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■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
■ Portico
■ Anissa
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:20 The Purple Portico spawns at s3 while Orange Aniseed spawns at s4.Portico takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Aniseed settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:41 Aniseed opens Overpool against Portico's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Portico's Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:17 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aniseed: the first units are already marching.
3:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:42 Aniseed's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Portico breaks Aniseed's front door.
4:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
4:47 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
5:05 Portico's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
5:46 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:17 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
6:36 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:46 Portico failed to break Aniseed's zergling line of defense.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Aniseed's defense was already in place.
8:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Portico's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
9:43 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aniseed: the first units are already marching.
10:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:37 All of a sudden, Aniseed has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!Portico wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:09 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aniseed's army has been decimated.Portico clips Aniseed's army — real damage, but Aniseed fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:01 Both Portico and Aniseed appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Portico and Aniseed match each other.
12:45 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:01 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aniseed: the first units are already marching.
13:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:02 Aniseed's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Aniseed wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
14:43 Aniseed has lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:02 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
15:39 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:20 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, Portico is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
17:37 Portico's massive number of speedlots slice through Aniseed's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Aniseed's position.
18:06 Portico only destroyed about half of Aniseed's army.Half of Aniseed's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
18:36 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:03 Portico successfully blocked Aniseed from harassing his economy.Aniseed knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
19:48 Aniseed tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Portico's defense line.Aniseed goes for the raid — Portico is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:05 Portico decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Portico pushes.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
20:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:03 Aniseed's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Aniseed's position.
21:41 Portico destroyed about half of Aniseed's army after that battle.Half of Aniseed's force is gone — Portico took it apart.
22:04 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
22:38 Looks like Portico is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aniseed GGs!That's it. Aniseed looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Anissa taps out. Portico's mid game was simply better.
■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
■ Portico
■ Anissa
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Portico spawns at s1 in Yellow while Aniseed spawns at s2 in Blue.Portico in Yellow at s1. Aniseed in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Portico opens Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Portico's Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Aniseed's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aniseed: the first units are already marching.
3:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:39 Aniseed's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Portico continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Portico breaks Aniseed's front door.
4:15 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
5:11 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:34 Aniseed's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aniseed goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:55 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:33 Aniseed places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aniseed expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:39 Aniseed was out-microed by Portico and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Portico's line. Great positioning.
8:01 Aniseed destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Portico's army has been decimated.Aniseed takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
8:35 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:36 Aniseed's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aniseed goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:31 Aniseed failed to break Portico's defending line of zealots.Aniseed's early gamble buys nothing — Portico's defense was already in place.
10:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
11:32 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:02 Portico's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:31 Attempting to end the game, Aniseed moves out with his armies.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:04 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
13:29 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:23 With beautiful placement, Portico successfully fends off Aniseed's attacks.The attack shatters on Portico's line. Great positioning.
14:57 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
15:13 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Portico as the game develops.
— The mid game —
15:51 With corsairs sniping overlords, Portico is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:58 Aniseed's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Aniseed's position.
17:28 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:12 Looks like Portico is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
18:37 It seems like Portico has more units than Aniseed!Count the units: Portico has the edge over Aniseed right now.
— The late game —
19:23 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
19:47 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Portico — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:07 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.
20:47 Portico's massive number of speedlots slice through Aniseed's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Aniseed's position.
21:06 Aniseed lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
21:49 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
22:14 With corsairs sniping overlords, Portico is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
22:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:05 Aniseed's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aniseed's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
23:35 About half of Aniseed's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
24:08 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Portico's way right now.
24:44 Portico is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
25:08 Aniseed having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aniseed looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Portico defeats Anissa, settled in the mid game.
■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
■ Portico
■ Anissa
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Yellow Portico spawning at s2 and Blue Aniseed spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Portico at s2, Aniseed at s1.
0:51 Aniseed gets 12 Pool against Portico's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Portico, 12 Pool from Aniseed.
— The early game —
1:12 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Aniseed places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aniseed expands.
2:13 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:05 Portico failed to break Aniseed's zergling line of defense.Aniseed holds the early rush without blinking.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
5:38 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
6:06 Aniseed's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:55 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
7:24 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Anissa — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:20 Portico failed to break Aniseed's zergling line of defense.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Aniseed's defense was already in place.
9:05 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
10:15 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 Aniseed decides to start pushing across the map.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:52 Portico failed to kill off Aniseed's defending zerglings.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Aniseed's defense was already in place.
12:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Anissa is far ahead.
