Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s1 and Red V8 spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, V8 at s2.
0:28 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:04 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:58 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
3:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 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.
4:03 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:26 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:02 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
5:25 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:47 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:38 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.
6:49 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:20 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.
7:40 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:13 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:03 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
9:23 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.
9:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
11:20 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:13 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
12:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:01 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.
13:20 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:55 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:29 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.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
16:06 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:04 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
17:36 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:50 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
18:05 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:46 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.
19:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:20 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:42 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:18 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.
20:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
21:07 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
21:31 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.
21:43 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.
22:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:39 Aalto scourged some of V8's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
23:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:34 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:57 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.
24:25 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
24:32 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
25:00 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.
25:23 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.
25:58 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.
26:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:44 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:14 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:38 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
27:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:21 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
28:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:24 V8 successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
29:56 Aalto harasses V8's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:09 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:35 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:33 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.
31:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:59 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
33:21 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.
— The late game —
34:05 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:39 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
35:06 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:40 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.
35:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
36:12 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.
36:44 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
37:12 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
37:27 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
37:53 It seems like Aalto has more units than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:19 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
38:42 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
39:05 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
39:34 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
40:01 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
40:14 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
40:47 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
41:18 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
41:27 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:59 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
42:15 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
42:37 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
43:06 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
43:34 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
44:06 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
44:21 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
44:40 An unexpected all-in from V8 decimates all of Aalto's armies.One attack to decide it all, and V8 makes it count against Aalto.
45:01 V8 wins after a long battle.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to V8.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:08 V8 spawns in Purple at s2 while Aalto spawns in Orange at s1.V8 takes s2 in Purple; Aalto settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:38 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:16 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:58 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
5:39 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:29 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:25 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
— The mid game —
9:12 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.
9:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:00 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:11 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
11:59 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
13:00 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:05 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
14:31 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:11 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.
15:44 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
16:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
17:53 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
18:39 V8 destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!V8 shreds the better part of Aalto's army in one engagement.
19:13 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.
19:35 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Teal Aalto spawning at s1 and Yellow V8 spawning at s2.Aalto in Teal at s1. V8 in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Aalto gets 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:40 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:07 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.
3:26 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:28 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
5:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:18 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:16 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:52 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.
8:18 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:49 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.
9:11 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Aalto.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
9:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:15 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
10:41 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:24 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
11:52 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:32 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
13:20 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:46 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.
14:07 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?
14:42 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:31 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
15:56 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:37 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
16:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:28 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:29 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.
18:46 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
19:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
19:57 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.
20:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:47 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
21:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:46 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:28 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:54 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
23:09 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
24:15 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.
24:47 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:43 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
26:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (133 lines)
0:07 The Green V8 spawns at s2 while Teal Aalto spawns at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:39 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:02 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:02 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
2:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:08 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
3:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:26 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:43 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
6:14 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
6:26 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.
6:58 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:12 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:44 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than V8.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
8:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:25 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
9:03 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:47 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:18 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:08 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
11:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:37 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
12:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:49 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:47 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
14:05 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.
14:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:58 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:53 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
16:17 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.
16:34 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.
16:54 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.
17:12 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:42 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.
19:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:30 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.
21:02 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.
21:26 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.
21:36 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
22:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:44 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
22:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:26 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:41 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
24:18 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.
24:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:01 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
25:31 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.
25:46 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.
26:01 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:44 Currently, neither V8 nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
27:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:24 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
27:36 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
28:15 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:26 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
28:56 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:49 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
30:14 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.
30:33 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
30:50 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
31:21 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.
31:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:04 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
32:32 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:14 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:16 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:44 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.
34:58 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
35:32 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
35:54 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
36:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:26 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
36:58 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.
37:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:41 Aalto shot down V8's nexus.The base falls. Aalto rips V8's economy back a full step.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:00 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
38:30 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
38:54 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.
39:17 It seems like Aalto has more units than V8!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
39:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:14 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:31 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.
40:59 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:13 Where is Aalto's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:54 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
42:44 Aalto's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. V8 loses everything.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks V8 late.
42:51 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.
43:29 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.
43:52 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
44:02 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Aalto goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
44:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:59 V8's storms land on the swarm and Aalto's cracklings die before they reach the line.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
45:30 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.
45:48 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
46:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the late game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (92 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Purple while V8 spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, V8 at s1.
0:28 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 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?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
2:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:21 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:40 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:04 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
5:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:45 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:15 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.
6:51 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.
6:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:29 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
7:57 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:17 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:20 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:29 Aalto must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
11:11 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?
11:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:52 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
12:27 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.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
13:07 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:42 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
14:03 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:32 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.
14:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:19 V8's speedlots dealt with Aalto's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. V8 successfully fended against Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
15:50 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.
16:14 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
16:46 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
17:00 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.
17:38 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
18:12 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.
18:28 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.
18:56 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:48 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
20:55 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:29 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
21:50 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
22:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:50 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
23:16 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:44 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:52 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.
25:24 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
26:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:17 Aalto's zerglings surround V8's archons while Aalto's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Aalto!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
26:48 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:07 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.
27:37 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:11 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.
28:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:55 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.
29:17 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
29:49 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.
30:06 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Aalto.The base falls. Aalto rips V8's economy back a full step.
30:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
30:58 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.
31:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:58 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
32:35 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.
32:52 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
33:14 Where is Aalto's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
33:43 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.
34:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (104 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Teal V8 spawning at s2 and Purple Aalto spawning at s1.V8 in Teal at s2. Aalto in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:31 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:55 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:42 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 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.
2:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:02 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
3:29 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:19 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
4:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:25 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:46 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?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:36 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
7:06 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.
7:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:49 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:21 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:48 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:05 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:07 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
10:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:49 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:10 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:36 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?
12:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:35 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
12:50 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.
13:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:53 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
14:22 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:36 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
15:00 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
15:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
16:14 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
16:40 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.
17:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:50 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
18:04 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.
18:21 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.
18:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:15 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:51 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.
20:20 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.
20:32 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
21:05 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:58 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
22:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:17 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
23:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
24:05 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.
24:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:55 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:39 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.
26:12 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
26:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:58 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
27:24 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.
28:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:29 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
28:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:31 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
30:11 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.
30:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:52 Both V8 and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
31:26 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.
31:53 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.
32:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:54 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.
33:37 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
33:52 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.
34:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:35 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
35:14 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
36:05 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.
36:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
36:53 Aalto's zerglings surround V8's archons while Aalto's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Aalto!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
37:26 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
37:44 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.
38:09 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
Head to head
243 games
Aalto
106 – 137
V8