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■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Gimcrack spawns in Red at s1 while Portico spawns in Green at s3.Gimcrack takes s1 in Red; across the map, Portico settles in at s3 in Green.
0:45 Gimcrack gets Deep Six against Portico's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: Deep Six from Gimcrack, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Portico.
— The early game —
1:12 Gimcrack places down a command center.Quietly, Gimcrack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Portico starts expanding.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
2:05 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Gimcrack: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 Gimcrack was out-microed by Portico and loses all his attacking forces.Portico takes the fight on his terms and sends Gimcrack home with nothing.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:48 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Gimcrack decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Gimcrack tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:56 Eager to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:24 Gimcrack places down a command center.More workers, more money: Gimcrack expands.
6:56 Portico decides to expand.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:41 Portico successfully pressures Gimcrack with his dragoons! Gimcrack is contained.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Gimcrack's front door.
8:11 Gimcrack has lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:56 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
9:30 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
10:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:16 Portico successfully pressures Gimcrack with his dragoons! Gimcrack is contained.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Gimcrack's front door.
10:44 After that battle, Portico destroyed about half of Gimcrack's army.Portico cuts Gimcrack's army in half.
11:17 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Portico's way right now.
11:49 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:53 Portico successfully pressures Gimcrack with his dragoons! Gimcrack is contained.Gimcrack wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
13:33 Gimcrack has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
13:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gimcrack destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Gimcrack takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
14:22 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
15:07 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:31 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Portico is far ahead.
16:25 Portico kills off Gimcrack's armies and continues pushing!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Portico has built a commanding army lead — Gimcrack needs something special here.
16:56 Gimcrack seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Portico — more than half the force is gone.
17:38 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
18:03 Portico shot down Gimcrack's command center.No reinforcements in time: Gimcrack watches Portico level the expansion.
18:38 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
18:57 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack takes another base — the economy widens.
19:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
20:08 Portico avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Gimcrack's main army! Portico destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Gimcrack's position.
20:27 The attack was a success, Gimcrack lost more than half of his army in that battle.Portico limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:00 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
🎙 Portico has built a commanding army lead — Gimcrack needs something special here.
21:39 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:02 Gimcrack having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Gimcrack types it out: GG.
That's the game: Portico defeats Gimcrack, settled in the mid game.
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:19 The White Gimcrack spawns at s1 while Blue Portico spawns at s3.Gimcrack in White at s1. Portico in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:36 Portico opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Gimcrack's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Gimcrack, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Portico.
— The early game —
1:12 Gimcrack places down a command center.Quietly, Gimcrack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Portico decides to expand.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
2:36 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Gimcrack: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
3:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:05 Gimcrack lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.The early pressure works — Portico breaks Gimcrack's front door.
4:48 Gimcrack lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
5:13 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 Portico decides to expand.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:28 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Gimcrack tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:10 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 Gimcrack is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Portico.Gimcrack needs an expansion soon or Portico's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:23 Gimcrack places down a command center.Quietly, Gimcrack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:18 Portico successfully pressures Gimcrack with his dragoons! Gimcrack is contained.Gimcrack wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
10:03 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
10:27 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:13 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Gimcrack has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:30 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
12:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:46 Portico kills off Gimcrack's armies and continues pushing!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:18 Gimcrack has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
14:03 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Portico starts expanding.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:12 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:32 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:49 All of a sudden, Gimcrack has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:35 About half of Gimcrack's army has been decimated in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:10 Gimcrack destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Gimcrack clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
🎙 Portico has built a commanding army lead — Gimcrack needs something special here.
— The mid game —
18:38 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Gimcrack GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Gimcrack taps.
That's the game: Portico defeats Gimcrack, settled in the early game.
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:20 Gimcrack spawns at s1 in Purple while Portico spawns at s2 in White.We're underway — Gimcrack spawns at s1, Portico answers from s2.
0:28 Portico gets 14 Nexus against Gimcrack's Deep Six.Gimcrack commits to Deep Six; Portico answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:49 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Portico starts expanding.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Gimcrack bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Gimcrack: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:05 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Gimcrack is continuing to push across the map!Portico's army evaporates. Gimcrack doesn't even slow down.
3:14 Gimcrack destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Gimcrack clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
3:40 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:59 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Gimcrack tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:22 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
4:52 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:23 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:56 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Gimcrack continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Portico wasn't ready. Gimcrack's early aggression takes the lead.
6:28 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
6:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Gimcrack's army.Portico clips Gimcrack's army — real damage, but Gimcrack fights on.
