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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (86 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s1 and Red Skanderbeg spawning at s2.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Skanderbeg answers from s2.
0:39 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:55 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:05 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:22 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:11 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:30 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:02 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:29 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:47 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:34 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
7:14 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:46 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
8:07 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:24 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:52 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
10:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:35 Skanderbeg appears to have more army than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
11:03 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:28 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:59 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:00 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
13:19 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
14:19 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
14:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:08 Novgorod's sieged tanks saved the day! Skanderbeg's dragoons had to back off.Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
15:28 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
15:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:25 Skanderbeg tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:58 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
17:23 Where is Novgorod's detector? Skanderbeg sends dark templars to harass Novgorod's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
17:46 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:09 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
18:43 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:10 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.
19:23 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
19:54 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:12 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 Skanderbeg tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Novgorod.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
21:05 Novgorod's cloaked wraith did not do much to Skanderbeg's economy.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
21:29 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
22:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:38 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
22:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:14 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
— The late game —
24:17 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
24:32 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:37 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
26:04 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:38 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
26:45 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:24 Novgorod starts expanding.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
27:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:05 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
28:44 Skanderbeg only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
29:13 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
29:33 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
29:58 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
30:44 Skanderbeg's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Skanderbeg!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
31:27 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
31:47 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Novgorod GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:11 The White Novgorod spawns at s2 while Teal Skanderbeg spawns at s1.Novgorod takes s2 in White; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:39 Novgorod gets Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: Deep Six from Novgorod, 2 Gate Goons from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:23 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:50 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:56 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
4:36 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
5:41 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:06 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:48 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:08 Novgorod decides to expand.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:49 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.
8:26 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
8:58 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:11 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:43 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:06 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.
11:33 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:56 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
12:59 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
13:49 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:12 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
14:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:08 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
15:53 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
16:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:01 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Novgorod is a step behind and knows it.
17:36 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
17:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:25 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
18:55 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (131 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Novgorod spawning at s2 and Purple Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Novgorod in White at s2. Skanderbeg in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Novgorod, 14 Nexus from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
0:54 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:28 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:58 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
4:16 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
4:47 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:06 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:26 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:18 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
6:30 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
7:00 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
7:28 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:54 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:51 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
9:24 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
10:00 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
10:12 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
10:49 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:26 Novgorod desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
11:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:24 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
12:40 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Skanderbeg is a step behind and knows it.
13:09 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
13:40 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:09 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:57 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:06 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
15:31 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:08 Reaver! Reaver! Skanderbeg's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
16:33 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:50 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:11 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
17:47 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:11 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
18:19 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
18:44 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
19:22 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:52 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
20:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:24 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
20:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:21 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:11 Skanderbeg tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Novgorod.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
22:42 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
22:55 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:54 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:07 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
24:25 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
25:00 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Skanderbeg's mineral line!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
25:16 Reaver! Reaver! Skanderbeg's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:49 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Skanderbeg's high templars!Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
26:23 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
26:45 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:00 Currently, Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
27:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:44 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
28:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
28:36 Skanderbeg only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
29:14 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:01 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Skanderbeg cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
30:23 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
30:31 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
30:56 Skanderbeg shot down Novgorod's command center.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:37 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
32:01 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:41 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Skanderbeg cleans up and continues pushing!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
33:07 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
33:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
34:03 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
34:11 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:49 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:37 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
35:57 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
36:18 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The late game —
36:52 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
37:15 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:00 RECALL! Skanderbeg's entire army appears in the middle of Novgorod's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod late.
38:32 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:50 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
39:24 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
39:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:05 Novgorod is sieged behind the minefield and Skanderbeg's zealots never reach the tanks.Skanderbeg throws the endgame army in and Novgorod simply refuses to lose.
40:22 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:15 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Skanderbeg finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Skanderbeg commits the late-game army.
41:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:13 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
42:28 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:55 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
43:29 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Skanderbeg commits!This is the big one — Skanderbeg commits the late-game army.
43:40 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.
44:01 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Novgorod's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Skanderbeg's late-game push decides it.
