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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:16 Novgorod spawns in White at s4 while Skanderbeg spawns in Orange at s2.Novgorod in White at s4. Skanderbeg in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod shows Siege Expand — Skanderbeg has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:09 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:39 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.
6:14 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
6:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
7:33 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
8:22 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
9:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:35 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
10:23 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
10:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:20 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:04 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
12:22 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:56 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
13:41 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
14:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
14:44 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
15:22 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:22 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:37 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
17:56 Skanderbeg destroyed more than half of Novgorod's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Skanderbeg has erased most of what Novgorod brought.
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.
19:20 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.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's early game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (291 lines)
0:10 Novgorod spawns at s1 in Red while Skanderbeg spawns at s2 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s1, Skanderbeg at s2.
0:29 Novgorod opens Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:43 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:09 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:50 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
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.
2:51 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
3:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:12 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
4:29 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:54 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:44 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
5:57 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.
6:17 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
6:51 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
7:06 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:45 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
8:22 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
8:58 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
9:27 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.
9:37 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
9:59 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
10:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
10:39 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.
11:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:29 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.
11:57 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
12:15 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
12:45 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
13:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:23 Novgorod's sieged tanks saved the day! Skanderbeg's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
13:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
14:00 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
14:44 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:12 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
15:27 In terms of army size, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
16:01 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
16:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:41 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.
17:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:40 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:14 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:26 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
18:39 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
19:13 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:53 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
20:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
21:02 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
21:32 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:48 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:02 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
22:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:57 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.
23:09 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.
23:40 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:50 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:22 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
24:42 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:59 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:47 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Skanderbeg successfully defended his push!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
26:17 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.
26:36 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:53 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:14 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:35 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:18 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.
28:36 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:27 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.
29:48 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:12 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:46 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
31:10 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:37 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.
31:57 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
32:29 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
32:50 In terms of army size, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
33:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:36 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
33:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:08 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:38 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:04 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
35:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:47 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
35:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:53 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:00 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:23 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:03 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:42 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.
38:57 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.
39:22 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
39:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:26 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:37 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.
40:57 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:30 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
41:42 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.
42:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:30 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:14 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
43:34 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
44:25 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:40 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:10 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:34 Currently, Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:15 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
46:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:00 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.
47:20 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:46 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:59 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.
48:29 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
48:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:13 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.
49:30 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:58 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:07 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
51:08 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
51:53 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
52:14 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:26 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
52:43 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!Novgorod gets into Skanderbeg's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:09 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
53:44 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
54:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:15 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:32 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.
55:04 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:15 Novgorod is having a hard time catching up with Skanderbeg's number of expansions.Novgorod is starving on bases while Skanderbeg spreads across the map.
55:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
55:57 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
56:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:41 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.
57:21 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.
57:34 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:48 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
58:13 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
58:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:10 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
59:17 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.
59:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
60:07 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
60:33 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
60:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:18 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
61:27 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
61:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
62:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
62:48 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
63:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:34 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
63:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
64:05 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.
64:29 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
64:53 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
65:37 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
66:09 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.
66:27 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
66:41 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
67:01 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:35 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
68:08 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
68:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:02 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
69:27 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
69:34 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
69:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
70:22 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
70:42 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:11 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.
71:23 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
71:56 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
72:05 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
72:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
72:47 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
73:21 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:44 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:00 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:19 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
74:41 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
75:12 Novgorod might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Skanderbeg did.Novgorod needs an expansion soon or Skanderbeg's economy simply wins this.
75:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
75:46 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
76:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:43 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.
76:58 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
77:18 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
77:56 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
78:30 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.
78:53 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.
79:03 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
79:37 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.
79:47 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
80:26 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.
80:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
81:00 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
81:28 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
81:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
82:08 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
82:18 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
82:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
83:02 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
83:41 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.
83:54 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
84:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
84:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
85:02 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
85:51 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
86:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:36 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.
86:48 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
87:06 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
87:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
87:51 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
88:14 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.
88:48 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.
89:04 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
89:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
89:42 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.
90:00 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.
90:32 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 are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
90:46 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
91:18 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.
91:30 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
91:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
92:18 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
92:37 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
93:08 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.
93:35 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's nexus.Skanderbeg finds the weak point and Novgorod's new base is gone.
93:42 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
94:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the mid game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Green while Skanderbeg spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s2, Skanderbeg answers from s3.
0:45 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:09 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:43 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:32 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.
2:45 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:00 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.
4:30 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.
5:18 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
6:06 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
6:51 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:11 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:26 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:41 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.
10:01 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.
10:45 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:42 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:24 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
12:46 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.
13:27 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:04 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
14:38 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:37 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
16:17 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
16:50 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:19 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
— The mid game —
17:49 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:23 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
19:56 The attack was a success, Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
21:09 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.
