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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (233 lines)
0:18 The Purple Novgorod spawns at s1 while Orange Skanderbeg spawns at s2.Novgorod in Purple at s1. Skanderbeg in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:27 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Novgorod, 14 Nexus from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:00 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
2:33 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
2:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:12 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
3:49 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.
4:04 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
4:30 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:01 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:39 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.
6:11 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:13 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
7:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:03 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
8:10 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.
8:40 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:33 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
9:46 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
10:07 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
10:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:49 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
11:17 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
11:31 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
— The mid game —
12:07 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
12:24 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
12:54 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.
13:16 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
13:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:58 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.
14:10 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
14:39 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
15:22 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:48 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:59 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
17:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:26 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:00 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.
18:13 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:35 Novgorod tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:12 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
19:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:42 Fortunately enough for Novgorod, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Skanderbeg's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
20:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:46 Novgorod dropped some marines into Skanderbeg's mineral line!The raid lands — Novgorod chips away at Skanderbeg's foundation.
21:27 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:34 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:54 At the moment, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
22:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:37 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Novgorod is slicing through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
23:10 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.
23:24 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
24:13 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:06 Skanderbeg avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Skanderbeg destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:17 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.
25:46 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:14 Novgorod's army is small compared to Skanderbeg!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
26:23 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
26:50 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:40 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.
28:06 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
28:26 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:47 Novgorod tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Skanderbeg.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:56 Novgorod dropped some marines into Skanderbeg's mineral line!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
29:25 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
29:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:03 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
30:43 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:04 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:14 Novgorod's command center has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.The base falls. Skanderbeg rips Novgorod's economy back a full step.
31:39 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:09 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
32:27 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.
32:42 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:19 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.
33:30 Novgorod was out-microed by Skanderbeg and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
33:55 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.
34:23 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
34:45 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
35:09 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:48 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.
36:01 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
36:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
36:54 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
37:10 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
37:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
37:59 Skanderbeg's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Novgorod has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Skanderbeg's late-game push decides it.
38:25 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
39:00 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Count the units: Skanderbeg has the edge over Novgorod right now.
39:26 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Novgorod is coming.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
39:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:32 The storm never came. Novgorod's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Skanderbeg.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
40:57 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
41:09 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
41:33 Novgorod moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:55 Skanderbeg has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Skanderbeg moves out to end it.
42:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:58 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Novgorod's tanks shred what is left of Skanderbeg.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
43:10 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:37 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:46 Novgorod shot down Skanderbeg's nexus.Novgorod finds the weak point and Skanderbeg's new base is gone.
44:13 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
44:35 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Novgorod starts the long push.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
45:04 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Skanderbeg commits!This is the big one — Skanderbeg commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:26 Both Novgorod and Skanderbeg appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:14 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.
46:27 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
46:50 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.
47:07 Novgorod moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
47:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
48:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:23 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
49:16 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.
49:23 Novgorod shot down Skanderbeg's nexus.The base falls. Novgorod rips Skanderbeg's economy back a full step.
49:43 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.
50:18 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
50:29 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
50:53 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
51:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:43 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:00 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:18 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:39 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Novgorod is coming.Everything Novgorod has built comes forward at once.
53:15 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Skanderbeg finally moves on the tank line.Everything Skanderbeg has built comes forward at once.
53:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:04 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.
54:13 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
54:37 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.
54:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:20 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Skanderbeg finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Skanderbeg moves out to end it.
55:56 In terms of army size, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are around equal.Unit for unit, Novgorod and Skanderbeg are level.
56:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:25 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.
56:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
57:23 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
57:36 Skanderbeg tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Novgorod's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
58:01 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
58:27 Skanderbeg has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Skanderbeg has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:56 Novgorod sieged too far forward and Skanderbeg's speedlots got in among the tanks.Skanderbeg holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:06 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
60:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Skanderbeg commits!Everything Skanderbeg has built comes forward at once.
61:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:24 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
61:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:10 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
62:17 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Skanderbeg's high templars!Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:59 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Novgorod is coming.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
63:12 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Skanderbeg commits!Everything Skanderbeg has built comes forward at once.
63:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:48 Novgorod breaks the choke at last — Skanderbeg's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg late.
64:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
64:33 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:11 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:18 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
65:39 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.