44:30 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
44:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
45:17 Novgorod dropped some marines into Skanderbeg's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
45:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
46:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (140 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns in Orange at s2 while Skanderbeg spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s2, Skanderbeg answers from s1.
0:33 Skanderbeg gets 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:04 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
2:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:01 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:24 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:29 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
4:58 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
5:24 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:07 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
6:20 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
7:17 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
7:35 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:03 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:59 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:41 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:08 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:53 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
11:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
11:41 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
12:00 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:31 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
12:44 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
13:25 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.
— The mid game —
13:41 Skanderbeg's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Skanderbeg!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
14:07 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
14:30 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:58 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:11 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
15:38 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.
15:56 Skanderbeg's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Skanderbeg has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
16:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
16:57 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
17:13 Cloaked wraiths from Novgorod are harassing Skanderbeg!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
17:27 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
18:06 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:30 Novgorod has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Skanderbeg.Novgorod's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
18:54 Skanderbeg doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Skanderbeg thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
19:02 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
19:38 Novgorod dropped some marines into Skanderbeg's mineral line!Novgorod gets into Skanderbeg's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
20:00 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
20:13 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:13 Novgorod hid some mines and it savaged much of Skanderbeg's army! Novgorod's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
21:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
22:08 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
22:17 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
22:39 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
23:14 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:31 Novgorod's cloaked wraith did not do much to Skanderbeg's economy.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:54 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:51 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Novgorod holds Skanderbeg.
25:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
25:31 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
25:59 Novgorod dropped some marines into Skanderbeg's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
26:29 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:47 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:01 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
27:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:00 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
28:10 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
28:48 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
29:27 Dropship! Dropship! Novgorod drops some vultures into Skanderbeg's mineral line!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
29:54 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:08 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:57 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
31:29 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:03 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
32:10 Without any further reinforcements, Skanderbeg's expansion is decimated by Novgorod's armies.No reinforcements in time: Skanderbeg watches Novgorod level the expansion.
32:34 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
33:14 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
33:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:58 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Novgorod is slicing through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:21 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:06 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:34 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
35:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:07 Skanderbeg's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Skanderbeg has to fall back!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
36:45 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:35 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:50 Novgorod's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:13 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:02 Novgorod failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Skanderbeg cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
39:33 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
40:19 Skanderbeg tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Novgorod.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
40:43 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
41:31 The storm never came. Novgorod's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Skanderbeg.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg late.
41:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:11 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:35 Skanderbeg tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
43:01 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Novgorod starts the long push.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
43:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:41 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Novgorod's tanks shred what is left of Skanderbeg.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg late.
44:12 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:39 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:53 Skanderbeg tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
45:30 Novgorod moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
45:41 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
46:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:40 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Novgorod's force dwarfs what Skanderbeg has left on the field.
47:04 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
47:14 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:06 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Skanderbeg.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:09 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Teal while Skanderbeg spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s2, Skanderbeg at s1.
0:55 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.Novgorod commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:18 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:51 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:21 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
4:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:52 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
5:16 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
6:02 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
7:14 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
— The mid game —
8:05 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
8:36 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:10 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:37 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
11:23 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
11:50 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
13:06 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
13:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:29 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
15:02 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
16:01 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:36 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:20 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Skanderbeg looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Novgorod closes it out over Skanderbeg.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Orange while Skanderbeg spawns at s1 in Red.Novgorod in Orange at s2. Skanderbeg in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:34 Skanderbeg gets 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 14 CC.Novgorod shows 14 CC — Skanderbeg has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:19 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:50 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:04 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
5:24 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Novgorod starts expanding.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
7:14 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
8:47 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
10:02 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
10:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:06 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
11:29 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:11 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
12:42 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:04 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
13:47 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:38 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
15:18 Novgorod seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:41 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
16:29 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:49 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:27 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
18:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:41 Skanderbeg's dragoons dealt with Novgorod's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Skanderbeg!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
18:58 The attack was a success, Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:46 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
🎙 It's all going Skanderbeg's way right now.
20:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Novgorod types it out: GG.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
595 games
Novgorod
164 – 431
Skanderbeg