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■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Green V8 spawning at s4 and Teal Abseil spawning at s2.V8 takes s4 in Green; across the map, Abseil settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:51 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:12 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Abseil starts expanding.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
3:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:32 V8 failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:45 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
5:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
5:57 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:29 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:07 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
7:23 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.
7:57 V8 was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Abseil's line. Great positioning.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
9:39 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
10:50 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:10 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
11:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
12:17 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
12:46 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:19 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:42 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:30 V8's number of expansions are equal to Abseil's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Abseil match each other.
14:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:20 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
15:53 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
16:57 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:39 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
17:59 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:54 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks V8's position.
19:45 Abseil only destroyed about half of V8's army.Abseil cuts V8's army in half.
— The late game —
20:14 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:43 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
Abseil takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:12 V8 spawns at s2 in Teal while Abseil spawns at s4 in White.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Abseil answers from s4.
0:35 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Abseil has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:25 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.
4:05 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
4:56 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
5:30 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:00 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:36 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:21 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:20 V8 failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
10:00 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
10:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
12:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:02 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:17 Abseil kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
15:48 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:47 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
17:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:03 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
18:31 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:12 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:19 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Abseil defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:14 V8 spawns at s1 in Orange while Abseil spawns at s2 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s1, Abseil at s2.
0:27 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's Overpool.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Abseil has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 V8 starts expanding.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:44 V8 successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
3:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:54 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:14 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
4:50 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
5:05 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:49 V8 kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — V8 marches on.
6:20 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
6:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
7:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
7:22 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:04 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 It seems like V8 has more units than Abseil!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
9:50 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:06 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
10:24 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:19 V8 kills off all of Abseil's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
11:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
12:12 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:29 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
12:57 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:29 The battle outcome favors Abseil as V8's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
13:57 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:30 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:37 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:00 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
15:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at V8's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:53 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:32 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Abseil didn't even have a chance against V8.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Abseil.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
17:27 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
17:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
18:04 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
18:31 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:56 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind V8!Abseil needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:16 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:09 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Abseil didn't even have a chance against V8.V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
20:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
20:44 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:09 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on V8.
21:44 Nice try from Abseil to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:51 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Abseil.
22:13 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:03 Abseil's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Abseil!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds V8.
23:27 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:47 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
24:20 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:47 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Abseil knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
25:06 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Abseil goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:18 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
25:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:23 V8 can't push any further as Abseil burrowed some lurkers and V8 has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds V8.
26:45 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
27:28 Where is Abseil's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Abseil looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
27:41 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
28:11 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:49 Abseil's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Abseil's position.
29:26 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:39 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:02 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.V8 goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:30 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Abseil!V8 is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
30:59 V8 casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:14 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Abseil.
31:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
32:01 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:42 Abseil's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:10 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
33:31 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
33:53 Where is Abseil's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
34:09 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
34:36 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:34 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
35:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
36:07 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:39 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
36:58 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:46 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Abseil's zerglings and hydralisks.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
37:56 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
38:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
38:50 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:09 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
39:51 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. V8 backs off.V8 throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
40:31 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
40:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
41:08 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:40 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:04 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
42:15 At the moment, neither V8 nor Abseil is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:00 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Abseil late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:24 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
44:10 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:32 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Abseil knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
44:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:39 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — V8's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.V8 throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
46:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
46:28 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:45 V8 successfully blocked Abseil from harassing his economy.Abseil goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:24 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
47:34 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
48:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:26 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
48:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
49:33 V8 appears to have more army than Abseil!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Abseil right now.
50:07 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:28 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
50:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:14 V8 walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.V8 throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
51:37 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
51:48 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
52:12 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:36 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:32 Abseil ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Abseil late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
54:05 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
54:41 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Abseil's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Abseil right now.
54:49 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
55:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:50 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Abseil late.
55:58 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
56:39 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:58 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Abseil goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
57:23 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:08 The battle outcome favors V8 as Abseil's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
58:23 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:51 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. V8's economy takes a real hit.
59:25 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
60:04 V8 has more expansions than Abseil.V8 is out-expanding Abseil — the money game is tilting.
60:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
60:39 The battle outcome favors V8 as Abseil's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
61:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
61:53 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
62:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
62:39 Abseil ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
63:03 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:31 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
63:38 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
64:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Abseil types it out: GG.
Abseil taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal V8 spawning at s4 and White Abseil spawning at s3.We're underway — V8 spawns at s4, Abseil answers from s3.
