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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (106 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Green Aalto spawning at s1 and Yellow V8 spawning at s2.Aalto in Green at s1. V8 in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:31 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:56 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:00 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:12 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:38 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:42 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:22 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
6:40 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:23 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:36 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:15 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:03 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
9:18 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
10:17 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:32 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:25 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:49 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:41 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
13:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
13:34 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:28 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:28 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
16:27 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:40 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
18:01 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:32 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
19:46 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:37 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
22:24 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:47 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
23:03 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:07 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
24:32 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:10 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:32 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:32 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
26:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:48 Aalto shot down V8's nexus.V8's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
28:02 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
29:06 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:18 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
29:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:11 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
30:34 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
31:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
31:30 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:22 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
33:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:42 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:58 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.
34:16 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
34:52 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
35:17 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:38 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
36:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:39 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:47 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
37:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
37:50 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
38:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:12 The Purple Aalto spawns at s1 while Yellow V8 spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
0:47 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:28 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
4:10 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:13 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
5:41 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:54 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:54 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
8:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
9:01 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
9:21 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:20 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
10:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:33 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:05 Currently, neither Aalto nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
12:26 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
13:29 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:22 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
15:01 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
15:43 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
16:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:17 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
17:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
18:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
19:48 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
20:12 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
20:40 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:12 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:47 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:36 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
23:18 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
23:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
24:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. V8 closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:18 Aalto spawns at s2 in Teal while V8 spawns at s4 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, V8 at s4.
0:50 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:57 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
4:25 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:31 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
5:58 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:59 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
8:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:02 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:41 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:59 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
10:42 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
11:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:47 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:01 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
12:37 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:17 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
13:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:08 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
14:51 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:12 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
15:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:15 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
16:49 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
17:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:01 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
18:26 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:22 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:59 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
20:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:04 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
21:33 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:15 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:45 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Teal at s2 while V8 spawns in Green at s1.Aalto in Teal at s2. V8 in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:41 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
4:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
5:37 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:03 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
6:29 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:42 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
8:15 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:17 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
9:40 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:45 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:52 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:13 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
12:40 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:06 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:30 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:05 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:59 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:11 Aalto's zerglings surround V8's archons while Aalto's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Aalto!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
17:34 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
19:05 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:26 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
19:52 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:17 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
20:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:27 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
21:44 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
22:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:42 Aalto successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
23:07 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:48 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
24:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:40 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
25:10 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
25:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:14 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (187 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s1 in Blue while V8 spawns at s2 in Orange.Aalto takes s1 in Blue; across the map, V8 settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:36 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:51 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 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.
2:59 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
3:10 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:55 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:27 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:51 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Aalto might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as V8 did.Aalto needs an expansion soon or V8's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:24 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:49 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
7:14 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
7:25 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:55 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:07 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.
8:39 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:42 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:32 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:09 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:37 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:29 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
12:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:22 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
13:34 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
14:31 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:38 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
15:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:21 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
17:11 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
17:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:36 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
18:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
19:19 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:40 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
20:00 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:33 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:26 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
21:41 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
22:05 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:21 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:58 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:05 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
23:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:54 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
24:19 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
24:36 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
25:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
25:26 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
26:04 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:48 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
27:01 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:30 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
27:48 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
28:12 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:56 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
29:14 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:31 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
30:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:22 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:50 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
32:06 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:20 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
32:39 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:13 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
33:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
33:55 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:17 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:36 In terms of army size, Aalto and V8 are around equal.Unit for unit, Aalto and V8 are level.
34:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:23 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
35:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
36:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:47 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:00 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
37:55 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
38:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
38:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
39:00 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:24 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:42 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
40:35 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
41:02 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:09 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
41:57 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
42:15 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
42:50 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.
43:19 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:26 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
44:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
44:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
44:49 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
44:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:20 The corsairs cleared the sky and V8's ground army does the rest to Aalto.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
45:51 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
46:39 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aalto commits to the break.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:05 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
47:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:57 The battle outcome favors Aalto as V8's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
48:05 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:56 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Aalto goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
49:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
49:42 Currently, Aalto and V8 appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
50:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:36 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
50:47 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:30 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:04 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
52:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:46 Aalto's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. V8 backs off.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:03 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:36 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:03 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
54:21 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
54:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:55 Aalto's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and V8 has no observers left. The push stalls.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:09 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
56:30 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
57:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:21 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
57:37 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
58:15 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:32 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
58:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:17 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
59:47 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
60:05 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
60:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:48 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
61:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:29 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Aalto's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
61:56 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
62:13 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
62:40 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
63:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
V8 takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in White at s1 while V8 spawns in Teal at s4.Aalto takes s1 in White; across the map, V8 settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:33 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:29 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
4:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:24 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
5:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:30 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
5:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:45 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:04 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:43 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:50 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:29 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:48 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
11:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:54 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
13:39 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:05 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
14:38 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:21 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
15:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:20 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
16:43 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
17:16 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:54 Aalto's scourge sniped a few of V8's observers! V8 can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:42 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:57 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:32 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
172 games
Aalto
73 – 99
V8