7:13 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Gimcrack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:31 Portico decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
8:10 Portico's army is small compared to Gimcrack!Portico needs production, fast; Gimcrack's army has outgrown his.
8:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:49 Portico was out-microed by Gimcrack and loses all his attacking forces.Portico commits and it's the wrong call — Gimcrack cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
9:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Attempting to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
10:20 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 Portico starts expanding.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:45 With really nice micro, Gimcrack kills off Portico's dragoons.Portico wasn't ready. Gimcrack's early aggression takes the lead.
12:07 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:17 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:58 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:17 Gimcrack is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Gimcrack hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:10 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Portico's army!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Gimcrack takes the middle of the game.
14:17 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
14:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Gimcrack's army.Portico clips Gimcrack's army — real damage, but Gimcrack fights on.
15:17 In terms of army size, Portico is behind Gimcrack!Portico is badly outgunned — Gimcrack's force is a size larger.
15:26 Portico decides to expand.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
15:54 Gimcrack dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Gimcrack. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Slight advantage Gimcrack as the game develops.
16:16 Gimcrack places down a command center.More workers, more money: Gimcrack expands.
16:43 Portico tried to harass Gimcrack but Gimcrack successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gimcrack shuts the door on Portico.
17:06 Gimcrack is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Gimcrack starts the push.
17:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:54 Portico's speedlots dealt with a lot of Gimcrack's tanks while they were off position! Gimcrack has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Gimcrack.
18:22 Gimcrack destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Gimcrack takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
18:54 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:03 Portico successfully harasses Gimcrack's economy.The raid lands — Portico chips away at Gimcrack's foundation.
19:25 Portico decides to expand.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:06 Gimcrack's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Gimcrack's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:28 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
20:35 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:33 Gimcrack kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!Gimcrack wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:47 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
22:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
22:42 Portico tried to harass Gimcrack but Gimcrack successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Gimcrack; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:08 Portico's army is small compared to Gimcrack!Portico is badly outgunned — Gimcrack's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:31 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
23:48 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:27 Portico starts expanding.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:11 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Gimcrack abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Portico's army!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Gimcrack takes the middle of the game.
25:28 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:00 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:18 With a successful harassment, Portico hurts Gimcrack's economy.Gimcrack looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
26:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gimcrack starts moving out.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:56 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:58 Gimcrack's sieged tanks saved the day! Portico's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gimcrack holds Portico.
28:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 Gimcrack starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
29:24 Portico must macro up quickly or Gimcrack will just roll him over!Portico needs production, fast; Gimcrack's army has outgrown his.
29:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:09 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Portico's army!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Gimcrack takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:39 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
30:56 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:27 Nice try from Portico to harass Gimcrack, but Gimcrack's reaction is just too agile.Portico goes for the raid — Gimcrack is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:47 Gimcrack is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Gimcrack starts the push.
32:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:34 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Gimcrack abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Portico's army!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Gimcrack takes the middle of the game.
33:09 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
33:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:38 Gimcrack is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Gimcrack hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:20 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
34:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:50 The battle outcome favors Gimcrack as Portico's armies melt into Gimcrack's armies' weapon fire!Portico's army evaporates. Gimcrack doesn't even slow down.
35:15 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
35:49 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:59 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
36:41 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
37:03 Currently, Gimcrack and Portico appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
37:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:41 The battle outcome favors Gimcrack as Portico's armies melt into Gimcrack's armies' weapon fire!Portico's army evaporates. Gimcrack doesn't even slow down.
37:59 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
38:26 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
38:47 Gimcrack decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
39:15 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
39:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
40:11 Portico was out-microed by Gimcrack and loses all his attacking forces.Gimcrack holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
40:54 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:12 Gimcrack starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
41:50 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
42:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:22 Portico was out-microed by Gimcrack and loses all his attacking forces.Portico commits and it's the wrong call — Gimcrack cleans it up.
42:44 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
43:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gimcrack destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Gimcrack clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
43:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Gimcrack starts moving out.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
43:55 Portico must macro up quickly or Gimcrack will just roll him over!Portico is badly outgunned — Gimcrack's force is a size larger.
44:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:44 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Gimcrack is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Gimcrack marches on.
45:08 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
45:45 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Gimcrack's army.Portico clips Gimcrack's army — real damage, but Gimcrack fights on.
46:08 Nice try from Portico to harass Gimcrack, but Gimcrack's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Gimcrack; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:31 Gimcrack decides to start pushing across the map.Gimcrack has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:09 Gimcrack kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Gimcrack. The push continues.
