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■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:14 V8 spawns at s2 in Purple while Holden spawns at s1 in Yellow.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:50 Holden opens 1 Fact Double Expand against V8's 2 Gate Goons.V8 commits to 2 Gate Goons; Holden answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:14 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:14 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
4:53 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
5:09 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:39 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:17 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
6:46 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
7:13 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:27 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:48 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
11:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:16 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
12:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:53 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:23 Currently, neither V8 nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Holden yet.
14:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:18 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
15:09 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
15:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
15:59 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
16:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
16:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:30 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
18:00 After that battle, V8 destroyed more than half of Holden's army.V8 shreds the better part of Holden's army in one engagement.
18:43 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:59 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
20:08 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
20:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
21:10 Holden did not have enough tanks to deal with V8! V8 sliced through Holden!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
21:30 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
22:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The White Holden spawns at s2 while Red V8 spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, V8 at s1.
0:32 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Holden shows 2 Fact Vulture — V8 has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:39 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:09 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
3:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:23 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
5:10 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
5:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:07 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
7:13 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
7:40 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:43 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:11 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
9:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:18 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:46 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:09 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:00 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:39 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:04 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:36 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:45 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
16:15 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
16:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
17:31 V8 must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
18:02 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
19:02 Nice tank micro from Holden! V8's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
19:32 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
20:11 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:46 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 types it out: GG.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:07 The Orange V8 spawns at s2 while Yellow Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:43 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 14 Nexus.V8 shows 14 Nexus — Holden has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:14 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
3:18 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
4:29 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:02 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:13 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:01 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
6:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
7:05 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:17 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:37 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
8:03 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:58 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
9:40 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:07 Holden has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than V8.Holden is out-expanding V8 — the money game is tilting.
10:38 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:05 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:15 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:07 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
12:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:51 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
13:13 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The mid game —
13:46 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
14:02 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
14:39 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:29 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:36 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:39 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
17:02 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:24 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:07 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
18:44 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
18:58 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
19:16 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
19:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:28 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
20:59 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
21:25 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:52 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
22:11 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
22:43 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:06 It seems like V8 has more units than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
23:32 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.
23:51 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
24:09 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:53 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:12 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
25:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
26:15 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
26:29 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
26:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
27:14 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
27:41 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:01 V8's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Holden yet.
28:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:56 V8's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Holden's tank came bombarding into the scene! V8 has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds V8.
29:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
29:50 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:06 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
30:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:24 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
31:55 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
32:04 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
32:26 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:07 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:50 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
34:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
34:35 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:03 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:39 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
36:04 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
36:42 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:03 Holden's expansion have been wiped off by V8!The base falls. V8 rips Holden's economy back a full step.
37:23 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:40 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:06 V8 has more expansions than Holden.V8 is out-expanding Holden — the money game is tilting.
38:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:49 Holden hid some mines and it savaged much of V8's army! Holden's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
39:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
39:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
40:07 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
40:33 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
40:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:22 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:55 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:02 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
42:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
43:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:28 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
43:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
44:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:37 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
44:56 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:36 RECALL! V8's entire army appears in the middle of Holden's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
46:15 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
46:51 V8 shot down Holden's command center.V8 finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
47:20 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
47:43 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
48:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:42 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
48:58 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
49:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
49:39 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
50:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: V8 defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:13 Holden spawns in Blue at s2 while V8 spawns in Purple at s1.Holden in Blue at s2. V8 in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:43 V8 opens 14 Nexus against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:20 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:37 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
5:20 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:43 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:25 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:53 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:52 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
8:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 It seems like Holden has more units than V8!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
9:59 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:30 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
12:01 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:35 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:34 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:57 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:04 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:21 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
16:38 V8's expansion have been wiped off by Holden!V8's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
16:52 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:29 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:33 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
19:02 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:06 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
20:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
— The mid game —
21:07 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Holden abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
21:42 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
22:07 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:36 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (122 lines)
0:15 The game starts with White V8 spawning at s2 and Yellow Holden spawning at s1.V8 takes s2 in White; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:26 Holden opens 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's 14 Nexus against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:04 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:54 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
3:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:24 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:06 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:32 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:59 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.
6:28 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
6:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:37 V8's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
8:03 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
8:13 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:37 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:08 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:03 Nice bunker placement by V8, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
10:16 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
11:07 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:48 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
12:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:22 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
12:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:23 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:32 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:06 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:27 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
14:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
15:28 V8 went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Holden's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds V8.
15:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:39 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:01 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
17:18 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:55 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:40 Holden's sieged tanks saved the day! V8's dragoons had to back off.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
19:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
19:52 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
20:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:47 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
21:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:29 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
21:51 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
22:20 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:32 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
23:13 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
23:22 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
24:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:28 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
24:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:18 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:33 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:58 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
26:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:44 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
27:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:35 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:09 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:32 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:08 Holden did not have enough tanks to deal with V8! V8 sliced through Holden!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
29:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
30:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:21 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
30:43 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:26 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:14 It seems like Holden ran out of scans! V8's dark templars killed off Holden's pushing armies!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
32:40 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
33:37 V8 might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Holden did.V8 needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
34:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:26 V8's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Holden's tank came bombarding into the scene! V8 has to fall back!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
34:48 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:30 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
35:42 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
36:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:42 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
36:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
37:20 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
38:00 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:13 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
38:56 Holden shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding V8's dragoons with mines. V8 is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Holden's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
39:24 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:46 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
40:11 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
40:50 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
41:35 The storm never came. Holden's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
41:52 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
42:49 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
43:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
V8 taps out. Holden's late game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (325 lines)
0:11 The White Holden spawns at s2 while Yellow V8 spawns at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, V8 answers from s1.