12:44 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
13:32 Aniseed starts pushing across the map.Aniseed tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:05 Aniseed's forces appear to be larger compared to Portico's!Aniseed's army is visibly the bigger one — Portico should not take this fight.
14:30 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:56 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed takes another base — the economy widens.
15:36 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.
16:21 With really nice micro, Aniseed's speedlings kills off Portico's dragoons.Portico wasn't ready. Aniseed's early aggression takes the lead.
16:39 Portico lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aniseed limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:16 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Anissa is far ahead.
17:47 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:28 Aniseed's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:23 Portico can't push any further as Aniseed burrowed some lurkers and Portico has no observers!Aniseed absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
20:05 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
20:45 The attack was a success, Portico lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aniseed — more than half the force is gone.
21:08 Portico having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Portico taps.
Portico taps out. Anissa's early game was simply better.
■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
■ Portico
■ Anissa
economy
Play-by-play (136 lines)
0:14 Portico spawns at s2 in White while Aniseed spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Portico spawns at s2, Aniseed answers from s1.
0:39 Portico opens Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Portico, 12 Pool from Aniseed.
— The early game —
0:58 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:31 Aniseed decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aniseed expands.
1:53 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:50 Aniseed with some nice speedling surrounds killed Portico's zealots!The early pressure works — Aniseed breaks Portico's front door.
3:28 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
3:54 Aniseed has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
4:14 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:34 Aniseed decides to start pushing across the map.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:57 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:36 Aniseed successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Aniseed's line. Great positioning.
6:04 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
6:26 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:52 In terms of army size, Portico is behind Aniseed!Portico is badly outgunned — Aniseed's force is a size larger.
7:19 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
7:50 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:58 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aniseed goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:47 With really nice micro, Aniseed's speedlings kills off Portico's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aniseed breaks Portico's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:19 Aniseed only destroyed about half of Portico's army.Aniseed cuts Portico's army in half.
9:45 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
10:08 Portico decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:21 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aniseed: the first units are already marching.
11:01 Portico must macro up quickly or Aniseed will just roll him over!Portico needs production, fast; Aniseed's army has outgrown his.
11:22 Aniseed starts expanding.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:58 Aniseed was out-microed by Portico and loses all his attacking forces.Aniseed commits and it's the wrong call — Portico cleans it up.
12:20 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:02 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico clips Aniseed's army — real damage, but Aniseed fights on.
13:18 Portico desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:52 Portico is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:05 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:49 Aniseed's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Aniseed's position.
15:10 About half of Aniseed's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
15:45 It seems that Aniseed only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
15:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aniseed! Portico's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aniseed. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:19 Aniseed has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:56 Portico appears to have more army than Aniseed!Count the units: Portico has the edge over Aniseed right now.
17:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:32 Portico successfully fends off Aniseed's attacks.Portico takes the fight on his terms and sends Aniseed home with nothing.
17:58 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
18:34 Aniseed lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
18:49 Aniseed places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aniseed expands.
19:22 Portico is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:32 Aniseed brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Portico holds the stronger army for now.
20:14 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:48 Aniseed's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aniseed's defense bends, then snaps. Portico takes the middle of the game.
21:20 Aniseed lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
21:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:10 Zerglings ran past Portico's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aniseed!The raid lands — Aniseed chips away at Portico's foundation.
22:33 With corsairs sniping overlords, Portico is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:00 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:34 All of a sudden, Aniseed has no armies left while Portico is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aniseed's way of life — Portico marches on.
24:08 Aniseed has lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:59 With a successful harassment, Aniseed hurts Portico's economy.The raid lands — Aniseed chips away at Portico's foundation.
25:25 Aniseed must macro up quickly or Portico will just roll him over!Aniseed is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
25:45 Aniseed places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aniseed expands.
26:13 Where is Aniseed's detector? Portico sends dark templars to harass Aniseed's mineral line!Portico gets into Aniseed's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:25 Portico decides to move out with his armies.Portico has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:00 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Portico edges ahead on army strength.
27:07 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.
27:44 A few beautiful storms from Portico turned the battle around! Portico won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Portico breaks Aniseed's position.
28:12 About half of Aniseed's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
28:19 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
28:49 Portico shot down Aniseed's hatchery.The base falls. Portico rips Aniseed's economy back a full step.
29:20 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Portico is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:22 Aniseed's massive number of speedlings stopped Portico's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aniseed!Aniseed absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:05 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
31:40 Looks like Portico is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
32:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:17 Portico kills off Aniseed's armies and continues pushing!Aniseed's army evaporates. Portico doesn't even slow down.
