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■ Forest
■ Features
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■ Forest
■ Features
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Play-by-play (423 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns in Teal at s1 while Features spawns in Green at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s1, Features at s4.
0:28 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Cineast, 12 Hatch from Features.
— The early game —
1:00 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:26 Cineast is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:46 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Cineast's line. Great positioning.
3:09 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
3:25 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
3:37 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
3:58 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
4:22 At the moment, Cineast seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Features right now.
4:38 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
4:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:18 Features kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
5:52 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
6:03 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
6:25 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:46 Cineast's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
7:10 Features is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:47 Cineast failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:17 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
9:16 Features is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
9:34 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
9:59 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.
10:15 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Features's speedlings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Cineast's front door.
10:50 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:21 Features now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
11:49 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Cineast is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
12:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:27 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Cineast's line. Great positioning.
12:44 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
13:16 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
13:39 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
14:01 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:21 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:37 Features brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:21 Features failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Features's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Features is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Features.
15:45 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:35 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
16:42 Zerglings ran past Cineast's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Cineast looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
17:04 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:23 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:47 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
18:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:30 The battle outcome favors Features as Cineast's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
18:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Features takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
19:26 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
19:33 Cineast casts some storm! But Features lost no workers.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:11 Features now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:40 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:16 Features burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Cineast's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Cineast.
21:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Cineast clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
22:10 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
22:19 Cineast might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Cineast needs an expansion soon or Features's economy simply wins this.
22:56 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:12 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
23:30 Features brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:03 Cineast made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Features's hydralisks! Features has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Features.
24:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
25:00 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
25:08 Looks like Cineast is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:40 Features now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:08 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
26:15 Features decides to expand.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:06 Cineast's speedlots dealt with Features's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Cineast successfully fended against Features's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Features.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:17 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
27:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:02 Currently, neither Cineast nor Features appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cineast and Features yet.
28:30 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:44 Features brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:29 Features scourged some of Cineast's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Cineast.
30:01 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
30:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:43 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:57 Features now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:15 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:47 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
31:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:29 Cineast was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
32:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
33:05 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:20 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:53 Features brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:36 A few beautiful storms from Cineast turned the battle around! Cineast won the battle!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
34:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:10 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:28 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Features right now.
35:59 Cineast is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:18 Features brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:27 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:57 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
37:35 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Features breaks Cineast wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
37:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:27 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
38:36 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
39:05 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
39:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:42 With beautiful placement, Cineast successfully fends off Features's attacks.Cineast takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:08 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
40:54 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
41:05 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
41:33 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
41:51 Currently, Cineast and Features appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Cineast and Features are level.
42:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:27 Cineast walked into plague and swarm together. Features gave up nothing.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
43:42 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Cineast.
43:58 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:50 Features kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:10 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:25 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
45:51 Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
46:06 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:45 Features's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Cineast backs off.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
47:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:38 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
48:01 Cineast might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Cineast is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
48:18 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
48:45 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
48:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:19 Cineast successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:42 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
50:12 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
50:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
50:41 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
51:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:34 Features successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
51:42 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:59 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:30 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:43 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
53:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:40 Cineast's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Features's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
53:47 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:14 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
54:30 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Features.
54:56 Zerglings ran past Cineast's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Cineast looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
55:19 Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
55:39 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:11 Currently, Cineast and Features appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Cineast and Features are level.
56:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:46 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Cineast walks through Features's army.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Features late.
57:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
57:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
57:57 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cineast's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Features.
58:10 Cineast rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
58:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:56 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:10 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
59:48 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
60:12 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
60:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:56 Features ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Cineast is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
61:29 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
61:54 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
62:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:01 Cineast had the observers for those lurkers and Features's push simply stops.Features throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
63:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:55 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
64:17 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
64:29 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
64:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
65:10 Features spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Cineast is still standing.Features throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:47 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:21 Features must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
66:48 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
67:10 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
67:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:46 Plague on the templar, and Features's ultralisks walk straight through Cineast.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
67:58 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:34 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:46 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
69:16 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
69:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
69:55 The battle outcome favors Features as Cineast's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Features marches on.
