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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (264 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns in Blue at s2 while Skanderbeg spawns in White at s1.Novgorod takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in White.
0:31 Novgorod gets 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Novgorod shows 2 Fact Vulture — Skanderbeg has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:23 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:54 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:12 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:04 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
3:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
4:39 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
4:50 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:30 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:04 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:55 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
7:32 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:01 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:24 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:01 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:56 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
11:07 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:43 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:56 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:30 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:45 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:19 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
13:54 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
14:05 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:41 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
14:53 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:25 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:40 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:18 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
16:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:17 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
17:39 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:52 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
18:23 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:44 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:54 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
19:21 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
19:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:05 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:48 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
21:16 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:26 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:21 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
22:48 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
23:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
23:24 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:47 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:05 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
24:34 Novgorod is having a hard time catching up with Skanderbeg's number of expansions.Novgorod needs an expansion soon or Skanderbeg's economy simply wins this.
25:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:18 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
25:42 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
26:05 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:19 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
26:52 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
27:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:27 Nice tank micro from Novgorod! Skanderbeg's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
27:50 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
28:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:32 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:53 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:36 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
29:58 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
30:22 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
30:58 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
31:09 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:41 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:03 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.
32:13 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
32:42 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
33:09 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
33:16 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:38 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
34:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:33 Novgorod brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Skanderbeg's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
34:46 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:13 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
35:40 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:55 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:51 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
37:07 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:24 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:42 Skanderbeg has more expansions than Novgorod.Skanderbeg runs 1 more bases than Novgorod. That compounds.
38:16 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:31 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
39:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:27 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
39:44 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
39:52 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:26 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
40:46 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
41:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
41:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:46 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
42:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:04 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:26 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:09 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
44:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
44:47 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:15 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:23 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:20 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
46:41 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
47:06 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
47:16 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:53 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:08 Skanderbeg has more expansions than Novgorod.Economically it's Skanderbeg's game right now; Novgorod is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:53 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
49:14 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
49:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:54 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:24 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
51:00 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
51:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:45 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:13 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:30 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:48 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:40 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
54:03 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
54:25 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
54:43 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:57 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
56:11 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
56:28 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
56:51 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:13 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:02 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
58:45 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
59:08 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
59:38 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:49 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
60:41 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
61:00 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
61:33 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:57 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
62:11 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
62:58 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
63:26 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
63:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
64:05 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
64:17 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
64:38 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:12 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
65:33 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
66:13 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
66:29 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
66:54 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
67:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
67:34 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
68:06 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
68:23 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
68:50 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
69:20 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
69:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
69:54 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
70:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
70:37 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
70:56 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
71:20 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
71:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
72:17 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
72:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:02 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
73:11 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
73:46 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
74:07 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
74:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:40 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
75:17 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:45 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
76:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:44 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
76:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
77:28 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
77:44 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
77:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
78:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
78:53 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
79:05 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
79:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
79:48 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
80:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
80:40 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
81:00 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:17 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
81:40 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
82:15 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
82:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
82:45 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
83:19 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:37 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:02 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
84:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
84:46 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Skanderbeg's way right now.
85:00 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
85:51 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
86:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Novgorod types it out: GG.
Skanderbeg takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
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■ Novgorod
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Play-by-play (299 lines)
0:11 The Yellow Novgorod spawns at s1 while Blue Skanderbeg spawns at s2.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Skanderbeg answers from s2.
0:38 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:48 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:11 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
1:44 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:32 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
2:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
3:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
3:54 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:05 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:38 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.
4:57 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:11 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:29 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:02 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
6:31 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
7:00 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
7:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:41 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:39 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
8:46 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
9:15 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:55 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
10:22 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
10:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
11:12 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
11:27 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:42 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
11:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:24 Skanderbeg avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Skanderbeg destroys them all!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
13:21 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
13:28 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Novgorod gets into Skanderbeg's mineral line — workers are dying.
13:47 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:39 Skanderbeg's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Skanderbeg has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:06 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
15:32 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
15:43 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
16:01 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:33 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
16:57 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
17:20 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
17:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:53 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:18 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
18:46 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:03 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:26 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
19:51 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:31 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
20:47 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
21:02 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:33 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
21:50 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Novgorod and Skanderbeg yet.
22:24 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:31 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
22:51 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
23:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
23:39 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.
24:07 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
24:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
25:10 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:36 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:16 Skanderbeg's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Skanderbeg!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
26:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:06 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
27:13 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:37 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:05 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:19 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
29:14 With a few well placed mines, Novgorod swept through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
29:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
30:01 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
30:21 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:35 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:19 Novgorod's sieged tanks saved the day! Skanderbeg's dragoons had to back off.Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
31:51 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
32:27 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:39 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
32:57 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:31 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
33:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:10 It seems like Novgorod ran out of scans! Skanderbeg's dark templars killed off Novgorod's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:36 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
34:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
35:18 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
35:40 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
35:57 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:48 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
36:58 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
37:26 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:53 Skanderbeg has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Novgorod.Economically it's Skanderbeg's game right now; Novgorod is falling behind on bases.