32:43 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:15 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:43 What a pity! Aniseed managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Portico's army.Aniseed knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
34:01 Portico is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Portico starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:34 Portico's forces appear to be larger compared to Aniseed's!Portico's army is visibly the bigger one — Aniseed should not take this fight.
34:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:20 Aniseed scourged some of Portico's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Aniseed absorbs the mid-game push — Portico gained nothing for the cost.
35:38 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:56 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
36:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aniseed! Portico's economy is suffering!Portico looks away for one second and Aniseed makes him pay for it.
36:51 Looks like Portico is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:43 Aniseed successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Aniseed's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:27 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:41 Aniseed tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Portico's defense line.Good instincts from Portico; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:13 Portico is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:04 With beautiful placement, Aniseed successfully fends off Portico's attacks.The attack shatters on Aniseed's line. Great positioning.
40:25 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aniseed's army has been decimated.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
40:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:21 Aniseed's army is small compared to Portico!Aniseed is badly outgunned — Portico's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:30 Aniseed's army is small compared to Portico!Aniseed needs production, fast; Portico's army has outgrown his.
41:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aniseed! Portico's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aniseed. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
42:30 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Aniseed goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Aniseed moves out to end it.
42:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:18 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Aniseed's ultralisks cannot get through.Portico holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aniseed destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
43:51 Aniseed has lost about half of his army in that battle.Portico pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:14 Zerglings ran past Portico's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aniseed!Beautiful harassment from Aniseed. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
44:42 Every gateway is pumping and Portico starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Portico moves out to end it.
🎙 Anissa is a step behind and knows it.
45:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:44 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Portico walks through Aniseed's army.The final army does its work — Portico breaks Aniseed late.
45:56 Aniseed has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
46:22 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:52 Portico destroys Aniseed's hatchery, denying expansions.Portico finds the weak point and Aniseed's new base is gone.
47:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aniseed taps out!Aniseed types it out: GG.
GG. Portico closes it out over Anissa.
■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
■ Portico
■ Anissa
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:19 Portico spawns in Green at s2 while Aniseed spawns in White at s3.Portico in Green at s2. Aniseed in White at s3. The map is set.
0:38 Portico opens Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's 12 Pool.Portico commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aniseed answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed takes another base — the economy widens.
2:17 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:51 Portico failed to kill off Aniseed's defending zerglings.Aniseed holds the early rush without blinking.
4:20 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
4:51 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:15 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:48 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Both Portico and Aniseed appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Portico and Aniseed yet.
6:57 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
🎙 Portico is a step behind and knows it.
7:31 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 With really nice micro, Aniseed's speedlings kills off Portico's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aniseed breaks Portico's front door.
8:57 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:33 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aniseed's army has been decimated.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
9:58 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Portico: the first units are already marching.
10:47 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 The battle outcome favors Aniseed as Portico's armies melt into Aniseed's armies' weapon fire!Aniseed wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Portico is hanging on by a thread against Anissa's army.
12:02 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
13:17 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:43 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
14:22 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:19 Aniseed with some nice speedling surrounds killed Portico's zealots!The early pressure works — Aniseed breaks Portico's front door.
🎙 Anissa has built a commanding army lead — Portico needs something special here.
15:51 After that battle, Aniseed destroyed more than half of Portico's army.Aniseed shreds the better part of Portico's army in one engagement.
16:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
16:45 Aniseed destroys Portico's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Portico watches Aniseed level the expansion.
17:32 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:51 Aniseed has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:28 In terms of army size, Portico is behind Aniseed!Portico needs production, fast; Aniseed's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
19:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:41 Aniseed's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Portico's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aniseed breaks Portico's position.
20:01 The attack was a success, Portico lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aniseed limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Anissa is far ahead.
20:42 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
21:15 Aniseed destroys Portico's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Aniseed rips Portico's economy back a full step.
21:30 Portico casts some storm! But Aniseed lost no workers.Portico knocks, Aniseed answers. No damage done.
22:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Portico GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Portico taps.
GG. Anissa closes it out over Portico.
■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
■ Portico
■ Anissa
economy
Play-by-play (151 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Green Portico spawning at s1 and Teal Aniseed spawning at s4.Portico takes s1 in Green; across the map, Aniseed settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:37 Portico gets Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's 12 Hatch.Portico commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aniseed answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:56 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Aniseed desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aniseed takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Aniseed moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aniseed crosses the map with everything.
2:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:49 Aniseed with some nice speedling surrounds killed Portico's zealots!Portico wasn't ready. Aniseed's early aggression takes the lead.
3:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:39 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aniseed: the first units are already marching.
4:49 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
5:23 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:17 Portico kills off Aniseed's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Aniseed wasn't ready. Portico's early aggression takes the lead.
6:33 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:45 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 Portico's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:47 Aniseed pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aniseed tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 Portico failed to break Aniseed's zergling line of defense.Aniseed holds the early rush without blinking.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:16 After that battle, Aniseed destroyed about half of Portico's army.Aniseed cuts Portico's army in half.
9:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Portico starts moving out.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
9:57 Aniseed decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aniseed pushes.
10:19 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:51 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed takes another base — the economy widens.
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:31 Aniseed with his speedlings successfully defend against Portico's early zealot pressure.Aniseed holds the early rush without blinking.
12:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
12:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:50 Portico is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aniseed's army.Portico is badly outgunned — Aniseed's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
13:10 With corsairs sniping overlords, Portico is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Portico hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:44 Aniseed has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:19 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aniseed didn't even have a chance against Portico.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Portico holds Aniseed.
14:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aniseed destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
15:24 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aniseed's army has been decimated.Portico clips Aniseed's army — real damage, but Aniseed fights on.
15:32 Aniseed harasses Portico's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aniseed. Portico's economy takes a real hit.
15:53 Portico is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Portico's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:23 Aniseed brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:41 Aniseed places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aniseed expands.
17:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:38 Aniseed's scourge sniped a few of Portico's observers! Portico can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Aniseed takes the middle of the game.
17:58 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
18:35 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico clips Aniseed's army — real damage, but Aniseed fights on.
18:55 Aaaaaa, Aniseed's mineral line is stormed by Portico's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Portico. Aniseed's economy takes a real hit.
19:10 Portico warps in a nexus.Quietly, Portico adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:27 Aniseed tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Portico's defense line.Aniseed knocks, Portico answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:56 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:42 The battle outcome favors Aniseed as Portico's armies melt into Aniseed's armies' weapon fire!Portico's army evaporates. Aniseed doesn't even slow down.
21:06 With excellent skills and micro, Portico managed to fend off Aniseed while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
21:31 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:52 Aniseed successfully blocked Portico from harassing his economy.Portico goes for the raid — Aniseed is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:33 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:45 It seems like Aniseed has more units than Portico!Count the units: Aniseed has the edge over Portico right now.
23:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:38 Aniseed kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!Portico's army evaporates. Aniseed doesn't even slow down.
23:52 It seems that Aniseed only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
24:17 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:53 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:06 Aniseed brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:42 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:11 Aniseed kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!Aniseed wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:40 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Portico is a step behind and knows it.
27:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:33 Aniseed shot down Portico's nexus.The base falls. Aniseed rips Portico's economy back a full step.
28:03 Portico casts some storm! But Aniseed lost no workers.Good instincts from Aniseed; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:22 Portico starts expanding.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
28:52 Aniseed brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:42 Portico successfully fends off Aniseed's attacks.Aniseed commits and it's the wrong call — Portico cleans it up.
30:06 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Anissa as the game develops.
30:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aniseed starts moving out.Aniseed tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:09 Portico is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aniseed's army.Portico is badly outgunned — Aniseed's force is a size larger.
31:38 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:13 All of a sudden, Portico has no armies left while Aniseed is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Portico's way of life — Aniseed marches on.
32:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aniseed destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
33:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Portico destroyed only less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
33:29 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
34:01 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:34 Aniseed failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aniseed's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aniseed is backing off!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Aniseed gained nothing for the cost.
35:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:39 About half of Aniseed's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
35:46 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:21 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:13 Aniseed micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Portico's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Portico's defense bends, then snaps. Aniseed takes the middle of the game.
37:21 After that battle, Aniseed destroyed about half of Portico's army.Aniseed cuts Portico's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:54 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:08 Portico tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aniseed.Portico knocks, Aniseed answers. No damage done.
38:50 Aniseed moves out with his armies.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
39:34 Aniseed brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Portico had the observers and archons to deal with. Portico successfully defended Aniseed's push!Portico absorbs the mid-game push — Aniseed gained nothing for the cost.
40:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Portico seems to be fine.Aniseed keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:07 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:38 Attempting to end the game, Portico moves out with his armies.Portico tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
41:12 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aniseed commits to the break.Everything Aniseed has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:23 At the moment, neither Portico nor Aniseed is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:43 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.
