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■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:15 Novgorod spawns at s4 in Teal while Skanderbeg spawns at s2 in Blue.Novgorod in Teal at s4. Skanderbeg in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:38 Skanderbeg gets 2 Gate Goons against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Novgorod, 2 Gate Goons from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:31 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:51 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:31 Novgorod figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:08 Skanderbeg decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
3:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:24 Skanderbeg successfully fends off Novgorod's attacks.Skanderbeg takes the fight on his terms and sends Novgorod home with nothing.
4:59 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
5:48 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
6:18 Currently, neither Novgorod nor Skanderbeg appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Novgorod and Skanderbeg match each other.
7:01 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
7:32 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:15 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
8:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:22 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
10:04 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
10:38 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:22 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:31 The battle outcome favors Skanderbeg as Novgorod's armies melt into Skanderbeg's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
13:19 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
13:40 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:19 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:48 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
16:09 Skanderbeg destroyed more than half of Novgorod's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Skanderbeg has erased most of what Novgorod brought.
16:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
17:39 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
18:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Novgorod GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's early game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:07 Novgorod spawns at s4 in White while Skanderbeg spawns at s2 in Teal.Novgorod takes s4 in White; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:43 Novgorod gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Skanderbeg's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:18 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:57 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:16 Skanderbeg starts pushing across the map.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:28 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
4:50 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:21 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
6:07 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:51 Skanderbeg decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:07 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
7:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:35 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
9:08 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:48 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:46 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:29 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
13:14 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Novgorod — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:20 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:09 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
15:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:16 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
16:57 Skanderbeg has lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Novgorod seems to be fine.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:59 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
18:28 Novgorod is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Novgorod starts the push.
🎙 Novgorod's force dwarfs what Skanderbeg has left on the field.
19:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Skanderbeg GGs!Skanderbeg types it out: GG.
That's the game: Novgorod defeats Skanderbeg, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Novgorod spawning at s2 and White Skanderbeg spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Novgorod at s2, Skanderbeg at s1.
0:44 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 2 Fact Vulture.Novgorod commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Skanderbeg answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:28 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Skanderbeg crosses the map with everything.
3:29 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.
4:00 Novgorod failed to kill off Skanderbeg's defending dragoons.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:21 Skanderbeg destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Novgorod's army has been decimated.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
5:50 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:25 Skanderbeg decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
6:53 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:14 All of a sudden, Novgorod has no armies left while Skanderbeg is continuing to push across the map!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
8:45 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:18 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Skanderbeg starts moving out.Skanderbeg tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:19 In terms of army size, Novgorod is behind Skanderbeg!Novgorod needs production, fast; Skanderbeg's army has outgrown his.
10:53 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:15 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
12:34 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Skanderbeg as the game develops.
13:24 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:49 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:32 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:56 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 —
15:41 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
16:09 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:11 Attempting to end the game, Skanderbeg moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Skanderbeg pushes.
17:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Skanderbeg is far ahead.
18:35 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
19:04 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
19:37 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Novgorod taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
That's the game: Skanderbeg defeats Novgorod, settled in the early game.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Blue Novgorod spawning at s4 and Yellow Skanderbeg spawning at s1.We're underway — Novgorod spawns at s4, Skanderbeg answers from s1.
0:51 Skanderbeg opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's Deep Six.Novgorod commits to Deep Six; Skanderbeg answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:23 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
4:24 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
5:06 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:21 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
5:56 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Novgorod: the first units are already marching.
6:44 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:58 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:06 Novgorod successfully kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons with nice marine micro.Skanderbeg wasn't ready. Novgorod's early aggression takes the lead.
8:42 It seems that Novgorod only managed to destroy less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
9:22 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:23 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
10:58 At the moment, Novgorod seems to have more units than Skanderbeg.Count the units: Novgorod has the edge over Skanderbeg right now.
11:30 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
11:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Novgorod edges ahead on army strength.
12:23 Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Novgorod. The push continues.
12:54 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Skanderbeg destroyed only less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
14:08 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:46 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:02 Skanderbeg starts expanding.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
15:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:20 Skanderbeg's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Novgorod continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
16:51 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
🎙 Novgorod has built a commanding army lead — Skanderbeg needs something special here.
17:28 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg clips Novgorod's army — real damage, but Novgorod fights on.
17:42 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:22 Novgorod is having a hard time catching up with Skanderbeg's number of expansions.Novgorod is starving on bases while Skanderbeg spreads across the map.
19:02 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
19:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:55 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Novgorod abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Skanderbeg's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's position.
20:42 Skanderbeg lost about half of his army in that battle.Novgorod pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:58 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
21:45 Novgorod starts pushing across the map.Novgorod tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Novgorod is far ahead.
22:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Skanderbeg GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Skanderbeg taps.
Skanderbeg taps out. Novgorod's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:19 The Purple Novgorod spawns at s2 while White Skanderbeg spawns at s1.Novgorod in Purple at s2. Skanderbeg in White at s1. The map is set.