66:16 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
66:32 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.
67:01 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
67:22 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Novgorod is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
67:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
67:55 Skanderbeg's storms land right on the marines — Novgorod's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Novgorod throws the endgame army in and Skanderbeg simply refuses to lose.
68:32 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
68:50 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
69:13 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
69:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:54 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.The attack shatters on Skanderbeg's line. Great positioning.
70:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
71:01 Skanderbeg casts some storm! But Novgorod lost no workers.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
71:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Novgorod starts the long push.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
71:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Skanderbeg is a step behind and knows it.
71:58 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
72:22 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:10 Skanderbeg casts some storm! But Novgorod lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
73:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Novgorod is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Novgorod moves out to end it.
73:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:19 Novgorod's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Skanderbeg loses everything.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg late.
74:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
75:13 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.
🎙 Novgorod's force dwarfs what Skanderbeg has left on the field.
75:21 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
75:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Novgorod is coming.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
76:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Skanderbeg GGs!That's it. Skanderbeg looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Skanderbeg taps out. Novgorod's late game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The White Novgorod spawns at s1 while Yellow Skanderbeg spawns at s2.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s1, Skanderbeg answers from s2.
0:36 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's Siege Expand.Novgorod commits to Siege Expand; Skanderbeg answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:24 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:15 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.
2:47 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:02 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
4:34 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:01 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.
5:33 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
6:20 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:45 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:13 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:25 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:42 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
11:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:42 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
12:20 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Skanderbeg edges ahead on army strength.
12:58 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:18 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
14:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:55 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.
15:44 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
16:07 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:39 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:10 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
17:52 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
18:29 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
18:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:31 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.
20:03 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:02 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the mid game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:15 Novgorod spawns in Green at s1 while Skanderbeg spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s1, Skanderbeg at s2.
0:47 Novgorod opens 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Novgorod commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Skanderbeg answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:21 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:28 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:45 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
4:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:56 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
5:29 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:03 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.
6:31 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
7:11 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:39 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
8:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:45 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.
9:24 Skanderbeg destroyed about half of Novgorod's army after that battle.Skanderbeg cuts Novgorod's army in half.
9:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 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?
11:12 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:36 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
12:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:44 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
🎙 Skanderbeg's force dwarfs what Novgorod has left on the field.
13:20 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:03 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
14:32 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:05 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:41 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.
16:19 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
16:45 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:18 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
18:06 Novgorod is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
— The mid game —
18:36 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!Novgorod types it out: GG.
Skanderbeg takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Novgorod spawning at s2 and Orange Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Novgorod in Purple at s2. Skanderbeg in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Novgorod opens 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
0:51 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:22 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:17 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:09 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
3:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
3:58 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.
4:23 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:44 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?
4:58 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:36 Novgorod starts expanding.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:26 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:36 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.
7:00 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:40 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.
8:08 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:55 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
9:22 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:46 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.
10:00 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
11:23 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:33 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.
11:56 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
12:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
13:02 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.
13:14 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
13:42 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:58 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:05 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
15:29 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:39 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.
16:20 Skanderbeg tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Novgorod.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:27 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Skanderbeg is a step behind and knows it.
17:02 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.
17:29 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:13 Novgorod shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Skanderbeg's dragoons with mines. Skanderbeg is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Novgorod's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
18:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:21 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.
19:53 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.
20:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:47 Nice tank micro from Novgorod! Skanderbeg's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
21:06 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
21:39 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:59 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Skanderbeg's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
22:26 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
22:38 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.
23:05 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
23:30 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.
24:10 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.
🎙 Skanderbeg is a step behind and knows it.
24:20 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.
24:47 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
25:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
25:48 Novgorod shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Skanderbeg's dragoons with mines. Skanderbeg is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Novgorod's tanks finish off the rest!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
25:55 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.
26:22 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.
26:46 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.
27:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:49 Skanderbeg positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Novgorod had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:00 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:24 Skanderbeg only destroyed about half of Novgorod's army.Half of Novgorod's force is gone — Skanderbeg took it apart.
28:49 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:52 Novgorod brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Skanderbeg's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
30:03 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
30:37 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.
30:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
31:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
32:23 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.
32:44 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
33:19 Skanderbeg is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
34:01 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:40 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.
