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· Sat, Aug 15 2026 · 12:40 server time
Games
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■ Viper
■ Hardback
army value
■ Viper
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:07 Viper spawns at s3 in White while Hardback spawns at s4 in Red.Viper in White at s3. Hardback in Red at s4. The map is set.
0:34 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Viper's 12 Pool.Viper commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:47 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
1:30 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Eager to end the game, Viper moves out with his armies.Viper tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:38 Viper starts expanding.Viper takes another base — the economy widens.
2:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:45 With beautiful placement, Viper successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Viper takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
4:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:40 Viper destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Viper clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:54 Viper with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Viper goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:59 Viper failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
6:43 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:15 Viper's zerglings are pushing out!Viper goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:31 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 Viper appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Viper has the edge over Hardback right now.
8:31 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
8:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:40 Viper's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Viper wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 Viper starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
11:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:07 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Viper's zergling pressure.Viper's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
12:37 Viper has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
13:18 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:34 Viper places down a hatchery.Quietly, Viper adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:35 Viper had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Viper absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
14:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Viper.Hardback knocks, Viper answers. No damage done.
🎙 Viper is a step behind and knows it.
16:25 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Viper.Hardback goes for the raid — Viper is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:32 Viper brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:20 Hardback's marines forced Viper's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Viper.
17:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Viper destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Viper clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
18:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Viper's economy.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Viper's foundation.
19:08 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:25 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Viper's mineral line!Hardback gets into Viper's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:45 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper takes another base — the economy widens.
20:15 Viper tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:42 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
21:11 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:18 At the moment, neither Viper nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
21:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:12 Even sunken colonies didn't help Viper, Viper has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Viper's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:41 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:30 Hardback shot down Viper's hatchery.Hardback finds the weak point and Viper's new base is gone.
23:40 Viper places down a hatchery.Quietly, Viper adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:03 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:09 Hardback was out-microed by Viper and loses all his attacking forces.Viper takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
25:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:04 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Viper!The raid lands — Viper chips away at Hardback's foundation.
26:33 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:01 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:53 Viper's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Viper breaks Hardback's position.
28:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:22 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:00 Viper decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
29:18 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:42 Viper's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Viper and Hardback yet.
30:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:39 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Viper's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Viper won the battle!Viper absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
30:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Viper's army.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
31:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:46 Viper brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Viper hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:03 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:45 The battle outcome favors Viper as Hardback's armies melt into Viper's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Viper. The push continues.
33:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:43 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:02 Viper brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:35 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:06 Viper's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Viper takes the middle of the game.
35:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:34 Viper decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
36:52 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
37:17 Currently, Viper and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:09 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Viper holds and Hardback falls back.Viper holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:16 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:02 Plague first, then the charge — Viper goes for the throat.Everything Viper has built comes forward at once.
39:41 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:23 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Viper destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Viper breaks Hardback late.
40:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:06 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Viper's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
41:34 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Viper's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Viper level the expansion.
41:49 Hardback dropped some marines into Viper's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Viper's economy takes a real hit.
42:20 Viper places down a hatchery.Quietly, Viper adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:44 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Viper is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Viper moves out to end it.
43:14 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:58 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Viper simply remade the army.Viper holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:10 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
44:57 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Viper's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Viper's force is a size larger.
45:30 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Viper commits everything.This is the big one — Viper commits the late-game army.
45:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:24 Viper kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Viper wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:38 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Viper pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:30 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Viper commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Viper moves out to end it.
47:42 Viper appears to have more army than Hardback!Viper's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Viper edges ahead on army strength.
48:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:35 Viper kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Viper doesn't even slow down.
48:59 Viper destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Viper cuts Hardback's army in half.
49:21 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:39 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
50:15 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.
50:26 With beautiful placement, Viper successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Viper takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Viper is far ahead.
50:51 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:17 Viper looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.Viper shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
51:42 Viper moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Viper moves out to end it.
52:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Viper takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Viper
■ Hardback
army value
■ Viper
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s2 and Green Viper spawning at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Viper settles in at s1 in Green.
0:37 Viper opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Viper answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:30 Viper places down a hatchery.Quietly, Viper adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Viper starts moving out.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
2:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:49 With beautiful placement, Viper successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Viper's line. Great positioning.
