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■ Ashes
■ Costing
army value
■ Ashes
■ Costing
economy
Play-by-play (198 lines)
0:07 Ashes spawns at s2 in Teal while Costing spawns at s1 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ashes at s2, Costing at s1.
0:23 Ashes opens 12 Pool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.Ashes shows 12 Pool — Costing has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Attempting to end the game, Ashes moves out with his armies.Ashes tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:46 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Ashes's speedlings!Costing wasn't ready. Ashes's early aggression takes the lead.
3:16 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
3:57 Eager to end the game, Ashes moves out with his armies.Ashes has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:25 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
4:53 Ashes places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ashes expands.
5:00 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:54 With really nice micro, Ashes's speedlings kills off Costing's dragoons.The early pressure works — Ashes breaks Costing's front door.
6:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 It seems like Costing has more units than Ashes!Costing's army is visibly the bigger one — Ashes should not take this fight.
7:15 Ashes pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:35 Costing kills off Ashes's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Ashes's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ashes destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Ashes clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
9:47 Ashes is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Ashes goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:54 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:21 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
10:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:19 Ashes with some nice speedling surrounds killed Costing's zealots!The early pressure works — Ashes breaks Costing's front door.
11:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ashes destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Ashes clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
12:02 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:11 Ashes places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ashes adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:31 Ashes brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:02 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:26 Ashes's army is small compared to Costing!Ashes needs production, fast; Costing's army has outgrown his.
13:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:09 Costing was out-microed by Ashes and loses all his attacking forces.Costing commits and it's the wrong call — Ashes cleans it up.
14:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
15:06 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
15:13 Reaver! Reaver! Costing's reaver is killing off most of Ashes's workers!Ashes looks away for one second and Costing makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:34 Costing starts expanding.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:58 Ashes has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:30 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:10 Costing successfully fends off Ashes's attacks.The attack shatters on Costing's line. Great positioning.
17:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
18:07 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
18:23 What a pity! Ashes managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Good instincts from Costing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:41 Ashes tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Costing shuts the door on Ashes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:14 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Ashes's economy.Costing knocks, Ashes answers. No damage done.
19:22 Ashes now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:46 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:13 Ashes is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Costing's army.Ashes is badly outgunned — Costing's force is a size larger.
20:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:04 Ashes's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Ashes's position.
21:33 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:43 It seems that Ashes only managed to destroy less than half of Costing's army.Ashes takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
22:18 Costing scouted Ashes's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Costing's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:37 Ashes doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.The harassment is called off — Ashes keeps his units alive.
22:53 Costing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Ashes.Good instincts from Ashes; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:16 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:39 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:10 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
24:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:49 All of a sudden, Ashes has no armies left while Costing is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Costing. The push continues.
25:17 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
25:40 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:54 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ashes!Costing looks away for one second and Ashes makes him pay for it.
26:30 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
26:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
26:57 Ashes scourged some of Costing's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Ashes absorbs the mid-game push — Costing gained nothing for the cost.
27:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ashes managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
27:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
28:09 Reaver! Reaver! Costing's reaver is killing off most of Ashes's workers!Costing gets into Ashes's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:36 Ashes now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:07 Costing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:19 Currently, Ashes and Costing appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
29:54 Ashes places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ashes expands.
30:05 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:51 Ashes failed to bring in overlords as Costing's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Ashes's position.
31:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ashes managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ashes! Costing's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Ashes chips away at Costing's foundation.
32:31 What a pity! Ashes managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Ashes goes for the raid — Costing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:50 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:34 Ashes burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Costing's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ashes holds Costing.
33:58 With excellent skills and micro, Ashes managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
34:40 Ashes has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Costing starts moving out.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:33 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:06 Ashes successfully fends off Costing's attacks.Ashes takes the fight on his terms and sends Costing home with nothing.
36:42 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:23 Ashes places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ashes adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:50 What a pity! Ashes managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Ashes knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
38:05 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:30 It seems like Costing has more units than Ashes!Count the units: Costing has the edge over Ashes right now.
38:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:07 A few beautiful storms from Costing turned the battle around! Costing won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Ashes's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
39:58 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
40:21 What a pity! Ashes managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Good instincts from Costing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:52 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
41:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:21 Costing kills off Ashes's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ashes's way of life — Costing marches on.
42:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
42:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ashes destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Ashes clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
— The late game —
42:33 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Ashes pushes.Everything Ashes has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
43:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:45 Costing's storms land on the swarm and Ashes's cracklings die before they reach the line.Costing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:13 Ashes destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Ashes takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
44:31 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:52 Ashes moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Ashes has built comes forward at once.
45:27 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
45:40 Currently, neither Ashes nor Costing appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ashes and Costing yet.
45:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:21 Costing's storms land on the swarm and Ashes's cracklings die before they reach the line.Costing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:47 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
47:39 Costing has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Ashes.Costing's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
47:56 Seems like Ashes is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Ashes's raiders are needed on defense.
48:27 Ashes tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Good instincts from Costing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:51 Ashes moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Ashes commits the late-game army.
49:01 Costing starts pushing across the map.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:57 Costing successfully fends off Ashes's attacks.Costing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
50:18 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
50:38 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
50:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ashes! Costing's economy is suffering!Ashes gets into Costing's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:12 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Costing.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
51:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:03 The battle outcome favors Costing as Ashes's armies melt into Costing's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ashes's way of life — Costing marches on.
52:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
52:46 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Ashes! Costing's economy is suffering!Costing looks away for one second and Ashes makes him pay for it.
53:38 Ashes decides to move out with his armies.Ashes tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:52 Costing starts pushing across the map.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:43 Ashes's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Costing has no observers left. The push stalls.Costing throws the endgame army in and Ashes simply refuses to lose.
55:15 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
55:33 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
55:46 Currently, neither Ashes nor Costing appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ashes and Costing match each other.
56:19 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ashes!Ashes gets into Costing's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:37 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Ashes!Costing looks away for one second and Ashes makes him pay for it.
56:56 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Ashes pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Ashes moves out to end it.
57:23 Costing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
57:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:12 Ashes's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Costing has no observers left. The push stalls.Costing throws the endgame army in and Ashes simply refuses to lose.
58:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:21 Every gateway is pumping and Costing starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
59:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:10 Ashes ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Costing is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Costing's late-game push decides it.
60:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
60:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:15 Attempting to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:09 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Ashes's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Ashes late.
62:16 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
62:44 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
63:12 Costing starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Costing — a lead, but not a safe one.
63:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:00 Ashes ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Costing is inside the third.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Ashes late.
64:07 About half of Ashes's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
64:44 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
65:06 Costing destroys Ashes's hatchery, denying expansions.Costing finds the weak point and Ashes's new base is gone.
65:28 Ashes tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Costing shuts the door on Ashes.
65:49 Costing decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
66:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ashes GGs!Ashes GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Costing defeats Ashes, settled in the late game.
■ Ashes
■ Costing
army value
■ Ashes
■ Costing
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Costing spawning at s2 and Blue Ashes spawning at s1.We're underway — Costing spawns at s2, Ashes answers from s1.
0:32 Costing gets Forge Fast Expand against Ashes's Overpool.Costing shows Forge Fast Expand — Ashes has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 Ashes kills off Costing's armies and continues pushing!Costing's army evaporates. Ashes doesn't even slow down.
4:29 Costing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ashes's force stays on that battlefield.
4:54 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:14 Ashes pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:06 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:08 Ashes kills off Costing's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Costing's way of life — Ashes marches on.
8:45 Costing lost about half of his army in that battle.Ashes pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:14 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
10:17 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Ashes: the first units are already marching.
10:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:28 Ashes with some nice speedling surrounds killed Costing's zealots!Costing wasn't ready. Ashes's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ashes holds the stronger army for now.
