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Games
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■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
army value
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
economy
Play-by-play (268 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Skanderbeg spawning at s3 and Yellow Novgorod spawning at s2.Skanderbeg in Purple at s3. Novgorod in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:34 Skanderbeg opens 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Skanderbeg, Siege Expand from Novgorod.
— The early game —
0:57 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:22 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
2:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:07 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
3:38 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.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
4:06 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
4:32 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
4:46 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:12 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
5:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:54 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
6:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
7:05 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:35 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:24 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
9:26 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:40 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.
10:00 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
10:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:40 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
11:20 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.
11:34 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.
11:54 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:19 Both Skanderbeg and Novgorod appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Skanderbeg and Novgorod match each other.
12:44 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
13:10 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:17 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.
13:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
14:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
14:32 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.
14:48 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:32 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:48 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.
16:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:41 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
17:01 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
17:22 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.
17:47 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
18:16 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:32 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
18:58 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:20 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:37 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
20:06 Both Skanderbeg and Novgorod appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Skanderbeg and Novgorod yet.
20:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:43 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
21:08 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.
21:34 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:55 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:20 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
22:31 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.
22:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:25 Skanderbeg's speedlots dealt with a lot of Novgorod's tanks while they were off position! Novgorod has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
23:45 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.
23:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
24:32 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
24:41 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:57 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
25:30 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:01 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
26:14 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:25 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:51 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
27:12 At the moment, neither Skanderbeg nor Novgorod is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
27:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:00 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:25 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.
28:38 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
29:11 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
29:32 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.
29:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:18 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.
30:44 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
31:23 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:50 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.
31:58 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg and Novgorod are around equal.Unit for unit, Skanderbeg and Novgorod are level.
32:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:50 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.
33:11 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
33:27 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
33:56 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Good instincts from Skanderbeg; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:22 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
34:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:03 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
35:55 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
36:30 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
36:57 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
37:15 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
37:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:51 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Novgorod commits and it's the wrong call — Skanderbeg cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:54 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:30 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:06 With beautiful placement, Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
40:31 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.
40:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:26 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Skanderbeg shuts the door on Novgorod.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:38 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:04 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
42:26 Currently, Skanderbeg and Novgorod appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:02 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
43:36 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.
43:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
44:38 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:29 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.
45:37 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:00 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.
46:17 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:54 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:06 Currently, Skanderbeg and Novgorod appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:51 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:15 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:00 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:15 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
49:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:58 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
50:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
50:44 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:15 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
52:01 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
52:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:49 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
53:01 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.
53:30 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.
53:46 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
54:16 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:25 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:16 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
55:35 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:04 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.
56:19 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Skanderbeg's expansion has fallen to Novgorod's armies.No reinforcements in time: Skanderbeg watches Novgorod level the expansion.
56:42 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
57:10 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
57:17 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
57:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:10 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
58:22 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
59:22 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Skanderbeg looks away for one second and Novgorod makes him pay for it.
59:29 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
59:57 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
60:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:35 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
61:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
61:30 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:47 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
62:07 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
62:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
62:55 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
63:22 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:59 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
64:14 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:44 At the moment, neither Skanderbeg nor Novgorod is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
64:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
65:34 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.
65:48 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:24 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
66:31 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
66:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
67:16 Eager to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
67:42 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
68:13 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
68:34 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:41 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.
69:16 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
69:29 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
70:00 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
70:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
70:42 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.
71:06 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.
71:28 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
71:38 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
72:03 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
72:24 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Skanderbeg.Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
72:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
73:09 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
73:27 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.
73:51 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:09 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
74:35 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
75:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
75:27 Skanderbeg was out-microed by Novgorod and loses all his attacking forces.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
75:55 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
76:09 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.
76:22 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
77:03 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.
77:10 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.
77:32 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
77:57 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.
78:31 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.
78:41 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
78:57 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
79:29 Novgorod's forces appear to be larger compared to Skanderbeg's!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
79:46 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Novgorod; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
80:04 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
80:23 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Skanderbeg.Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
80:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
81:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
81:31 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
82:04 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:16 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.
82:38 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
83:03 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
83:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
83:49 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!Skanderbeg's army evaporates. Novgorod doesn't even slow down.
84:06 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Novgorod's way right now.
84:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
84:57 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
85:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
85:38 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.
86:10 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.
86:34 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.