47:46 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
48:05 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Gimcrack holds the stronger army for now.
48:35 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Gimcrack has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:57 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.
49:22 Gimcrack kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Gimcrack marches on.
49:45 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:14 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
50:51 Portico is leading the game with more expansions than Gimcrack.Economically it's Portico's game right now; Gimcrack is falling behind on bases.
51:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
51:37 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Gimcrack is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Gimcrack marches on.
🎙 Gimcrack has built a commanding army lead — Portico needs something special here.
51:53 Gimcrack destroyed about half of Portico's army after that battle.Gimcrack cuts Portico's army in half.
52:32 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Gimcrack's army.Portico takes a bite out of Gimcrack's force and backs off.
52:47 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Portico's expansion has fallen to Gimcrack's armies.Gimcrack finds the weak point and Portico's new base is gone.
53:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Portico GGs!That's it. Portico looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Gimcrack takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Red Gimcrack spawns at s2 while Teal Portico spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Gimcrack at s2, Portico at s1.
0:33 Portico gets 14 Nexus against Gimcrack's 14 CC.Gimcrack commits to 14 CC; Portico answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:20 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Portico decides to expand.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Gimcrack figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Gimcrack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Eager to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
3:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:04 Gimcrack fends off Portico's early goons with his marines.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Gimcrack's defense was already in place.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Gimcrack's forces appear to be larger compared to Portico's!Count the units: Gimcrack has the edge over Portico right now.
6:20 Gimcrack starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
6:55 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
7:29 Gimcrack places down a command center.Quietly, Gimcrack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:55 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
8:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:50 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Gimcrack is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Gimcrack marches on.
9:32 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:59 Gimcrack has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
10:36 Gimcrack decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
11:22 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:18 Gimcrack successfully kills off Portico's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Gimcrack breaks Portico's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:02 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:24 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:48 Gimcrack decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
14:26 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:37 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Gimcrack continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Gimcrack breaks Portico's front door.
16:15 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:37 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:14 Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Gimcrack has built a commanding army lead — Portico needs something special here.
17:45 Gimcrack places down a command center.Quietly, Gimcrack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:51 Gimcrack shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Portico's dragoons with mines. Portico is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Gimcrack's tanks finish off the rest!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Gimcrack takes the middle of the game.
19:32 Gimcrack destroyed about half of Portico's army after that battle.Gimcrack cuts Portico's army in half.
— The late game —
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
20:33 Gimcrack's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Gimcrack starts the push.
21:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Portico GGs!Portico types it out: GG.
Gimcrack takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:08 Gimcrack spawns in White at s2 while Portico spawns in Blue at s3.Gimcrack in White at s2. Portico in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:41 Gimcrack opens Siege Expand against Portico's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Gimcrack, 14 Nexus from Portico.
— The early game —
1:23 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Portico decides to expand.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:37 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Gimcrack tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:19 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:36 Gimcrack was out-microed by Portico and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Portico's line. Great positioning.
4:58 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
5:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
6:18 Gimcrack figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Gimcrack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:00 Eager to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
7:43 Portico's forces appear to be larger compared to Gimcrack's!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Gimcrack should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
8:05 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:43 Portico starts expanding.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
9:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:09 Gimcrack lost some of his marines to Portico's goons.Gimcrack wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
10:40 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 Gimcrack destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Gimcrack clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
11:48 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:05 Portico successfully pressures Gimcrack with his dragoons! Gimcrack is contained.Gimcrack wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Gimcrack is hanging on by a thread against Portico's army.
— The late game —
13:46 Portico only destroyed about half of Gimcrack's army.Half of Gimcrack's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
14:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gimcrack destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Gimcrack takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
14:54 Portico starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
15:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:16 Gimcrack's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Portico breaks Gimcrack's front door.
17:01 Gimcrack lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
17:30 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Gimcrack GGs!Gimcrack GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Portico closes it out over Gimcrack.
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (156 lines)
0:18 Gimcrack spawns in Orange at s1 while Portico spawns in Purple at s3.Gimcrack takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Portico settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:32 Portico opens 2 Gate Goons against Gimcrack's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Gimcrack, 2 Gate Goons from Portico.
— The early game —
1:05 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Portico decides to expand.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Gimcrack bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Gimcrack: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
2:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:52 Nice bunker placement by Portico, Gimcrack can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Portico holds the early rush without blinking.
3:14 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
3:39 After that battle, Portico destroyed about half of Gimcrack's army.Half of Gimcrack's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
4:10 Gimcrack's army is small compared to Portico!Gimcrack is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
4:37 Portico decides to expand.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
4:59 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Gimcrack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:10 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:37 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:18 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Gimcrack continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Gimcrack breaks Portico's front door.
