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■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (109 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s4 in Blue while V8 spawns at s2 in Teal.Aalto in Blue at s4. V8 in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:27 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:16 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 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.
2:55 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:36 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.
3:48 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 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.
4:53 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
5:12 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:31 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:27 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
6:49 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:42 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:58 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
8:23 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
8:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:26 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
9:35 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:34 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:49 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:32 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:03 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.
12:43 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:57 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
13:31 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:48 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
14:14 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
15:09 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
15:34 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.
15:48 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:27 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:15 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
17:25 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.
18:02 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.
18:18 V8 tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
18:46 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:10 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:14 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.
20:21 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
20:46 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.
21:25 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:53 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
22:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:36 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
23:06 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 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.
24:23 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
24:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:56 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
25:33 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.
25:54 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.
26:20 Aalto successfully harasses V8's economy.V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
26:50 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
27:11 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:29 V8 tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:56 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:21 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
28:39 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
29:20 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
29:38 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:29 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.
30:47 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
31:26 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.
31:37 Nice try from V8 to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:07 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:54 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.
33:30 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
33:48 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:14 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.
34:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:52 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
35:25 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
35:40 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
36:19 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to V8's armies.The base falls. V8 rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
36:30 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.
37:08 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.
37:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:52 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
38:22 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
38:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
39:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:18 Aalto spawns at s3 in Red while V8 spawns at s1 in Orange.Aalto takes s3 in Red; across the map, V8 settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:40 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:33 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:10 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:51 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:22 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
4:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:34 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
5:15 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.
5:54 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.
6:40 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
— The mid game —
7:07 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:50 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
8:26 Aalto is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than V8.Aalto is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
9:17 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:14 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
11:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The late game —
12:12 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:34 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
14:20 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
14:44 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:25 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
16:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. V8 closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Red Aalto spawns at s1 while Green V8 spawns at s4.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, V8 answers from s4.
0:41 Aalto gets Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto shows Overpool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:25 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:20 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:58 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:33 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.
5:17 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
5:49 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.
6:09 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
6:40 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:16 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:34 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:11 It seems like Aalto has more units than V8!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
10:44 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:04 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:28 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:48 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:50 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.
14:39 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
15:14 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:28 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
— The late game —
16:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:50 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:08 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:15 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.
18:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:34 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
19:57 V8 seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:26 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
21:20 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (89 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Aalto spawning at s4 and Teal V8 spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s4, V8 at s2.
0:34 Aalto gets Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto shows Overpool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:58 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:15 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:20 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:09 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:35 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
4:56 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:40 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
6:06 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.
6:40 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
7:06 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:31 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:33 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:12 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.
9:38 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:07 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
10:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:09 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
11:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:02 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
12:21 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:46 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:44 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:10 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:22 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.
14:45 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:23 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:07 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
16:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:14 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.
17:29 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:07 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
18:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:52 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
19:24 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:35 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.
— The mid game —
20:11 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.
20:44 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:07 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
21:32 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.
21:47 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
22:09 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
23:35 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.
24:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
24:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
24:57 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
25:23 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:52 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:23 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:57 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.
27:23 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
28:06 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
28:26 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to V8's armies.Aalto's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
28:43 Nice try from Aalto to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
29:08 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
29:49 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:12 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
30:23 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.
30:55 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
31:25 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:55 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.
32:20 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by V8's armies.V8 finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
32:52 Nice try from Aalto to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 The Red Aalto spawns at s4 while Teal V8 spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, V8 answers from s2.
0:43 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:35 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:29 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:36 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:55 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.
5:23 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:06 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:15 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
7:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:14 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:43 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
9:10 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.
9:48 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:42 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:09 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:38 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.
12:20 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.
12:34 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:13 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:07 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
14:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:57 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.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
15:30 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
15:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
16:30 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.
17:11 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:28 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.
17:59 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:33 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
18:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:30 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.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
— The late game —
19:58 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:44 V8's expansion have been wiped off by Aalto!The base falls. Aalto rips V8's economy back a full step.
21:17 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:40 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:16 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:57 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
23:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:35 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.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
24:04 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
24:50 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.
25:08 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:43 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.
26:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s3 in Green while V8 spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, V8 at s1.
0:34 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:17 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:50 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:09 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:54 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:48 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
4:28 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
4:52 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.
5:17 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:47 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
6:19 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:52 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:02 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
8:25 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:36 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
10:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:46 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:20 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:31 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
12:18 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:18 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
13:48 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
14:09 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.
14:42 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.
15:19 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:02 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:31 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
16:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:28 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
18:02 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:10 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:55 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
20:30 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:57 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.
21:48 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.
22:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Aalto.
Head to head
172 games
Aalto
75 – 97
V8