38:15 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
38:40 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
38:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:22 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
39:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
39:56 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:27 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
40:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:29 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
41:52 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
42:01 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
42:28 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:56 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
43:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:40 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
43:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
44:47 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
44:59 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
45:17 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
45:53 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.
46:10 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
46:26 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
46:43 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
47:22 Skanderbeg has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Novgorod.No surprises today — Skanderbeg's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:37 It seems like Novgorod is aborting his harassment.Novgorod thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
47:59 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
48:25 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
48:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:01 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
49:20 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
49:38 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
50:13 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
50:37 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:08 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
51:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
51:55 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
52:12 Without any further reinforcements, Skanderbeg's expansion is decimated by Novgorod's armies.No reinforcements in time: Skanderbeg watches Novgorod level the expansion.
52:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
53:08 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
53:31 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
53:52 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:28 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
55:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
55:07 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:42 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
55:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:46 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
56:55 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:31 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:53 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
58:04 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:52 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
59:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
59:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:59 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
60:10 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
60:56 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
61:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
61:38 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:03 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Novgorod watches Skanderbeg level the expansion.
62:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
62:58 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
63:21 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:53 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
64:13 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
64:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:06 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
65:18 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:05 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
66:25 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
66:45 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:16 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
67:31 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
68:04 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
68:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:31 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
68:51 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:35 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
69:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:56 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
71:16 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
71:33 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
72:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
72:09 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
72:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
72:53 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
73:25 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:50 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:59 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
74:32 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
74:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:02 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
75:39 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:58 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
76:35 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:50 Novgorod has more expansions than Skanderbeg.Novgorod runs 1 more bases than Skanderbeg. That compounds.
77:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:34 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
78:11 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:46 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
79:14 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
79:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:56 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:34 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:50 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
81:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
81:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
82:09 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
82:17 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
82:48 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
82:57 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
83:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
84:18 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
84:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
84:49 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:19 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
85:34 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
86:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
86:26 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:47 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
86:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:35 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
87:53 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
88:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
88:32 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
88:46 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
89:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
89:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
90:07 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
90:24 At the moment, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
90:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
91:10 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
91:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
91:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
92:11 Skanderbeg might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Novgorod did.Skanderbeg is starving on bases while Novgorod spreads across the map.
92:28 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
92:58 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
93:07 Novgorod has more expansions than Skanderbeg.Economically it's Novgorod's game right now; Skanderbeg is falling behind on bases.
93:46 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
94:04 Skanderbeg might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Novgorod did.Skanderbeg needs an expansion soon or Novgorod's economy simply wins this.
94:24 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
94:47 Skanderbeg is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Novgorod.Skanderbeg is starving on bases while Novgorod spreads across the map.
94:54 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
95:16 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
95:48 Novgorod makes an all-in and kills off Skanderbeg's armies.Novgorod goes all-in — and it lands! Skanderbeg's army is gone.
96:16 After a long long battle, Novgorod finally takes the win.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Novgorod.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Skanderbeg.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Novgorod spawning at s1 and White Skanderbeg spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s1, Skanderbeg at s2.
0:41 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:26 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:18 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:02 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
4:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
5:20 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:05 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
6:26 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:07 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
7:43 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:07 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
8:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:20 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
9:55 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
10:22 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
11:02 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:37 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
12:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:45 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
13:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
14:04 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:43 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:05 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:09 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
16:51 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
17:17 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:04 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
18:44 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:13 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:17 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Yellow while Skanderbeg spawns at s1 in Teal.Novgorod takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:46 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:12 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:13 Nice bunker placement by Skanderbeg, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
4:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:02 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
5:54 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:23 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
7:51 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
8:36 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
9:11 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:43 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:22 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:21 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
11:50 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Skanderbeg's way right now.
12:52 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
13:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:12 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
14:35 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:24 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
15:38 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:26 At the moment, Skanderbeg seems to have more units than Novgorod.Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
16:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:37 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
18:11 Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Skanderbeg — more than half the force is gone.
18:45 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
19:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Skanderbeg takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Teal Novgorod spawning at s1 and Yellow Skanderbeg spawning at s2.Novgorod in Teal at s1. Skanderbeg in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:22 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
4:32 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
5:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:36 Novgorod's number of expansions are equal to Skanderbeg's.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
6:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:28 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:52 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
8:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:56 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:38 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
10:05 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:45 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:21 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
12:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:20 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
13:01 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
14:10 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
14:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:57 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
16:17 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:51 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's nexus.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
17:52 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
18:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:18 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod types it out: GG.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's early game was simply better.
Head to head
596 games
Novgorod
165 – 431
Skanderbeg