0:38 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
0:59 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:29 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Novgorod bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Novgorod tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:21 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:09 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
3:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:03 With really nice micro, Novgorod kills off Skanderbeg's dragoons.The early pressure works — Novgorod breaks Skanderbeg's front door.
4:33 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
5:03 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:12 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:49 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod takes another base — the economy widens.
6:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:43 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
7:21 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod clips Skanderbeg's army — real damage, but Skanderbeg fights on.
8:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Novgorod starts moving out.No more waiting. Novgorod pushes.
8:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:01 Nice bunker placement by Skanderbeg, Novgorod can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Skanderbeg holds the early rush without blinking.
9:47 About half of Skanderbeg's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Novgorod's force stays on that battlefield.
10:13 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Skanderbeg's force stays on that battlefield.
10:31 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:59 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.
11:30 Skanderbeg successfully pressures Novgorod with his dragoons! Novgorod is contained.The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
11:54 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:22 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
12:59 It seems like Skanderbeg has more units than Novgorod!Skanderbeg's army is visibly the bigger one — Novgorod should not take this fight.
13:34 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:00 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
14:28 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Novgorod plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 Skanderbeg desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Skanderbeg takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:54 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
16:19 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.Skanderbeg keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:10 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:43 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.
— The mid game —
17:57 Skanderbeg's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Novgorod's tank came bombarding into the scene! Skanderbeg has to fall back!Novgorod absorbs the mid-game push — Skanderbeg gained nothing for the cost.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Novgorod managed to fend off Skanderbeg while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:22 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
20:08 Skanderbeg decides to expand.More workers, more money: Skanderbeg expands.
20:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:07 Skanderbeg micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Novgorod seems to lose a lot in this battle!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
21:19 Novgorod has lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:02 With excellent skills and micro, Skanderbeg managed to fend off Novgorod while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
22:24 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:55 Novgorod warps in a nexus.Quietly, Novgorod adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Skanderbeg — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:45 Novgorod did not have enough tanks to deal with Skanderbeg! Skanderbeg sliced through Novgorod!Novgorod's defense bends, then snaps. Skanderbeg takes the middle of the game.
24:15 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
25:04 Novgorod tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Skanderbeg.Novgorod knocks, Skanderbeg answers. No damage done.
25:51 Skanderbeg now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Skanderbeg hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:01 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Novgorod looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Novgorod taps out. Skanderbeg's mid game was simply better.
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
army value
■ Novgorod
■ Skanderbeg
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Teal Novgorod spawning at s3 and Red Skanderbeg spawning at s4.Novgorod takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Skanderbeg settles in at s4 in Red.
0:48 Skanderbeg gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Novgorod's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Novgorod, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Skanderbeg.
— The early game —
1:26 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
1:49 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Novgorod decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Novgorod goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:13 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:20 Novgorod lost some of his marines to Skanderbeg's goons.Novgorod wasn't ready. Skanderbeg's early aggression takes the lead.
5:01 After that battle, Novgorod still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Skanderbeg — the losses are light.
5:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Novgorod — the losses are light.
6:02 Skanderbeg starts expanding.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:42 Novgorod decides to move out with his armies.Novgorod has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:13 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:45 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:20 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.
9:06 Novgorod's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Skanderbeg continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Skanderbeg breaks Novgorod's front door.
9:32 It seems that Skanderbeg only managed to destroy less than half of Novgorod's army.Skanderbeg takes a bite out of Novgorod's force and backs off.
10:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Novgorod destroyed only less than half of Skanderbeg's army.Novgorod takes a bite out of Skanderbeg's force and backs off.
11:00 Skanderbeg decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Skanderbeg: the first units are already marching.
11:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:04 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!Novgorod's army evaporates. Skanderbeg doesn't even slow down.
12:36 Novgorod lost about half of his army in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:09 After that battle, Skanderbeg still has most of his army with him.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Skanderbeg holds the stronger army for now.
13:46 Skanderbeg is pushing out with his dragoons.Skanderbeg goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:27 Novgorod must macro up quickly or Skanderbeg will just roll him over!Novgorod is badly outgunned — Skanderbeg's force is a size larger.
14:59 Skanderbeg decides to expand.Quietly, Skanderbeg adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:07 Skanderbeg kills off Novgorod's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Novgorod's way of life — Skanderbeg marches on.
🎙 Novgorod is hanging on by a thread against Skanderbeg's army.
16:44 About half of Novgorod's army has been decimated in that battle.Skanderbeg pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Skanderbeg seems to be fine.Novgorod keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 Novgorod warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Novgorod expands.
18:41 Skanderbeg is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Skanderbeg tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:01 Novgorod having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Novgorod taps.
GG. Skanderbeg closes it out over Novgorod.
Head to head
595 games
Novgorod
164 – 431
Skanderbeg