0:48 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Abseil answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:23 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:48 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:28 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:34 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Abseil's front door.
5:24 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
6:40 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:28 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
8:08 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:40 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:55 Abseil lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Abseil's front door.
10:43 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:11 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:51 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Abseil's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
12:26 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
— The late game —
13:19 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
14:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:42 V8 kills off Abseil's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Abseil's front door.
🎙 Abseil is a step behind and knows it.
15:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
15:57 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
16:33 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
17:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Abseil taps out!Abseil types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Abseil.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Orange V8 spawning at s1 and Yellow Abseil spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s1, Abseil at s3.
0:34 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Abseil answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:47 Abseil with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:16 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
5:49 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
7:05 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:07 V8 failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
8:36 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:00 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
9:37 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
10:18 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:19 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
11:46 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:18 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:41 Abseil shot down V8's nexus.V8's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
13:21 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:53 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:17 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
14:42 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
15:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:53 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks V8's front door.
16:23 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
17:03 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
17:31 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
18:00 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Abseil!V8 is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
18:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:59 Abseil's zerglings surround V8's archons while Abseil's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Abseil!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks V8's position.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
19:37 The attack was a success, V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Abseil — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:40 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
GG. Abseil closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:15 The Orange V8 spawns at s2 while Blue Abseil spawns at s1.V8 takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Abseil settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:37 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Abseil.
— The early game —
0:59 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:13 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
2:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:04 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Abseil marches on.
3:11 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
3:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:17 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:24 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
4:56 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
5:13 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:52 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.
6:07 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:34 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:00 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:09 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:44 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 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.
8:35 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:09 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:11 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Abseil must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Abseil is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
10:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:08 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
11:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:55 Abseil failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
12:22 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:43 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:07 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:40 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:23 V8 kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:20 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
15:35 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!V8 looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
15:52 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:26 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
16:55 Abseil decides to expand.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
17:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:32 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
18:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
18:22 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
18:59 Abseil's army is small compared to V8!Abseil is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
19:14 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:42 Where is Abseil's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:52 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:44 V8 failed to deal nicely with Abseil's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
21:10 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
21:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
21:57 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:29 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:56 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:34 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:54 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
24:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:36 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:32 Abseil's zerglings surround V8's archons while Abseil's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Abseil!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
25:48 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:14 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:53 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:05 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:23 V8 is leading the game with more expansions than Abseil.Economically it's V8's game right now; Abseil is falling behind on bases.
27:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:19 V8's speedlots dealt with Abseil's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. V8 successfully fended against Abseil's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
28:37 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
29:05 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
29:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
29:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
30:13 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Abseil's hydralisks! Abseil has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Abseil.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:53 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:00 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
31:36 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
31:59 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:46 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Abseil's hydralisks! Abseil has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Abseil.
33:00 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:53 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:10 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:37 V8 has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Abseil.Economically it's V8's game right now; Abseil is falling behind on bases.
35:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:27 Abseil burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds V8.
35:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
36:20 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
36:45 V8 tried to harass Abseil but Abseil successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:14 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:26 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:06 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
38:45 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The late game —
39:19 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
39:54 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
40:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:30 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Abseil's ultralisks cannot get through.Abseil throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
40:57 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Abseil takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:22 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.V8 clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
41:54 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:16 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
42:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:09 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Abseil's army.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
43:29 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.V8 takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
43:50 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
44:17 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. V8's economy takes a real hit.
44:42 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:28 V8 kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
45:44 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:10 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! V8's economy is suffering!Abseil gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:07 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind V8!Abseil is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
47:26 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Abseil.
47:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
48:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
48:26 Abseil ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
48:53 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:19 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
49:38 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
V8 takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Abseil
army value
■ V8
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Blue V8 spawning at s2 and Teal Abseil spawning at s1.V8 in Blue at s2. Abseil in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:42 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, Overpool from Abseil.
— The early game —
1:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:39 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:32 V8 must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
4:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:22 V8 kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:29 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Abseil clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
5:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
6:49 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:03 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:58 Abseil lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Abseil's front door.
— The mid game —
9:18 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Half of Abseil's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
9:44 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
10:19 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:34 V8 kills off Abseil's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Abseil's front door.
11:57 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:50 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:04 Abseil decides to expand.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
14:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
15:22 Abseil lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Abseil's front door.
15:45 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:19 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
16:59 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
17:36 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:38 The battle outcome favors V8 as Abseil's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
18:57 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Abseil types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Abseil.
Head to head
27 games
V8
12 – 15
Abseil