3:26 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
4:16 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:42 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
5:09 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:21 Attempting to end the game, Viper moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:01 Viper was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Viper commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
6:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
7:09 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:32 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:46 Viper's zerglings are pushing out!Viper goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:41 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:19 Viper failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:57 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:21 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:06 Viper is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Viper: the first units are already marching.
11:26 Viper is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Viper is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
11:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:10 Nice placement by Viper, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Viper's defense was already in place.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Viper destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Viper takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
13:18 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:53 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
14:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:46 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Viper's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Viper's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
14:54 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:52 Hardback harasses Viper and gets ahead of the game.Viper looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
16:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:34 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper takes another base — the economy widens.
17:09 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:46 Hardback's marine control slipped, Viper's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Viper holds Hardback.
18:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:06 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Viper's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Viper's position.
20:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:20 It seems like Viper has more units than Hardback!Viper's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
21:41 What a pity! Viper managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Viper goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:17 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
22:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:02 Viper successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Viper cleans it up.
23:29 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Viper's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:16 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Viper.Hardback knocks, Viper answers. No damage done.
24:32 Viper is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
25:05 Viper decided to abort his attempt to harass.The harassment is called off — Viper keeps his units alive.
25:26 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Viper!Beautiful harassment from Viper. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
25:51 What a pity! Viper managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Viper.
26:20 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:05 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Viper's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Viper's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
28:09 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:31 Viper decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Viper pushes.
29:04 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.
29:21 Viper is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Viper breaks Hardback's position.
29:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
30:09 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Viper's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
30:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:02 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:25 Currently, Hardback and Viper appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
31:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:21 Even sunken colonies didn't help Viper, Viper has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Viper's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
32:44 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
33:30 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
33:50 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
34:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:48 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Viper's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Viper's position.
35:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Viper's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
35:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
36:02 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:17 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
36:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
37:12 Viper's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Viper's position.
37:32 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:29 Viper might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Viper is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
38:52 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
39:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
39:29 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Viper.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
39:55 Viper lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:27 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Viper pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:41 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
41:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:35 The tank line advances and Viper's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
42:01 About half of Viper's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
42:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:54 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:32 The tank line advances and Viper's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
43:55 About half of Viper's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:54 What a pity! Viper managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Viper goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Viper GGs!That's it. Viper looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Viper taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Viper
■ Hardback
army value
■ Viper
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:20 Viper spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Viper at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:45 Viper gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Viper, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:29 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper takes another base — the economy widens.
2:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:36 Viper is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Viper goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:12 Viper failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:49 It seems that Viper only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Viper takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
5:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Viper's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
6:04 Eager to end the game, Viper moves out with his armies.Viper has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:38 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:13 Viper places down a hatchery.Quietly, Viper adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:01 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:30 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.
9:05 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Viper! Viper is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Viper's early aggression takes the lead.
9:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
10:16 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Viper's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
10:59 Viper with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Viper tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:04 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Viper is continuing to push across the map!Viper wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
13:05 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Viper's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Viper as the game develops.
13:50 Viper's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Viper has the edge over Hardback right now.
14:16 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
15:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:30 Eager to end the game, Viper moves out with his armies.Viper tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:48 The battle outcome favors Viper as Hardback's armies melt into Viper's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Viper doesn't even slow down.
17:14 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Viper's force stays on that battlefield.
17:51 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Viper's army.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
— The mid game —
18:26 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
19:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Viper's early game was simply better.
■ Viper
■ Hardback
army value
■ Viper
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (136 lines)
0:15 The Teal Hardback spawns at s1 while White Viper spawns at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Viper answers from s2.
0:27 Viper gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Viper.
— The early game —
0:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Viper desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Viper plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:10 Viper decides to start pushing across the map.Viper tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:55 The battle outcome favors Viper as Hardback's armies melt into Viper's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Viper. The push continues.
3:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
3:41 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:36 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:06 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:25 Viper moves out with his armies.Viper has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:10 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Viper! Viper is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Viper breaks Hardback's front door.
6:41 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Viper pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:26 Both Hardback and Viper appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Viper match each other.
7:53 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:06 Viper's zerglings are pushing out!Viper tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:34 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
8:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:25 Viper's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Viper breaks Hardback's front door.
9:40 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Viper's force stays on that battlefield.
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:26 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.
11:41 With some nice micro, Viper successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Viper's defense was already in place.
12:03 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Viper's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
12:36 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Viper's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Viper edges ahead on army strength.
13:03 Viper with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Viper goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:34 Nice control from Viper! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Viper breaks Hardback's front door.
14:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
14:27 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:25 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper takes another base — the economy widens.
15:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:04 Viper held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Viper holds Hardback.
🎙 Slight advantage Viper as the game develops.
16:28 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
17:25 Viper moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
17:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:24 Viper kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Viper doesn't even slow down.
18:54 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Viper's force stays on that battlefield.
19:13 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Viper's army.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
19:48 It seems like Viper has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Viper has the edge over Hardback right now.
🎙 Viper holds the stronger army for now.
20:00 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
20:18 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:24 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Viper's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Viper breaks Hardback's position.
21:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
21:57 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:37 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
22:47 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Viper as the game develops.
23:49 The battle outcome favors Viper as Hardback's armies melt into Viper's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Viper doesn't even slow down.
24:03 Viper destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Viper took it apart.
24:25 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Viper's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
24:49 Viper moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
25:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:39 Viper backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Viper gained nothing for the cost.
26:00 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Viper's force stays on that battlefield.
26:22 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:41 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
🎙 Viper edges ahead on army strength.
27:19 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
27:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
28:12 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Viper's attacks.Viper commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
28:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Viper destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Viper takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
28:46 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Viper's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
29:18 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Viper hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:37 Viper's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Viper has the edge over Hardback right now.
30:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:16 Viper seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Viper takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:48 Viper destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Viper took it apart.
31:22 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
31:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:31 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Viper is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Viper marches on.
32:41 It seems that Viper only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Viper clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
33:04 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Viper's army.Hardback clips Viper's army — real damage, but Viper fights on.
33:42 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Viper starts the push.
34:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:22 Viper's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Viper breaks Hardback's position.
34:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:11 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:32 Hardback dropped some marines into Viper's mineral line!Viper looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
35:56 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:27 Viper is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Viper hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:46 Currently, Hardback and Viper appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Viper are level.
37:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:33 Viper is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Viper takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
38:25 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:44 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Viper's armies.Viper finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
39:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:32 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:53 Viper brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Viper hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:42 Viper had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Viper holds Hardback.
41:21 About half of Viper's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Viper's force stays on that battlefield.
41:55 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
42:48 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Viper is continuing to push across the map!Viper wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:08 After that battle, Viper destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Viper took it apart.
43:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Viper's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Viper's force and backs off.
43:55 Hardback tried to harass Viper but Viper successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback knocks, Viper answers. No damage done.
44:20 Hardback dropped some marines into Viper's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Viper's foundation.
— The late game —
44:42 Viper moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Viper moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Viper as the game develops.
45:07 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.
45:44 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Viper's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Viper breaks Hardback late.
46:08 After that battle, Viper destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Viper took it apart.
46:16 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:36 Plague first, then the charge — Viper goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Viper moves out to end it.
47:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Viper defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Viper
■ Hardback
army value
■ Viper
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:14 Viper spawns at s2 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s4 in Teal.Viper takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Hardback settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:37 Viper opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Viper commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:01 Viper desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Viper plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Viper decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Viper crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:28 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:34 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Viper's zergling pressure.Viper's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:28 With excellent skills and micro, Viper managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:48 Viper's zerglings are pushing out!Viper tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:18 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:02 Viper places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Viper expands.
6:32 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:16 Viper's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Viper's early aggression takes the lead.
8:01 It seems that Viper only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Viper clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
8:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 Viper with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Viper goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:24 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:44 Viper's army is small compared to Hardback!Viper needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
10:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:48 Viper's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Viper's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:11 Viper with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Viper tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:36 Viper places down a hatchery.Quietly, Viper adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:06 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Viper! Viper is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Viper's early aggression takes the lead.
14:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Viper while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Viper — the losses are light.
14:57 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:26 Viper brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Viper hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:28 Viper seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Viper takes the middle of the game.
16:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Viper keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:24 After that battle, Viper still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:34 Viper tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Viper knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
19:04 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Viper's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Viper is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:28 Viper starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Viper edges ahead on army strength.
19:57 Viper places down a hatchery.Viper plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:49 Viper is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Viper takes the middle of the game.
21:27 Viper destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Viper takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
21:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:16 Viper brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Viper's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:24 Viper is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Viper takes the middle of the game.
23:39 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Viper pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Viper's way right now.
24:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Viper seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:34 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Viper's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Viper's foundation.
25:14 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Viper's mid game was simply better.
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