Tournament · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Dozer
■ V8
army value
■ Dozer
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Dozer spawning at s4 and Blue V8 spawning at s2.Dozer in Purple at s4. V8 in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:31 V8 gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Dozer's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Dozer, 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8.
— The early game —
1:05 Dozer warps in a nexus.Quietly, Dozer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:31 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:01 Dozer is pushing out with his dragoons.Dozer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:13 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.
3:36 With really nice micro, V8 kills off Dozer's dragoons.Dozer wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
4:02 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Dozer's army.V8 clips Dozer's army — real damage, but Dozer fights on.
4:35 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
5:04 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:46 Dozer is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Dozer: the first units are already marching.
6:16 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Dozer warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Dozer expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Dozer — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:18 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.
7:40 With really nice micro, Dozer kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Dozer breaks V8's front door.
8:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
8:39 After that battle, Dozer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:02 V8's army is small compared to Dozer!V8 is badly outgunned — Dozer's force is a size larger.
9:44 Dozer is pushing out with his dragoons.Dozer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:09 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:00 Dozer kills off V8's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Dozer breaks V8's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Dozer seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:43 Dozer starts expanding.Quietly, Dozer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:01 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
13:36 Dozer is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Dozer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:01 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:18 V8 lost all of his dragoons to Dozer!V8 wasn't ready. Dozer's early aggression takes the lead.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Dozer while losing less than half of his army.Dozer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
16:05 With excellent skills and micro, Dozer managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:38 Dozer is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Dozer's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:08 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Dozer's army.V8 needs production, fast; Dozer's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
17:40 Dozer warps in a nexus.Dozer plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:13 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:15 Dozer with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Dozer breaks V8's position.
19:31 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Dozer pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Dozer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Dozer's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
20:38 Feeling content with the game, Dozer is starting to push out with his dragoons!Dozer's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:49 The battle outcome favors Dozer as V8's armies melt into Dozer's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Dozer doesn't even slow down.
22:15 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Dozer pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:39 With excellent skills and micro, Dozer managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:18 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Dozer takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Dozer
■ Aalto
army value
■ Dozer
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 Dozer spawns at s1 in Yellow while Aalto spawns at s2 in Teal.Dozer takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Aalto settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:50 Dozer opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Dozer, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:10 Dozer warps in a nexus.Quietly, Dozer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:19 Dozer's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Dozer: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:54 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against Dozer's early zealot pressure.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
4:58 With excellent skills and micro, Dozer managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:24 Dozer is pushing out with his zealots.Dozer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:03 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Dozer warps in a nexus.Dozer takes another base — the economy widens.
7:16 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:21 Dozer lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!Dozer wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Dozer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
10:01 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:01 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed Dozer's zealots!Dozer wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:26 About half of Dozer's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:32 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Dozer's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Dozer right now.
12:59 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:35 Dozer warps in a nexus.Dozer takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:09 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off Dozer's dragoons.Dozer wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:48 Dozer has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Dozer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:56 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
17:59 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Dozer's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Dozer's position.
18:32 Dozer seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Dozer — the losses are light.
19:36 Where is Aalto's detector? Dozer sends dark templars to harass Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Dozer makes him pay for it.
20:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Dozer GGs!Dozer types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Dozer.
■ Shocker
■ Aalto
army value
■ Shocker
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Paralyze spawns in Purple at s1 while Aalto spawns in Yellow at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Paralyze at s1, Aalto at s3.
0:37 Paralyze opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Paralyze commits to 1 Rax Gas; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:14 Paralyze places down a command center.Paralyze plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Paralyze decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Paralyze goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:09 It seems like Aalto has more units than Paralyze!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Paralyze right now.
3:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:14 Paralyze was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
4:46 It seems that Paralyze only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Paralyze takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:17 Paralyze has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:46 Paralyze feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Paralyze: the first units are already marching.
6:25 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:53 Paralyze places down a command center.Paralyze plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:37 Aalto successfully fends off Paralyze's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Paralyze home with nothing.
8:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Paralyze while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paralyze — the losses are light.
9:35 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Paralyze's army.Aalto cuts Paralyze's army in half.
9:57 Paralyze feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Paralyze goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:42 Nice placement by Aalto, Paralyze can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Paralyze's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paralyze — the losses are light.
