Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Abseil spawning at s4 and Red Holden spawning at s2.Abseil takes s4 in Yellow; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Red.
0:32 Holden opens 14 CC against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Abseil's 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:23 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:14 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:59 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
4:22 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
4:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:02 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:48 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.
6:05 Holden kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
6:35 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
6:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
7:32 Abseil is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Abseil is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
7:53 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:10 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:29 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
9:21 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Abseil! Abseil is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
9:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:10 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
10:49 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:56 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:21 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:23 Holden was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
12:36 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
14:01 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Abseil's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
14:10 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:07 Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:46 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
16:23 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:52 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:03 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:50 Abseil's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Abseil from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
18:09 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:41 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:02 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
19:54 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:27 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
20:34 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
21:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:29 Abseil seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
21:57 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:18 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:52 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Abseil's armies.The base falls. Abseil rips Holden's economy back a full step.
23:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
23:35 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Holden right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:56 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
24:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:08 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
25:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
26:07 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:21 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Abseil.
26:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:21 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Abseil.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:35 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:22 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Abseil's units!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
28:57 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
29:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:43 Abseil is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
29:53 Seems like Abseil is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Abseil wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
30:25 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:40 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:08 Abseil's army is small compared to Holden!Abseil needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
31:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:10 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
32:22 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
33:22 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
33:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:02 The battle outcome favors Holden as Abseil's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Holden marches on.
34:25 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Holden's foundation.
35:48 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:56 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:02 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
37:23 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Holden cuts Abseil's army in half.
37:35 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
38:03 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Abseil knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:29 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:48 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:22 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.
39:39 Abseil is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
40:09 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
40:26 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
40:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Holden's foundation.
— The late game —
41:13 Abseil moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
41:41 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Abseil!Holden needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:08 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.
42:28 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Abseil destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Holden late.
42:53 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
43:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:48 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Abseil is moving out!This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
44:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:41 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Abseil has to run.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:48 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
45:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
45:42 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Holden looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
46:17 Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
46:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:58 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
47:19 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:40 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:18 Holden spawns in Purple at s1 while Abseil spawns in Green at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Abseil answers from s2.
2:33 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Abseil's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 9 Pool from Abseil.
4:33 Abseil decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Abseil. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
6:50 Abseil with an aggressive opening starts to attack Holden.Abseil commits to the cheese — it's at Holden's door already.
9:19 Holden successfully defended against Abseil's aggressive play. Abseil has no armies left and taps out.Abseil holds the cheese! Holden's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Abseil taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:19 Abseil spawns at s1 in Teal while Holden spawns at s2 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s1, Holden at s2.
0:37 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Abseil, 2 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
0:48 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:41 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:35 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.
2:45 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
3:10 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
4:07 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
4:39 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
5:03 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
5:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
5:50 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.
6:07 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:01 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
7:08 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:01 Abseil failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:06 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:56 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
10:33 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:55 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:43 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:38 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
13:07 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
14:02 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
14:18 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
14:47 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
15:30 Abseil's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Holden.
16:03 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:25 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
16:34 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
16:59 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:35 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
17:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:12 Abseil's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Abseil from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Abseil.
18:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
19:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
20:23 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:46 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:18 Abseil is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
21:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
22:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:46 Abseil decides to expand.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:05 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:20 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind Holden!Abseil is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
23:41 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:26 Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:08 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
25:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:39 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:59 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Holden.
26:31 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:54 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:33 Abseil kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
28:14 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
28:30 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
29:14 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
29:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:09 Abseil seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:26 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
30:56 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:25 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
31:45 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.
31:57 Abseil kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
32:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
32:57 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:08 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:28 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:29 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
34:40 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
35:06 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:45 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:19 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
36:52 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
37:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:27 Abseil might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Holden did.Abseil needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
38:02 Nice try from Holden to harass Abseil, but Abseil's reaction is just too agile.Holden goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:26 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:15 Abseil seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
39:37 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
39:47 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:13 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:53 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:34 Abseil lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
41:48 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
42:16 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
42:43 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Abseil is moving out!Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
43:10 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
43:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:01 Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
44:41 Holden destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Holden cuts Abseil's army in half.
44:52 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Abseil's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
45:19 Holden has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Abseil.Economically it's Holden's game right now; Abseil is falling behind on bases.
45:53 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
46:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:38 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Abseil late.
47:08 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
47:54 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
48:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:41 Holden kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
49:00 The attack was a success, Abseil lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
49:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
49:47 Holden destroys Abseil's hatchery, denying expansions.Holden finds the weak point and Abseil's new base is gone.
50:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Abseil.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s3 in Purple while Abseil spawns at s1 in Orange.Holden takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Abseil settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:39 Abseil gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden commits to 2 Rax FE; Abseil answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:29 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:09 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
4:48 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
5:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:04 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
6:34 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:11 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
7:33 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Abseil.Holden needs an expansion soon or Abseil's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:09 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The mid game —
8:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:21 Holden kills off Abseil's zerglings with his marines!Abseil wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
10:03 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:45 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
12:20 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
12:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:32 Holden kills off Abseil's zerglings with his marines!Abseil wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
14:03 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:06 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
16:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:55 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Abseil wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
17:21 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
18:25 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:00 Abseil having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Abseil types it out: GG.
That's the game: Holden defeats Abseil, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Blue Abseil spawning at s2 and Teal Holden spawning at s1.Abseil in Blue at s2. Holden in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Pool.Abseil commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:00 Abseil's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
4:25 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:16 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:08 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:15 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:43 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:17 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:44 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
10:32 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:21 Abseil kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
12:06 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:33 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:05 It seems like Abseil has more units than Holden!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
13:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:23 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:41 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:48 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
16:26 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
17:02 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
17:33 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:23 Abseil is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
19:07 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:40 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:04 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in White while Abseil spawns at s3 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Abseil at s3.
2:10 Abseil gets 12 Hatch against Holden's Proxy Rax.The builds are down: Proxy Rax from Holden, 12 Hatch from Abseil.
4:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Abseil is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
6:13 Holden opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Holden. This is an early gamble.
8:11 Holden with an aggressive opening starts to attack Abseil.All or nothing: Holden's gamble arrives at Abseil's base.
10:10 Abseil GGs after being cheesed by Holden.It works! Abseil can't hold the gamble and taps to Holden.
GG. Holden closes it out over Abseil.
Head to head
26 games
Holden
10 – 16
Abseil