Skanderbeg takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (271 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red Novgorod spawning at s4 and Green Skanderbeg spawning at s2.Novgorod in Red at s4. Skanderbeg in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Novgorod opens Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Deep Six from Novgorod, 14 Nexus from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
0:48 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:36 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
3:13 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:35 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
4:04 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:42 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
4:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:37 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
6:03 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.
6:23 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.
6:45 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:15 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:53 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
8:07 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:34 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.
8:51 Skanderbeg is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
9:14 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
9:51 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
10:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:45 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
11:18 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:28 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:56 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:38 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:34 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.
13:57 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:14 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.
14:25 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
— The mid game —
15:03 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg is a step behind and knows it.
15:10 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:49 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.
16:22 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.
16:49 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:59 Novgorod might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Skanderbeg did.Novgorod needs an expansion soon or Skanderbeg's economy simply wins this.
17:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:00 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.
18:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:29 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Skanderbeg successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
19:02 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.
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:32 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:01 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
20:31 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:53 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.
21:07 It seems like Novgorod ran out of scans! Skanderbeg's dark templars killed off Novgorod's pushing armies!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
21:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:36 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.
22:50 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:18 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.
23:53 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.
24:00 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.
24:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:59 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:14 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:50 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:20 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:31 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:03 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
27:15 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:50 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
28:02 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:26 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.
28:53 Novgorod hid some mines and it savaged much of Skanderbeg's army! Novgorod's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
29:08 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.
29:35 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.
29:53 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
30:20 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
30:48 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:20 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:02 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.
32:24 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
32:59 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:35 Fortunately enough for Novgorod, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Skanderbeg's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
33:52 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:41 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:12 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
35:20 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
35:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:24 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
36:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:09 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.
37:31 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
37:40 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
37:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:25 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.
38:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:26 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
39:57 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
40:20 Novgorod has more expansions than Skanderbeg.Novgorod is out-expanding Skanderbeg — the money game is tilting.
40:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:05 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
41:27 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:43 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.
42:02 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:28 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
42:48 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
43:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:46 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.
43:53 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.
44:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
44:35 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:10 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
45:33 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
45:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:05 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
46:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:20 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:40 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
48:03 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:52 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.
49:18 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.
49:25 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.
49:56 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
50:06 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
50:37 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
50:56 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:39 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
51:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
52:25 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.
52:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
53:18 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:54 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.
54:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:02 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
55:18 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:02 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.
56:22 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:51 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
57:23 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
57:39 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
58:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:23 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
58:52 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.
59:05 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
59:27 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
59:42 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
60:07 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
60:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:58 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
61:27 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:03 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
62:27 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
63:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:43 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.
64:13 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.
64:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:07 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
65:17 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
65:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
66:14 In terms of army size, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are around equal.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
— The late game —
66:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
66:47 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
67:16 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
67:26 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.
67:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
68:26 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
68:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:10 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
69:33 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.
69:42 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.
70:06 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
70:19 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:07 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
71:33 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
71:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
72:29 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
72:36 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
73:02 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
73:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
73:43 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
74:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:46 Novgorod's nexus has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.Novgorod's expansion burns — Skanderbeg tears it down.
75:24 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
75:47 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
76:10 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
76:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:45 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.
77:01 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:31 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
78:01 Skanderbeg's expansion have been wiped off by Novgorod!The base falls. Novgorod rips Skanderbeg's economy back a full step.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
78:15 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
78:32 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
79:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
79:22 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
79:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:07 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.
80:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
80:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
81:09 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
81:23 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
81:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
82:23 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
82:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
82:56 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
83:29 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
83:37 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.
83:58 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
84:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
84:52 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.
85:13 Skanderbeg's expansion have been wiped off by Novgorod!Novgorod finds the weak point and Skanderbeg's new base is gone.
85:33 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
86:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
86:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
86:31 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
87:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:31 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.
87:44 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Skanderbeg is hanging on by a thread against Novgorod's army.
88:14 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Skanderbeg types it out: GG.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the mid game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
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Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns in Purple at s3 while Skanderbeg spawns in Teal at s2.Novgorod takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:32 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Novgorod, 14 Nexus from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:09 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:59 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
4:33 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.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:03 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
6:32 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:16 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:05 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
8:41 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.
9:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:49 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:52 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:18 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.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:32 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
13:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:28 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.
14:12 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:48 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.
15:21 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:44 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
16:05 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
16:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:18 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
17:52 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:31 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:59 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
19:24 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
19:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:29 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Skanderbeg cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
🎙 It's all going Skanderbeg's way right now.
20:58 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
21:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
22:05 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Novgorod types it out: GG.
Skanderbeg takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
596 games
Novgorod
165 – 431
Skanderbeg