6:55 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
7:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
7:34 Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
7:52 Portico is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
8:34 It seems like Gimcrack has more units than Portico!Count the units: Gimcrack has the edge over Portico right now.
8:58 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:14 Gimcrack successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Gimcrack's line. Great positioning.
9:45 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
9:52 Gimcrack only destroyed about half of Portico's army.Gimcrack cuts Portico's army in half.
10:23 Portico decides to expand.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
10:39 Gimcrack decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
11:05 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:05 Portico fends off Gimcrack's marines with his dragoons.Portico holds the early rush without blinking.
12:29 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
🎙 Gimcrack edges ahead on army strength.
12:49 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:02 Gimcrack is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Gimcrack's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:30 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:54 Portico must macro up quickly or Gimcrack will just roll him over!Portico needs production, fast; Gimcrack's army has outgrown his.
14:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:50 Portico was out-microed by Gimcrack and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Gimcrack's line. Great positioning.
15:03 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
15:35 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:01 Gimcrack's cloaked wraith did not do much to Portico's economy.Good instincts from Portico; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Gimcrack edges ahead on army strength.
16:08 Portico starts pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:33 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:03 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
17:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:59 With beautiful placement, Gimcrack successfully fends off Portico's attacks.Portico commits and it's the wrong call — Gimcrack cleans it up.
18:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Gimcrack's army.Portico takes a bite out of Gimcrack's force and backs off.
18:45 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:57 Gimcrack dropped some marines into Portico's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Gimcrack. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
19:17 Gimcrack is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Gimcrack hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Gimcrack — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:09 With a few well placed mines, Gimcrack swept through Portico's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Gimcrack breaks Portico's position.
20:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
21:01 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
21:27 With a successful harassment, Portico hurts Gimcrack's economy.The raid lands — Portico chips away at Gimcrack's foundation.
21:43 Gimcrack successfully blocked Portico from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gimcrack shuts the door on Portico.
22:16 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:32 Portico decides to expand.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
23:06 Gimcrack is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Gimcrack hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:49 With beautiful placement, Portico successfully fends off Gimcrack's attacks.Portico holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
24:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:34 Portico destroyed about half of Gimcrack's army after that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
24:55 Gimcrack tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Portico.Good instincts from Portico; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:14 Gimcrack's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Gimcrack's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:44 Gimcrack is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Portico's army.Gimcrack is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
26:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:20 With beautiful placement, Portico successfully fends off Gimcrack's attacks.Portico takes the fight on his terms and sends Gimcrack home with nothing.
🎙 Gimcrack is a step behind and knows it.
26:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gimcrack destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Gimcrack clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
27:07 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gimcrack's army has been decimated.Portico clips Gimcrack's army — real damage, but Gimcrack fights on.
27:32 Gimcrack successfully blocked Portico from harassing his economy.Portico knocks, Gimcrack answers. No damage done.
27:52 Portico tried to harass Gimcrack but Gimcrack successfully fends off the harassment.Portico goes for the raid — Gimcrack is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:35 Gimcrack tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Portico.Gimcrack knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
28:51 Portico brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:04 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack takes another base — the economy widens.
29:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
30:03 Portico went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Gimcrack's tanks cleans up the mess!Gimcrack absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Gimcrack's army.Portico clips Gimcrack's army — real damage, but Gimcrack fights on.
30:40 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:13 Gimcrack is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Gimcrack starts the push.
31:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:05 Gimcrack failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Portico successfully defended his push!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Gimcrack gained nothing for the cost.
32:30 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.Gimcrack keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:46 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:13 Portico is having a hard time catching up with Gimcrack's number of expansions.Portico is starving on bases while Gimcrack spreads across the map.
33:29 Portico tried to harass Gimcrack but Gimcrack successfully fends off the harassment.Portico knocks, Gimcrack answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:00 Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
34:25 Portico now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:12 Gimcrack did not have enough tanks to deal with Portico! Portico sliced through Gimcrack!Gimcrack's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
35:27 Gimcrack lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:46 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
36:09 Portico shot down Gimcrack's command center.The base falls. Portico rips Gimcrack's economy back a full step.
36:49 Portico tried to harass Gimcrack but Gimcrack successfully fends off the harassment.Portico knocks, Gimcrack answers. No damage done.
37:03 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:32 Gimcrack is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Gimcrack hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:54 Portico has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:36 Gimcrack brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Portico's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Gimcrack.
