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■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:12 V8 spawns at s2 in Blue while Aalto spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:33 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:21 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:21 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:03 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
4:22 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:05 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:11 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:45 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:07 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
7:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:10 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:49 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
11:31 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
12:13 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
12:26 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:00 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
13:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:22 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
14:44 V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
— The late game —
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
16:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
17:02 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
17:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:56 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
18:22 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
19:11 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:12 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:17 Aalto spawns at s1 in Purple while V8 spawns at s2 in White.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
0:27 Aalto gets Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
0:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:17 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:47 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:02 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:56 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:18 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:22 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
4:42 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:01 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
5:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
6:03 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
6:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
7:11 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
7:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:03 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:09 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:28 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
10:40 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
11:21 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:20 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
12:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
— The mid game —
13:35 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:07 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:57 V8 can't push any further as Aalto burrowed some lurkers and V8 has no observers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
15:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:01 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
16:24 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:47 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:56 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
18:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:45 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:52 V8 has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Aalto.Economically it's V8's game right now; Aalto is falling behind on bases.
19:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:59 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:15 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:06 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
21:21 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:17 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
22:50 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:35 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
23:50 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:38 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 V8's army.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:06 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:51 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
26:12 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:54 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:18 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
27:32 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
28:00 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
28:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:54 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
29:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
29:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
30:11 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:59 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
31:10 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:09 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
— The late game —
32:35 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
32:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:12 V8's speedlots dealt with Aalto's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. V8 successfully fended against Aalto's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
33:34 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
35:08 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:31 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:16 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
36:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:04 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:16 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:47 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
38:14 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
38:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
38:57 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
39:33 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:00 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:28 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:01 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
41:25 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
42:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:25 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by V8.The base falls. V8 rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
42:36 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
43:06 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns at s2 in Blue while Aalto spawns at s1 in White.V8 in Blue at s2. Aalto in White at s1. The map is set.
0:33 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:16 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:28 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:46 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
7:03 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:09 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
8:27 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:12 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
9:33 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:45 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
11:17 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:05 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
12:50 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
13:24 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:40 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
15:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:42 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:31 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:15 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:59 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:52 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
19:37 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
19:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
20:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:11 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
21:41 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
22:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
— The mid game —
22:37 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns at s1 in Green while V8 spawns at s2 in Blue.Aalto takes s1 in Green; V8 settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:29 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto commits to Overpool; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 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.
2:18 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:11 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:21 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:47 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:06 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
5:40 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:41 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:07 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
7:46 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:58 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:36 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:28 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:48 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:02 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:46 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:59 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:33 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:53 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
13:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:36 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:54 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
14:26 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:56 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
15:22 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
15:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:09 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
16:19 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
17:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
17:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:05 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:31 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:33 Aalto scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
19:43 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:23 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
20:48 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:05 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:00 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
22:12 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
23:19 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by V8.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches V8 level the expansion.
23:44 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
24:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:56 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
25:12 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
25:33 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:58 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
26:36 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
26:53 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:37 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
28:07 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
28:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:59 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
29:33 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:58 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.
30:23 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The late game —
31:08 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
31:42 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
31:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:19 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
32:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:15 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:32 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:53 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
34:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:53 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
35:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
35:46 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:37 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.
36:49 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
37:20 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
37:54 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
38:11 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:00 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
39:32 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
40:02 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:20 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
40:34 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
41:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (105 lines)
0:07 The Red V8 spawns at s1 while White Aalto spawns at s2.We're underway — V8 spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:28 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:00 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:15 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
4:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:54 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
5:04 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:29 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:37 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
6:56 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
7:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:38 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:19 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:28 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.
8:58 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:35 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:58 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:35 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:33 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
12:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:30 Aalto must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
14:05 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:37 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
14:53 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.
15:24 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
15:55 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:05 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:34 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 V8's army.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
16:54 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:04 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
18:15 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:15 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
19:27 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
19:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:34 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
20:57 Aalto successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:12 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
21:50 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
22:08 Where is Aalto's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
22:41 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
23:06 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
23:22 Aalto tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
23:58 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
24:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:47 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:04 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:35 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
25:58 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by V8's armies.V8 finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
26:10 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
26:40 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:12 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
27:39 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 V8's army.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:06 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:47 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
29:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
29:46 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:09 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 V8's army.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:39 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:16 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
31:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
32:20 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:35 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
33:01 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
33:28 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:16 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
34:44 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
35:20 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:36 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
36:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:35 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
37:00 V8 only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
37:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:52 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
38:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
244 games
Aalto
109 – 135
V8