:39 After that battle, Scarab destroyed about half of Ion's army.Half of Ion's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
50:03 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
50:24 Ion tried to harass Scarab but Scarab successfully fends off the harassment.Ion knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
50:44 Scarab has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
51:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
GG. Scarab closes it out over Ion.
■ Scarab
■ Ion
army value
■ Scarab
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Scarab spawns at s1 in Purple while Ion spawns at s3 in Orange.Scarab in Purple at s1. Ion in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:44 Scarab opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scarab shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Ion has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
3:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:01 Scarab kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Scarab marches on.
4:37 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Scarab takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
5:23 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 Scarab decides to start pushing across the map.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:32 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:56 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:30 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:40 With really nice micro, Scarab kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
9:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:26 It seems like Scarab has more units than Ion!Scarab's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
11:14 Scarab is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Scarab: the first units are already marching.
11:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:16 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Ion's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Scarab marches on.
12:40 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Scarab holds the stronger army for now.
13:30 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarab's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
14:08 Scarab decides to move out with his armies.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
14:32 Scarab warps in a nexus.Quietly, Scarab adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:02 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
15:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:19 Scarab kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Scarab marches on.
16:44 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:02 Scarab shot down Ion's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Ion watches Scarab level the expansion.
🎙 Scarab's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
18:30 Scarab is pushing out with his dragoons.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:03 Ion having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
GG. Scarab closes it out over Ion.
Head to head
9 games
Scarab
7 – 2
Ion