86:43 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
87:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Skanderbeg GGs!That's it. Skanderbeg looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Novgorod takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
army value
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 The Blue Skanderbeg spawns at s1 while Purple Novgorod spawns at s3.Skanderbeg takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Novgorod settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:39 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Deep Six.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg, Deep Six from Novgorod.
— The early game —
1:18 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:03 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:27 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.
5:17 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.
5:40 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
6:21 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.
6:56 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
7:22 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:50 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:00 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
— The mid game —
9:28 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.
10:07 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:49 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:10 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:19 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
🎙 Skanderbeg is hanging on by a thread against Novgorod's army.
13:01 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
13:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
14:06 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
14:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:57 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.
15:43 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:15 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.
16:49 Novgorod moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
17:08 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Novgorod is far ahead.
17:55 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
18:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:57 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
19:24 Skanderbeg seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Novgorod — more than half the force is gone.
20:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:45 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skanderbeg taps out!Skanderbeg GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Skanderbeg taps out. Novgorod's early game was simply better.
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
army value
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:07 The Green Skanderbeg spawns at s1 while Orange Novgorod spawns at s2.We're underway — Skanderbeg spawns at s1, Novgorod answers from s2.
0:41 Skanderbeg opens 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Skanderbeg's 14 Nexus against Novgorod's Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:53 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:11 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:43 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 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.
2:26 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:55 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
4:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
4:23 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.
5:06 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
5:27 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:17 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
6:26 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.
6:57 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.
7:18 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:53 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
8:08 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:35 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
8:48 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:36 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.
10:11 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.
10:27 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.
10:50 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:44 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
12:14 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.
12:27 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:46 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:13 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
13:52 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
14:21 With a few well placed mines, Novgorod swept through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
15:03 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:21 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.
15:36 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
15:56 Novgorod casts some storm! But Skanderbeg lost no workers.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:31 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:59 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg knocks, Novgorod answers. No damage done.
17:18 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Novgorod looks away for one second and Skanderbeg makes him pay for it.
17:50 Aaaaaa, Skanderbeg's mineral line is stormed by Novgorod's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
18:04 Novgorod appears to have more army than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
18:21 Novgorod successfully blocked Skanderbeg from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
18:45 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
19:25 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:07 With a few well placed mines, Novgorod swept through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
20:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
21:13 Skanderbeg is planning a harassment, but Novgorod scouted it!No surprises today — Novgorod's harassment is scouted early.
21:37 Seems like Skanderbeg is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Skanderbeg wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
22:09 Nice try from Skanderbeg to harass Novgorod, but Novgorod's reaction is just too agile.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:19 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.
22:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:06 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:41 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:55 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:23 Skanderbeg's expansion have been wiped off by Novgorod!Novgorod finds the weak point and Skanderbeg's new base is gone.
24:54 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:20 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:43 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
25:58 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.
26:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:05 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
28:19 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
28:47 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.
29:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:29 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.
30:09 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.
30:16 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.
30:56 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:19 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:55 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!Skanderbeg absorbs the mid-game push — Novgorod gained nothing for the cost.
32:22 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.
32:41 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:08 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.
33:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:06 With a few well placed mines, Novgorod swept through Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:17 Novgorod destroyed about half of Skanderbeg's army after that battle.Novgorod cuts Skanderbeg's army in half.
34:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
35:21 Skanderbeg has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Skanderbeg starts the push.
35:45 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:33 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.
36:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
37:08 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.
37:34 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:10 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
38:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:43 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
39:08 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
39:30 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:54 Novgorod might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Skanderbeg did.Novgorod is starving on bases while Skanderbeg spreads across the map.
40:18 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
40:49 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
41:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:29 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
42:07 Novgorod only destroyed about half of Skanderbeg's army.Half of Skanderbeg's force is gone — Novgorod took it apart.
42:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:43 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg needs production, fast; Novgorod's army has outgrown his.
43:16 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.Skanderbeg goes for the raid — Novgorod is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:40 Novgorod is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Skanderbeg.Novgorod is starving on bases while Skanderbeg spreads across the map.
43:59 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
44:19 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
44:45 With a successful harassment, Skanderbeg hurts Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
🎙 Novgorod holds the stronger army for now.
45:16 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Skanderbeg. Novgorod's economy takes a real hit.
45:28 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.
46:05 Skanderbeg has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Novgorod.Economically it's Skanderbeg's game right now; Novgorod is falling behind on bases.
46:17 Skanderbeg must macro up quickly or Novgorod will just roll him over!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
46:56 Novgorod decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
47:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:32 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
47:54 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
48:55 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
49:20 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
49:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:53 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
50:15 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.
50:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Skanderbeg taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
Skanderbeg taps out. Novgorod's mid game was simply better.
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
army value
■ Skanderbeg
■ Novgorod
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:14 Skanderbeg spawns in White at s1 while Novgorod spawns in Yellow at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Skanderbeg at s1, Novgorod at s4.
0:34 Novgorod opens 2 Fact Vulture against Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Skanderbeg's 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:05 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:41 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:15 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
2:22 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.
2:51 Novgorod fends off Skanderbeg's early goons with his marines.Skanderbeg's early gamble buys nothing — Novgorod's defense was already in place.
3:11 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.
3:36 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
3:57 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
4:19 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
4:46 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:04 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:55 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
6:27 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.
6:51 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:29 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:55 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.
8:11 Skanderbeg failed to kill off Novgorod's defending marines.Novgorod holds the early rush without blinking.
8:32 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:10 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 In terms of army size, Skanderbeg is behind Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
9:58 Eager to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
10:05 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
10:42 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:09 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:49 Skanderbeg fends off Novgorod's marines with his dragoons.Novgorod's early gamble buys nothing — Skanderbeg's defense was already in place.
12:02 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:32 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.
— The mid game —
12:57 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:26 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.
13:40 Skanderbeg went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Novgorod's tanks cleans up the mess!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
14:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.Skanderbeg gets into Novgorod's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:18 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
15:33 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:03 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
16:32 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
16:54 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:10 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.
17:36 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
18:02 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:39 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.
19:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:40 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.
19:59 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:22 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.
20:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:02 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:45 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.
22:11 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
22:33 Skanderbeg tried to harass Novgorod but Novgorod successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Novgorod shuts the door on Skanderbeg.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:52 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:33 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
23:40 Novgorod tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Skanderbeg's economy.Novgorod goes for the raid — Skanderbeg is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:03 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
24:31 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:04 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.
25:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:49 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.
26:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:03 Skanderbeg brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:22 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:47 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:22 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Skanderbeg's army!Skanderbeg's defense bends, then snaps. Novgorod takes the middle of the game.
28:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:12 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:26 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:49 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.
30:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:45 Novgorod failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Skanderbeg successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Skanderbeg holds Novgorod.
31:04 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:25 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.
31:53 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:23 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:55 Skanderbeg avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Novgorod's main army! Skanderbeg destroys them all!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:34 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.
33:53 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.
34:13 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
34:31 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:11 Novgorod is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Novgorod hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:38 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
36:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
36:31 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:53 Skanderbeg harasses Novgorod's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
37:12 Reaver! Reaver! Novgorod's reaver is killing off most of Skanderbeg's workers!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
37:48 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:04 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Novgorod crosses the map with everything.
38:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:46 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.
39:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:00 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:35 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:17 The battle outcome favors Novgorod as Skanderbeg's armies melt into Novgorod's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
— The late game —
41:26 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
42:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:13 It seems like Novgorod has more units than Skanderbeg!Novgorod's army is visibly the bigger one — Skanderbeg should not take this fight.
42:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:04 Attempting to end the game, Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:32 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.
43:51 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Skanderbeg commits and it's the wrong call — Novgorod cleans it up.
44:29 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.
44:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
44:56 Where is Skanderbeg's detector? Novgorod sends dark templars to harass Skanderbeg's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Novgorod. Skanderbeg's economy takes a real hit.
45:23 Skanderbeg successfully harasses Novgorod's economy.The raid lands — Skanderbeg chips away at Novgorod's foundation.
46:00 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:17 Novgorod moves out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:29 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.
46:58 Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.The attack shatters on Novgorod's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:17 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.
47:40 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.
48:02 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:16 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
49:45 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.
50:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:01 Skanderbeg's army is small compared to Novgorod!Skanderbeg is badly outgunned — Novgorod's force is a size larger.
51:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:36 With beautiful placement, Novgorod successfully fends off Skanderbeg's attacks.Novgorod takes the fight on his terms and sends Skanderbeg home with nothing.
52:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:35 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
52:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
53:18 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.
53:44 All of a sudden, Skanderbeg has no armies left while Novgorod is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Skanderbeg's way of life — Novgorod marches on.
🎙 Novgorod has built a commanding army lead — Skanderbeg needs something special here.
53:52 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:37 Novgorod decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
55:02 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.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
597 games
Skanderbeg
435 – 162
Novgorod