12:34 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ashes's army has been decimated.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
12:59 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:50 Costing's army is small compared to Ashes!Costing is badly outgunned — Ashes's force is a size larger.
14:17 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
14:38 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:40 With really nice micro, Ashes's speedlings kills off Costing's dragoons.Costing wasn't ready. Ashes's early aggression takes the lead.
16:31 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ashes's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, Ashes managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
🎙 Ashes's force dwarfs what Costing has left on the field.
— The mid game —
17:34 Ashes now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
18:39 Ashes's scourge sniped a few of Costing's observers! Costing can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ashes breaks Costing's position.
18:55 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Ashes pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
20:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Costing GGs!Costing GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Ashes closes it out over Costing.
■ Ashes
■ Costing
army value
■ Ashes
■ Costing
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:12 Ashes spawns at s3 in Blue while Costing spawns at s4 in Red.Ashes takes s3 in Blue; Costing settles in at s4 in Red.
0:45 Costing opens Forge Fast Expand against Ashes's 12 Hatch.Ashes commits to 12 Hatch; Costing answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:00 Ashes places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ashes expands.
1:30 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Ashes: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
3:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:35 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Ashes's speedlings!Costing wasn't ready. Ashes's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
4:38 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
5:12 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:30 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
6:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:30 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Ashes's speedlings!Costing wasn't ready. Ashes's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:17 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:48 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:08 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
8:30 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:06 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:38 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:38 Ashes kills off Costing's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ashes. The push continues.
11:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:47 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Ashes's army.Costing takes a bite out of Ashes's force and backs off.
12:20 Ashes decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ashes has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:33 Currently, neither Ashes nor Costing appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ashes and Costing match each other.
13:13 Ashes places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ashes adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:45 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
14:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:44 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Ashes's speedlings!The early pressure works — Ashes breaks Costing's front door.
15:01 Ashes destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Ashes clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
15:41 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ashes's army has been decimated.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
🎙 Costing is a step behind and knows it.
16:08 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Costing's expansion has fallen to Ashes's armies.Ashes finds the weak point and Costing's new base is gone.
16:31 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
— The mid game —
17:11 Ashes brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
17:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:09 Ashes micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Costing's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ashes breaks Costing's position.
18:40 Ashes only destroyed about half of Costing's army.Half of Costing's force is gone — Ashes took it apart.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
19:40 Ashes has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Ashes's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:11 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ashes is far ahead.
20:47 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:44 The battle outcome favors Ashes as Costing's armies melt into Ashes's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Costing's way of life — Ashes marches on.
22:04 Costing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ashes's force stays on that battlefield.
22:34 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
23:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Costing taps out!Costing GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ashes takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Ashes
■ Costing
army value
■ Ashes
■ Costing
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:11 Costing spawns at s2 in Orange while Ashes spawns at s1 in Green.Costing in Orange at s2. Ashes in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Costing gets Forge Fast Expand against Ashes's Overpool.Costing commits to Forge Fast Expand; Ashes answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:22 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
1:43 Ashes places down a hatchery.Quietly, Ashes adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ashes starts moving out.Ashes has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:09 The battle outcome favors Ashes as Costing's armies melt into Ashes's armies' weapon fire!Costing's army evaporates. Ashes doesn't even slow down.
4:41 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ashes seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
5:49 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:50 Costing's number of expansions are equal to Ashes's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Costing and Ashes yet.
7:22 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:04 Ashes starts expanding.Quietly, Ashes adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:56 Costing kills off Ashes's armies and continues pushing!Ashes's army evaporates. Costing doesn't even slow down.
— The mid game —
9:27 Ashes lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
10:11 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
10:38 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Ashes: the first units are already marching.
11:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:09 Costing kills off all of Ashes's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ashes's early gamble buys nothing — Costing's defense was already in place.
🎙 Ashes is a step behind and knows it.