0:38 Holden gets Siege Expand against V8's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Holden, 14 Nexus from V8.
— The early game —
0:54 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:28 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:40 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
3:50 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
4:10 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:27 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:48 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:29 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
5:51 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:18 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
6:47 V8 appears to have more army than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
6:54 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:15 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:57 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:13 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:34 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:53 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 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.
10:36 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
10:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
11:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:44 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:36 Holden's sieged tanks saved the day! V8's dragoons had to back off.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
12:58 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!V8 gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
14:12 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
14:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:02 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
15:16 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:39 Aaaaaa, Holden's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
16:05 Nice try from Holden to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:18 Holden scouted V8's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
16:50 V8 doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.V8 thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
17:00 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
17:30 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:00 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:40 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
18:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:11 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:44 Nice try from Holden to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:58 Nice try from V8 to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
20:20 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:43 Holden successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
21:12 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:26 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:55 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:42 Holden brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and V8's dragoons came to clean up the mess!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
23:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:29 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:51 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:49 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:53 Holden brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and V8's dragoons came to clean up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Holden.
26:12 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
26:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:51 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:23 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:34 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:05 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.
28:16 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
28:32 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:34 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
29:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
30:14 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:25 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
30:46 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:26 V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
31:57 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:40 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:51 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:41 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
34:04 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:27 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
34:50 Nice try from V8 to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:03 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:53 Holden shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding V8's dragoons with mines. V8 is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Holden's tanks finish off the rest!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
36:23 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:56 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:16 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:43 Aaaaaa, Holden's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
37:55 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
38:20 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
38:45 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
39:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:38 V8's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Holden cannot break through.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
39:46 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
40:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
40:41 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:08 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
41:21 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.
41:44 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
42:13 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
42:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:46 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
43:15 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
43:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:57 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:45 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:52 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:24 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
45:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:55 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
46:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:09 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:18 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
47:43 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
48:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:42 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
48:55 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
49:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
49:41 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
49:50 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
50:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:41 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
51:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
51:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:54 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
52:16 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
52:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:50 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:13 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
53:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:51 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
54:16 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
54:33 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and V8 are level.
54:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:34 V8's storms came a second late and Holden held everything.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:41 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
56:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:38 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
56:45 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:32 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
58:06 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:14 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:36 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
59:01 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
59:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:45 V8's storms came a second late and Holden held everything.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
60:55 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
61:03 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
61:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:47 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
62:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
62:33 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
63:04 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
63:20 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:08 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
64:17 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
64:49 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
65:13 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
65:37 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
65:45 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
66:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
66:36 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
67:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
67:48 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
68:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
68:31 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.
68:53 RECALL! V8's entire army appears in the middle of Holden's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
69:13 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
69:30 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
69:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:23 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
70:39 Both Holden and V8 appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
70:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:28 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
71:35 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
72:11 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
72:31 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
72:52 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
72:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:27 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
73:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:13 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:35 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
74:59 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
75:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:35 V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
76:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:44 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
77:12 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
77:34 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
77:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
78:10 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
78:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
78:51 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:13 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
79:36 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:15 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
80:51 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
80:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:28 V8's army is small compared to Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
81:51 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
82:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
82:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
82:58 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:12 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:50 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
84:17 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
84:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
84:57 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Holden's tanks shred what is left of V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
85:19 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
85:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
86:11 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:35 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
86:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:21 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
87:28 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
87:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
88:09 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
88:45 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
89:03 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
89:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:46 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
90:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
90:18 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
90:55 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
91:02 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
91:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
91:44 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
92:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
92:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
93:08 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
93:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
93:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
94:12 RECALL! V8's entire army appears in the middle of Holden's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
94:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
94:39 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
95:10 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
95:33 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.
95:43 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
96:19 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:43 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
96:51 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
97:18 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
97:39 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
97:56 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
98:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
98:45 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
99:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
99:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
99:43 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
100:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
100:32 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
100:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
101:37 Nice try from Holden to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
102:03 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
102:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
102:41 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
103:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:25 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
103:57 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
104:19 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
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0:07 V8 spawns at s2 in Yellow while Holden spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Holden at s1.
0:39 Holden opens 14 CC against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
0:55 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:42 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:53 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
4:13 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:01 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
5:26 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:20 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:08 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:23 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:23 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
8:51 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:14 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:38 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
10:06 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:19 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
10:45 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:04 Both V8 and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
11:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:19 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:09 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:23 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
14:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:22 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:14 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The mid game —
16:31 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:53 Holden 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; Holden starts the push.
17:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:48 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
18:19 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
18:39 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:58 Both V8 and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
19:27 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:58 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:30 With a few well placed mines, Holden swept through V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:08 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
21:46 Holden shot down V8's nexus.V8's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
22:14 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:49 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:33 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Holden is slicing through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
23:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:48 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Holden looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
25:14 Holden 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; Holden starts the push.
25:32 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
25:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
26:28 With a few well placed mines, Holden swept through V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
27:06 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
27:26 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:08 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
28:23 Holden 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; Holden starts the push.
28:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:14 It seems like Holden ran out of scans! V8's dark templars killed off Holden's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Holden.
29:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
29:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
30:23 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
30:56 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:17 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:31 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
32:10 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
32:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
32:59 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:16 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:14 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
34:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:51 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:12 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:35 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
36:31 Holden's goliaths shred the carriers — V8 has to retreat.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
36:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
37:31 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:45 V8 must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
38:18 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:59 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
39:25 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
39:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:22 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
40:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:59 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
41:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:49 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
42:22 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
42:49 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
43:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:39 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
43:57 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
44:49 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
146 games
V8
110 – 36
Holden