70:03 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:30 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
70:54 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
71:14 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Features goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
71:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
72:01 Features's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Cineast loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
72:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
72:47 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
73:06 Cineast rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
73:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
73:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:13 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Cineast's dragoons fire into nothing and Features holds.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
74:32 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
74:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
75:16 Cineast might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Cineast is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
75:39 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
76:00 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
76:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:38 Features ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Cineast is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
76:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Features takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
77:32 Cineast rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
78:07 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
78:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
78:43 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Features breaks Cineast wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
79:08 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
79:22 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
79:46 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
80:09 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
80:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
80:45 Features's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Cineast backs off.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
81:17 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
81:40 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
81:47 Cineast casts some storm! But Features lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Cineast.
82:23 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Features!Cineast is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
82:41 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Cineast.
83:01 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
83:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
83:42 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Features breaks Cineast wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
83:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
84:43 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
85:01 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Features goes in.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
85:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
85:48 Features's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Cineast loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
86:09 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
86:56 Aaaaaa, Features's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!Features looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
87:18 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
87:25 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
87:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:05 Features ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Cineast is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
88:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
89:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
89:18 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
89:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Features goes in.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
90:01 Currently, Cineast and Features appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Cineast and Features are level.
90:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
90:34 Features's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Cineast loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
91:02 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:34 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
91:41 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
92:02 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
92:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
92:56 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Features's ultralisks cannot get through.Features throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
93:20 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
93:36 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
93:50 Features is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cineast's army.Features is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
94:22 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cineast moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
94:32 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
94:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
95:16 Features spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Cineast is still standing.Features throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
95:44 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
96:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
96:27 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
96:43 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
97:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
97:28 Features spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Cineast is still standing.Features throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
97:38 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:06 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:21 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
98:59 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
99:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
99:29 Features's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Cineast has no observers left. The push stalls.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
99:55 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:06 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
100:45 Cineast rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
101:08 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Features goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
101:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
101:43 Cineast was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
102:10 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:30 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
102:44 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Cineast.
103:11 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
103:19 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
103:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
104:05 Features's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Cineast backs off.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
104:25 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
105:17 Cineast casts some storm! But Features lost no workers.Cineast goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
105:28 Where is Features's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
106:00 Eager to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
106:07 Features must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
106:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
106:50 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Cineast's dragoons fire into nothing and Features holds.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
107:29 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
107:40 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
108:10 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
108:26 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
108:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
109:11 The battle outcome favors Features as Cineast's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
109:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
109:42 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
110:19 Cineast tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Features's economy.Cineast knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
110:32 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
110:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
111:22 Cineast's storms land on the swarm and Features's cracklings die before they reach the line.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
111:30 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
112:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
112:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cineast.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
112:34 Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
113:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
113:30 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Features breaks Cineast wide open.The final army does its work — Features breaks Cineast late.
113:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
114:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
114:30 Where is Features's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
114:52 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
115:07 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
115:25 Cineast is having a hard time catching up with Features's number of expansions.Cineast needs an expansion soon or Features's economy simply wins this.
115:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
116:08 Under dark swarm Cineast's dragoons are useless — Features's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Features breaks Cineast late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
116:41 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
116:48 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
117:13 Every gateway is pumping and Cineast starts walking across the map.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
117:46 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Features goes in.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
117:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
118:13 Features ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Cineast is inside the third.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Features late.
118:42 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
118:56 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
119:16 Features must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
119:38 Aaaaaa, Features's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!The raid lands — Cineast chips away at Features's foundation.
120:06 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
120:28 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
120:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
121:06 Features's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Cineast backs off.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
121:26 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
121:56 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
122:04 Features moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
122:29 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Features!Cineast needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
122:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
123:11 Plague on the templar, and Features's ultralisks walk straight through Cineast.The final army does its work — Features breaks Cineast late.