12:43 Paralyze has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:09 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:25 Mismicro from Paralyze gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Paralyze's front door.
14:46 About half of Paralyze's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:23 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Paralyze while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paralyze — the losses are light.
15:40 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
16:59 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.
17:19 Aalto's zerglings surround Paralyze's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Paralyze's front door.
17:52 Aalto destroyed more than half of Paralyze's army after that battle!Aalto shreds the better part of Paralyze's army in one engagement.
18:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paralyze — the losses are light.
18:52 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:24 In terms of army size, Paralyze is behind Aalto!Paralyze is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
19:52 Paralyze places down a command center.Paralyze takes another base — the economy widens.
20:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:10 All of a sudden, Paralyze has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Shocker is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
21:29 The attack was a success, Paralyze lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Paralyze while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paralyze — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
22:38 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Paralyze GGs!That's it. Paralyze looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shocker taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Creep
■ Aalto
army value
■ Creep
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Creep spawning at s2 and Red Aalto spawning at s4.We're underway — Creep spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s4.
0:43 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Creep's Overpool.Creep commits to Overpool; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 Creep places down a hatchery.Creep plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Creep's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Creep: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:50 Creep with more superior zergling control outpowers Aalto!The early pressure works — Creep breaks Aalto's front door.
4:22 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Creep's force stays on that battlefield.
4:53 With excellent skills and micro, Creep managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:27 Creep's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Creep: the first units are already marching.
6:14 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:29 Creep places down a hatchery.Quietly, Creep adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:08 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Creep!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Creep's front door.
8:55 About half of Creep's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Creep — the losses are light.
9:48 Creep's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Creep: the first units are already marching.
10:29 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Creep.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Creep right now.
11:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:08 Creep successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Creep cleans it up.
🎙 Creep is a step behind and knows it.
12:41 Creep has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:56 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Creep while losing less than half of his army.Creep keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:38 Eager to end the game, Creep moves out with his armies.Creep has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:19 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:52 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.
15:19 Creep lost all his zerglings to Aalto!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Creep's front door.
15:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Creep seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Creep while losing less than half of his army.Creep keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:59 Creep pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Creep: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Creep is a step behind and knows it.
17:32 Creep starts expanding.More workers, more money: Creep expands.
17:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:00 Aalto had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Creep's mutalisks are fleeing!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Creep gained nothing for the cost.
19:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Creep destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Creep clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
— The late game —
19:59 Creep lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
20:34 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Creep taps out!That's it. Creep looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Creep taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Scarab
■ Aalto
army value
■ Scarab
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:07 The White Scarab spawns at s3 while Yellow Aalto spawns at s4.Scarab takes s3 in White; across the map, Aalto settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:38 Scarab gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Scarab, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:00 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Scarab tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:53 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!Scarab wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:16 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 Scarab is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Scarab goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:35 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Aalto's army is small compared to Scarab!Aalto needs production, fast; Scarab's army has outgrown his.
5:11 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:31 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Scarab's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Scarab's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
6:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
7:44 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:00 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:56 Aalto failed to break Scarab's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Scarab's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:20 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Scarab takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
10:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Scarab starts moving out.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:17 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:26 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to Scarab's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. Scarab's early aggression takes the lead.
12:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Scarab destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Scarab takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
12:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:54 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:13 Scarab is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:41 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:50 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.
14:22 Scarab's speedlots dealt with Aalto's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Scarab successfully fended against Aalto's push!Scarab absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
14:37 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
15:39 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:59 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Scarab's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:07 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
17:30 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Scarab pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:48 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:23 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:32 Looks like Scarab is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:23 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Scarab is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Scarab — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
20:23 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Scarab's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
20:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:56 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:51 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Aalto's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!Scarab wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:21 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
22:32 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:03 Zerglings ran past Scarab's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Scarab looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Scarab — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:35 At the moment, Scarab seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Scarab has the edge over Aalto right now.
23:42 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
24:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:05 Aalto burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Scarab's push!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Scarab gained nothing for the cost.
25:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
25:47 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Scarab's economy is suffering!Scarab looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
26:24 Scarab is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:40 Scarab's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Aalto's position.
28:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
28:24 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:46 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:16 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Scarab's defense line.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:52 Scarab is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:37 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as Scarab's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Scarab takes the middle of the game.