42:04 Portico was out-microed by Aniseed and loses all his attacking forces.Aniseed holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:42 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
43:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aniseed destroyed only less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed takes a bite out of Portico's force and backs off.
43:28 Portico rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Portico has built comes forward at once.
43:48 Aniseed moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Aniseed moves out to end it.
44:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:33 Portico's storms land on the swarm and Aniseed's cracklings die before they reach the line.Portico holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:00 It seems that Aniseed only managed to destroy less than half of Portico's army.Aniseed clips Portico's army — real damage, but Portico fights on.
45:18 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:41 Aniseed starts pushing across the map.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:28 Aniseed spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Portico is still standing.Aniseed throws the endgame army in and Portico simply refuses to lose.
47:02 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
47:31 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
47:39 Eager to end the game, Aniseed moves out with his armies.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Anissa holds the stronger army for now.
48:28 Under dark swarm Portico's dragoons are useless — Aniseed's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Aniseed's late-game push decides it.
49:09 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
49:28 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
49:38 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aniseed commits to the break.Everything Aniseed has built comes forward at once.
50:00 At the moment, Aniseed seems to have more units than Portico.Count the units: Aniseed has the edge over Portico right now.
50:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
50:59 Plague on the templar, and Aniseed's ultralisks walk straight through Portico.There's no rebuilding from that. Aniseed's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Anissa is far ahead.
51:27 Portico has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
51:54 After that battle, Aniseed still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
52:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Portico GGs!Portico types it out: GG.
Anissa takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Portico
■ Anissa
army value
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■ Anissa
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Orange Portico spawning at s1 and Red Aniseed spawning at s3.We're underway — Portico spawns at s1, Aniseed answers from s3.
0:38 Portico opens Forge Fast Expand against Aniseed's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Portico, 12 Hatch from Aniseed.
— The early game —
1:11 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Portico is pushing out with his zealots.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Aniseed decides to move out with his armies.Aniseed has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:31 Portico failed to break Aniseed's zergling line of defense.Portico's early gamble buys nothing — Aniseed's defense was already in place.
4:05 It seems that Portico only managed to destroy less than half of Aniseed's army.Portico clips Aniseed's army — real damage, but Aniseed fights on.
4:42 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
5:10 Portico's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Portico tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:42 Aniseed's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aniseed goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:06 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
6:40 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:39 Aniseed failed to kill off Portico's defending zealots.Portico holds the early rush without blinking.
8:09 After that battle, Portico still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aniseed — the losses are light.
8:43 Aniseed lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Portico's force stays on that battlefield.
9:17 Portico is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Portico goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:50 Attempting to end the game, Aniseed moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aniseed crosses the map with everything.
10:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:41 Aniseed with his speedlings successfully defend against Portico's early zealot pressure.Aniseed holds the early rush without blinking.
11:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aniseed seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Portico — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:38 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
12:05 At the moment, Aniseed seems to have more units than Portico.Count the units: Aniseed has the edge over Portico right now.
12:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Portico starts moving out.Here it comes: Portico crosses the map with everything.
13:07 Aniseed is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aniseed goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:44 Portico warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Portico expands.
14:14 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Aniseed takes another base — the economy widens.
14:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:09 Aniseed kills off Portico's armies and continues pushing!Aniseed wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:43 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Aniseed pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:50 Aniseed starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aniseed crosses the map with everything.
17:03 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.
— The mid game —
17:42 Portico failed to deal nicely with Aniseed's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aniseed breaks Portico's position.
— The late game —
18:01 About half of Portico's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
18:41 Portico destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aniseed's army has been decimated.Portico takes a bite out of Aniseed's force and backs off.
19:12 Aniseed destroys Portico's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Aniseed rips Portico's economy back a full step.
19:50 Aniseed brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:02 Portico warps in a nexus.Portico takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Anissa as the game develops.
20:49 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.
21:14 Aniseed micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Portico's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aniseed breaks Portico's position.
21:46 Portico lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aniseed's force stays on that battlefield.
22:16 With excellent skills and micro, Aniseed managed to fend off Portico while losing less than half of his army.Portico keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:34 Aniseed places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aniseed adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:16 Portico casts some storm! But Aniseed lost no workers.Good instincts from Aniseed; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:41 Aniseed now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aniseed's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Portico taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Portico taps.
GG. Anissa closes it out over Portico.
Head to head
45 games
Portico
20 – 25
Anissa