123:42 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
123:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
124:27 Cineast casts some storm! But Features lost no workers.Cineast knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
124:39 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Features commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
124:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
125:13 Under dark swarm Cineast's dragoons are useless — Features's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Features breaks Cineast late.
125:41 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
126:08 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
126:30 Aaaaaa, Features's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!Cineast gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
126:50 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
127:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
127:35 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Features breaks Cineast wide open.The final army does its work — Features breaks Cineast late.
127:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
128:10 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
128:36 Where is Features's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
129:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Features pushes.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
129:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
129:44 Under dark swarm Cineast's dragoons are useless — Features's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
130:00 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Features clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
130:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
130:46 Cineast's army is small compared to Features!Cineast is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
130:59 Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
131:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
131:39 Features kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Cineast's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
132:06 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Forest is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
132:19 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
132:53 Where is Features's detector? Cineast sends dark templars to harass Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Cineast makes him pay for it.
133:19 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Cineast taps.
Features takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Cineast spawning at s2 and Teal Features spawning at s4.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s2, Features answers from s4.
2:30 Cineast gets Forge Fast Expand against Features's 9 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Cineast, 9 Pool from Features.
4:39 Features decides to cheese today.Features Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Forest is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
6:59 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Features attacks Cineast.All or nothing: Features's gamble arrives at Cineast's base.
9:18 Features plays aggressively but Cineast defends in a very beautiful manner. Features loses all of his armies and GGs!Scouted, held, punished — Cineast's cheese dies at Features's ramp.
That's the game: Forest defeats Features, settled in the early game.
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Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Cineast spawns at s2 in Blue while Features spawns at s1 in Red.Cineast in Blue at s2. Features in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:50 Features gets Overpool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Cineast commits to Forge Fast Expand; Features answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:08 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Features is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Features successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Cineast home with nothing.
4:12 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
4:47 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:12 Cineast moves out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:48 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Features!Cineast needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
6:59 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Forest is a step behind and knows it.
7:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:54 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Features's speedlings!Cineast wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
8:19 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
8:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Cineast clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
9:23 Features is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:55 Cineast starts expanding.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:59 Features with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!Cineast wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
11:28 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Forest has left on the field.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
12:24 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:20 Cineast lost some of his dragoons to Features's speedlings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Cineast's front door.
13:59 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:23 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Cineast clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
15:09 Features starts expanding.More workers, more money: Features expands.
15:38 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:11 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Cineast needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
16:23 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
17:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:25 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
18:02 The attack was a success, Cineast lost more than half of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
18:59 Features's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:17 Features's scourge sniped a few of Cineast's observers! Cineast can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Cineast's position.
20:39 Cineast seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
— The late game —
21:12 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
21:43 Features brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Features's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:19 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Forest taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
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army value
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Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Cineast spawning at s1 and Green Features spawning at s3.Cineast takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Features settles in at s3 in Green.
0:49 Features opens Overpool against Cineast's Forge Fast Expand.Cineast commits to Forge Fast Expand; Features answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:28 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cineast starts moving out.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:17 Features is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:23 Cineast failed to break Features's zergling line of defense.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
5:02 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
5:23 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
6:07 Cineast is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:48 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
— The mid game —
8:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:37 Features with his speedlings successfully defend against Cineast's early zealot pressure.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
9:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
9:56 Features destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Half of Cineast's force is gone — Features took it apart.
10:25 Features's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:02 Features with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cineast's zealots!The early pressure works — Features breaks Cineast's front door.
12:55 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Forest is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
— The late game —
13:57 Features pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:24 Cineast is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Cineast needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
15:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:48 With really nice micro, Features's speedlings kills off Cineast's dragoons.Cineast wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
16:13 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
17:03 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:35 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
18:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cineast GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Cineast taps.
Features takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
2 games
Forest
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Features