30:52 Scarab destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
31:11 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
31:36 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Scarab's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Scarab shuts the door on Aalto.
32:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:20 A few beautiful storms from Scarab turned the battle around! Scarab won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Aalto's position.
33:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:05 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
34:27 Scarab is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Scarab hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:55 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Scarab!Aalto is badly outgunned — Scarab's force is a size larger.
35:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:47 A few beautiful storms from Scarab turned the battle around! Scarab won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Scarab breaks Aalto's position.
35:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
36:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
36:42 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Scarab's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Scarab is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:17 With corsairs sniping overlords, Scarab is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Scarab starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
37:53 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Aalto's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Scarab doesn't even slow down.
38:16 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Scarab's force stays on that battlefield.
38:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
39:02 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Scarab's army.Aalto knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
39:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Scarab.This is the big one — Scarab commits the late-game army.
39:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:14 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Scarab walks through Aalto's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Scarab's late-game push decides it.
40:53 After that battle, Scarab destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Scarab cuts Aalto's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Scarab seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:30 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Scarab moves on the hatcheries.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
41:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:12 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Scarab walks through Aalto's army.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Aalto late.
42:48 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Scarab takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
43:14 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:39 Every gateway is pumping and Scarab starts walking across the map.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
44:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Aalto pushes.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
44:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:37 Scarab successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Scarab cleans it up.
45:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Scarab's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Scarab's force and backs off.
45:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
45:56 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Scarab's defense line.Good instincts from Scarab; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:11 Scarab decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
46:47 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
47:10 Both Scarab and Aalto appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:54 Scarab's storms land on the swarm and Aalto's cracklings die before they reach the line.Scarab holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:09 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
48:58 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Scarab's army.Aalto knocks, Scarab answers. No damage done.
49:35 Scarab rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Scarab has built comes forward at once.
49:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:04 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Scarab is inside the third.The final army does its work — Scarab breaks Aalto late.
50:40 After that battle, Scarab destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Scarab cuts Aalto's army in half.
50:58 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
51:25 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Scarab edges ahead on army strength.
51:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:16 The battle outcome favors Scarab as Aalto's armies melt into Scarab's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Scarab. The push continues.
52:38 Scarab only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Scarab took it apart.
53:04 With excellent skills and micro, Scarab managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
53:18 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Scarab.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Scarab level the expansion.
53:51 Scarab moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Scarab crosses the map with everything.
54:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto types it out: GG.
Aalto taps out. Scarab's late game was simply better.
■ Scarab
■ Holden
army value
■ Scarab
■ Holden
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Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Scarab spawns in Red at s2 while Holden spawns in Orange at s1.Scarab in Red at s2. Holden in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Holden opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Scarab's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Scarab, 1 Fact Double Expand from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Scarab moves out with his armies.Scarab tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:31 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:12 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Scarab failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 After that battle, Scarab still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:35 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:05 Scarab warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Scarab expands.
6:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
7:01 Holden successfully kills off Scarab's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks Scarab's front door.
7:19 Scarab has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:52 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:25 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:19 Holden successfully kills off Scarab's dragoons with nice marine micro.Scarab wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
9:36 Scarab lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Scarab keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:39 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:44 Holden kills off Scarab's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:07 Scarab lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
12:41 Scarab destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Scarab clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
12:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:42 In terms of army size, Scarab is behind Holden!Scarab is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Scarab is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
14:06 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:58 The battle outcome favors Holden as Scarab's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Scarab's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
15:38 After that battle, Holden destroyed more than half of Scarab's army.When the smoke clears, Holden has erased most of what Scarab brought.
16:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
16:20 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
16:58 Scarab warps in a nexus.Scarab takes another base — the economy widens.
17:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:55 The battle outcome favors Holden as Scarab's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Scarab has left on the field.
18:29 Scarab lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
19:23 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:44 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.
20:21 All of a sudden, Scarab has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
20:57 The attack was a success, Scarab lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
21:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Scarab while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
21:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
22:06 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Scarab needs something special here.
22:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
23:15 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Scarab's army!Scarab's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
23:47 Holden destroyed more than half of Scarab's army after that battle!Holden shreds the better part of Scarab's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
24:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Scarab — the losses are light.
24:38 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Scarab GGs!That's it. Scarab looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats Scarab, settled in the mid game.
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