35:04 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.
35:28 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:48 Aaaaaa, Novgorod's mineral line is stormed by Skanderbeg's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
36:22 Reaver! Reaver! Skanderbeg's reaver is killing off most of Novgorod's workers!Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:38 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.
37:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
37:45 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Novgorod's tanks shred what is left of Skanderbeg.There's no rebuilding from that. Novgorod's late-game push decides it.
38:05 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
38:32 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:54 Novgorod destroys Skanderbeg's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Skanderbeg watches Novgorod level the expansion.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
39:18 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
39:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
40:12 Novgorod breaks the choke at last — Skanderbeg's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg late.
40:33 Novgorod destroyed about half of Skanderbeg's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Skanderbeg's army in half.
40:53 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.
41:09 Novgorod shot down Skanderbeg's nexus.The base falls. Novgorod rips Skanderbeg's economy back a full step.
41:48 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
41:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:26 Novgorod is sieged behind the minefield and Skanderbeg's zealots never reach the tanks.Novgorod holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Novgorod is far ahead.
42:49 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.
43:24 Skanderbeg lost more than half of his army in that battle.Novgorod limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
43:55 Novgorod has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Novgorod commits the late-game army.
44:03 Skanderbeg having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Skanderbeg types it out: GG.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the late game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:08 Novgorod spawns in Red at s1 while Skanderbeg spawns in Purple at s2.Novgorod takes s1 in Red; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:50 Novgorod gets Siege Expand against Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Novgorod, 2 Gate Goons from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:25 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:42 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:17 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:09 Novgorod's defending marines kills Skanderbeg's early goons.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:11 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:48 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
6:11 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:52 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Slight advantage Novgorod as the game develops.
8:02 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 mid game —
8:34 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
9:30 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
10:16 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?
10:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:20 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
🎙 Skanderbeg is hanging on by a thread against Novgorod's army.
11:58 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
12:23 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
13:03 Skanderbeg's nexus has been destroyed by Novgorod.Skanderbeg's expansion burns — Novgorod tears it down.
13:26 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
14:12 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
— The late game —
14:31 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:07 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
15:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:14 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
🎙 Novgorod's force dwarfs what Skanderbeg has left on the field.
17:00 The attack was a success, Skanderbeg lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Novgorod — more than half the force is gone.
17:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:02 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:39 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
19:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Skanderbeg GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
Novgorod takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Red Novgorod spawning at s1 and Orange Skanderbeg spawning at s2.Novgorod in Red at s1. Skanderbeg in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:44 Novgorod opens Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:22 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:10 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 Nice bunker placement by Skanderbeg, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
4:18 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.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:35 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
5:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:35 Novgorod is having a hard time catching up with Skanderbeg's number of expansions.Novgorod is starving on bases while Skanderbeg spreads across the map.
7:05 Novgorod starts expanding.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:01 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.
8:36 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
9:15 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:40 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:31 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
11:06 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
11:33 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
12:19 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
12:41 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:23 Novgorod places down a command center.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
13:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:13 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.
14:54 Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:27 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
🎙 Skanderbeg has built a commanding army lead — Novgorod needs something special here.
— The late game —
15:59 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:05 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Skanderbeg. The push continues.
17:35 The attack was a success, Novgorod lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Skanderbeg — more than half the force is gone.
17:57 Novgorod destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
18:32 Novgorod's command center has been destroyed by Skanderbeg.No reinforcements in time: Novgorod watches Skanderbeg level the expansion.
19:01 Skanderbeg's forces appear to be larger compared to Novgorod's!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
19:44 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
19:58 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
20:29 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s2 in Orange while Skanderbeg spawns at s1 in Blue.Novgorod takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:53 Novgorod gets Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Novgorod's Deep Six against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:12 Novgorod places down a command center.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
2:29 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:08 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:45 Skanderbeg is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
4:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:00 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
5:39 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
6:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:51 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:26 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:34 Nice bunker placement by Skanderbeg, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
10:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
10:46 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.
11:16 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:35 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
13:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:42 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:19 Novgorod places down a command center.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
15:01 Skanderbeg warps in a nexus.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:44 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:37 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
17:15 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:50 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:32 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
19:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Novgorod GGs!That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the early game.
Head to head
594 games
Novgorod
163 – 431
Skanderbeg