39:01 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
39:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:42 Gimcrack successfully blocked Portico from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Gimcrack shuts the door on Portico.
— The late game —
40:05 Gimcrack decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
40:37 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:32 With beautiful placement, Portico successfully fends off Gimcrack's attacks.Portico takes the fight on his terms and sends Gimcrack home with nothing.
41:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gimcrack destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Gimcrack clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
42:03 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
42:27 In terms of army size, Gimcrack is behind Portico!Gimcrack is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
42:53 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
43:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:34 Portico successfully fends off Gimcrack's attacks.Portico takes the fight on his terms and sends Gimcrack home with nothing.
44:18 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:31 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
44:51 Gimcrack moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
45:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
45:38 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Gimcrack is continuing to push across the map!Gimcrack wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:13 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
46:32 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
46:55 Portico's expansion have been wiped off by Gimcrack!The base falls. Gimcrack rips Portico's economy back a full step.
47:12 Portico successfully harasses Gimcrack's economy.Gimcrack looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
47:40 Gimcrack places down a command center.More workers, more money: Gimcrack expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Gimcrack as the game develops.
48:13 Portico successfully harasses Gimcrack's economy.Gimcrack looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
48:32 Gimcrack starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gimcrack pushes.
49:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:18 Gimcrack kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Gimcrack marches on.
🎙 Gimcrack's force dwarfs what Portico has left on the field.
49:38 After that battle, Gimcrack destroyed about half of Portico's army.Half of Portico's force is gone — Gimcrack took it apart.
50:00 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
50:25 Without any further reinforcements, Portico's expansion is decimated by Gimcrack's armies.Portico's expansion burns — Gimcrack tears it down.
50:58 Eager to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gimcrack crosses the map with everything.
51:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:32 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Gimcrack is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Gimcrack marches on.
52:06 Portico seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Gimcrack — more than half the force is gone.
52:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
52:53 Portico successfully harasses Gimcrack's economy.Gimcrack looks away for one second and Portico makes him pay for it.
🎙 Portico is hanging on by a thread against Gimcrack's army.
53:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Portico taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Portico taps.
That's the game: Gimcrack defeats Portico, settled in the mid game.
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■ Portico
army value
■ Gimcrack
■ Portico
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Gimcrack spawning at s2 and Blue Portico spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Gimcrack at s2, Portico at s3.
0:52 Gimcrack gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Portico's 2 Gate Goons.Gimcrack commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Portico answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:20 Gimcrack places down a command center.More workers, more money: Gimcrack expands.
1:43 Portico decides to expand.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Attempting to end the game, Gimcrack moves out with his armies.Gimcrack has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:55 Portico decides to start pushing across the map.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Portico's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Gimcrack continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Portico wasn't ready. Gimcrack's early aggression takes the lead.
4:41 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Gimcrack while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gimcrack — the losses are light.
4:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Gimcrack seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
5:37 Gimcrack places down a command center.Gimcrack takes another base — the economy widens.
6:17 Portico decides to expand.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:51 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Gimcrack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 Portico is pushing out with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:28 Portico failed to kill off Gimcrack's defending marines.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Gimcrack's defense was already in place.
8:59 With excellent skills and micro, Gimcrack managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
10:07 Gimcrack figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Gimcrack: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Portico decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
11:03 Gimcrack places down a command center.Quietly, Gimcrack adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:36 Portico starts expanding.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
12:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:46 Gimcrack kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!Gimcrack wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:24 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Gimcrack pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:48 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
14:24 Gimcrack decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Gimcrack: the first units are already marching.
15:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:32 With really nice micro, Gimcrack kills off Portico's dragoons.The early pressure works — Gimcrack breaks Portico's front door.
🎙 Gimcrack's force dwarfs what Portico has left on the field.
16:12 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
16:41 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
17:13 Portico's army is small compared to Gimcrack!Portico is badly outgunned — Gimcrack's force is a size larger.
17:58 Gimcrack figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Gimcrack goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:48 The battle outcome favors Gimcrack as Portico's armies melt into Gimcrack's armies' weapon fire!Portico's army evaporates. Gimcrack doesn't even slow down.
19:29 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gimcrack's force stays on that battlefield.
19:54 After that battle, Gimcrack still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
20:39 Gimcrack 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; Gimcrack starts the push.
🎙 It's all going Gimcrack's way right now.
21:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Portico GGs!Portico types it out: GG.
GG. Gimcrack closes it out over Portico.
Head to head
63 games
Gimcrack
40 – 23
Portico