12:57 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 About half of Ashes's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:00 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:33 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
15:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:34 Ashes lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Ashes wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:09 Ashes lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
16:45 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
17:11 Eager to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Costing's force dwarfs what Ashes has left on the field.
17:51 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
18:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:03 All of a sudden, Ashes has no armies left while Costing is continuing to push across the map!Costing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:34 Ashes lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Costing — more than half the force is gone.
20:03 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
21:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ashes GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ashes taps.
Ashes taps out. Costing's early game was simply better.
■ Ashes
■ Costing
army value
■ Ashes
■ Costing
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Ashes spawns at s1 in Blue while Costing spawns at s4 in Green.We're underway — Ashes spawns at s1, Costing answers from s4.
0:35 Ashes gets 12 Pool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Ashes, Forge Fast Expand from Costing.
— The early game —
1:08 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Ashes pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
3:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:05 With beautiful placement, Costing successfully fends off Ashes's attacks.The attack shatters on Costing's line. Great positioning.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
5:03 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
5:44 Ashes pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Ashes goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Eager to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
6:38 Ashes's number of expansions are equal to Costing's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ashes and Costing yet.
7:21 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:59 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:04 Ashes's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Ashes wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
9:36 About half of Ashes's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
10:08 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
10:49 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:09 With beautiful placement, Costing successfully fends off Ashes's attacks.Costing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Costing is far ahead.
12:53 Ashes destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Ashes takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
13:21 Ashes lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:01 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:33 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
15:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:28 Ashes lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Ashes wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
16:01 Costing destroyed about half of Ashes's army after that battle.Half of Ashes's force is gone — Costing took it apart.
16:39 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
17:17 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ashes is hanging on by a thread against Costing's army.
18:00 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:56 Ashes failed to bring in overlords as Costing's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Ashes's position.
19:29 Ashes lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Costing — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:13 It seems that Ashes only managed to destroy less than half of Costing's army.Ashes takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
20:39 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ashes GGs!That's it. Ashes looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ashes taps out. Costing's mid game was simply better.
■ Ashes
■ Costing
army value
■ Ashes
■ Costing
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Costing spawns at s1 in Teal while Ashes spawns at s2 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Costing at s1, Ashes at s2.
0:31 Ashes gets 12 Pool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Costing, 12 Pool from Ashes.
— The early game —
1:22 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 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.
3:58 Ashes lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Ashes's front door.
4:13 After that battle, Ashes still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
4:49 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
5:33 Costing's number of expansions are equal to Ashes's.Base for base, they're level — Costing and Ashes match each other.
5:52 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Ashes tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:31 Ashes places down a hatchery.Ashes takes another base — the economy widens.
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:35 Ashes with his speedlings successfully defend against Costing's early zealot pressure.Ashes holds the early rush without blinking.
9:10 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Ashes's army.Costing clips Ashes's army — real damage, but Ashes fights on.
9:28 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
9:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Costing starts moving out.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
10:46 Eager to end the game, Ashes moves out with his armies.Ashes tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:34 Ashes's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Ashes's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:01 Ashes lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:47 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ashes — the losses are light.
13:17 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:54 Ashes's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Ashes: the first units are already marching.
14:08 Ashes places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Ashes expands.
14:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:26 Ashes's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Ashes's front door.
15:42 Costing only destroyed about half of Ashes's army.Costing cuts Ashes's army in half.
16:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ashes destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Ashes takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
🎙 Costing edges ahead on army strength.
17:00 Costing starts expanding.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:23 Costing starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
17:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:20 Ashes's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Ashes's position.
18:54 About half of Ashes's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:40 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:07 What a pity! Ashes managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Costing shuts the door on Ashes.
20:36 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
20:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Costing is far ahead.
21:26 A few beautiful storms from Costing turned the battle around! Costing won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Ashes's position.
22:09 About half of Ashes's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:43 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Ashes while losing less than half of his army.Ashes keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:05 Ashes having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ashes types it out: GG.
Costing takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
28 games
Ashes
14 – 14
Costing