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■ Holden
■ V8
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■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (339 lines)
0:15 V8 spawns in Red at s2 while Holden spawns in Orange at s3.V8 takes s2 in Red; across the map, Holden settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:35 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.V8 commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Holden answers with 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
0:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:55 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:47 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
2:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:29 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:39 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
4:03 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
4:29 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:53 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:19 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:01 Nice bunker placement by V8, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
6:13 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
6:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:49 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:15 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:58 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:15 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:26 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
9:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:16 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
10:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:15 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
11:37 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
11:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:47 Nice tank micro from Holden! V8's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
13:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
13:49 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:14 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
14:37 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:02 V8's army is small compared to Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
15:09 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:05 V8's speedlots dealt with a lot of Holden's tanks while they were off position! Holden has to back off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
16:21 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
17:07 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
17:15 Aaaaaa, Holden's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Holden looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
17:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:14 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:21 V8's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
18:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:19 Holden brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and V8's dragoons came to clean up the mess!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
19:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:47 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:54 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:29 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:39 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
22:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:26 Holden shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding V8's dragoons with mines. V8 is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Holden's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
22:43 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:06 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:35 Nice try from V8 to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:42 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:06 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:58 Holden shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding V8's dragoons with mines. V8 is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Holden's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
25:18 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:10 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:27 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:52 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
26:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:19 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:48 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
28:33 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
28:54 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
29:05 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
29:44 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
29:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:24 Holden brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and V8's dragoons came to clean up the mess!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
30:47 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
31:25 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
31:47 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
32:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:20 Holden brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and V8's dragoons came to clean up the mess!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
32:54 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
33:19 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:36 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:57 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:25 Holden might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as V8 did.Holden is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
34:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:52 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
35:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
35:48 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
35:58 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
36:17 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
36:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:15 V8's storms came a second late and Holden held everything.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
37:54 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:20 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
38:42 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
39:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:13 Holden's goliaths shred the carriers — V8 has to retreat.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
39:32 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
40:07 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
40:27 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:34 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
40:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:29 The storm never came. Holden's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
41:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:24 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
42:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
43:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:31 V8's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Holden cannot break through.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:38 Holden successfully harasses V8's economy.Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
45:06 Holden is having a hard time catching up with V8's number of expansions.Holden needs an expansion soon or V8's economy simply wins this.
45:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
45:37 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
46:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:37 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
46:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
47:28 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
47:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
48:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:43 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
49:07 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:42 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
50:00 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:47 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
51:00 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
51:38 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:53 It seems like Holden has more units than V8!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
52:02 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
52:38 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
52:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:23 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:08 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
54:25 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
54:44 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
55:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
55:25 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
55:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:04 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:19 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:01 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
57:08 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than V8.Holden needs an expansion soon or V8's economy simply wins this.
57:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:04 Holden's goliaths shred the carriers — V8 has to retreat.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
58:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:49 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:07 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
59:14 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
59:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:10 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
60:24 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:16 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Holden.The base falls. Holden rips V8's economy back a full step.
61:23 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
61:52 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
62:10 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
62:32 In terms of army size, V8 and Holden are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
62:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:23 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
63:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:03 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
64:16 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
64:40 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
65:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:30 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
65:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:16 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
66:23 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
66:50 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
67:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
67:38 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
68:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:23 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
68:49 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
69:09 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
69:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
69:48 Holden sieged too far forward and V8's speedlots got in among the tanks.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
70:16 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:50 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
71:10 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
71:31 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
71:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:07 V8's storms came a second late and Holden held everything.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:36 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:09 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
73:28 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
73:45 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
73:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:18 The storm never came. Holden's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
74:56 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
75:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
75:21 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
75:56 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
76:11 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
76:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:02 The storm never came. Holden's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through V8.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
77:23 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
77:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
78:03 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
78:13 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
78:50 Holden is having a hard time catching up with V8's number of expansions.Holden is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
79:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
79:25 V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
79:39 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
80:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
80:23 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
80:51 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
81:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:27 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
81:54 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
82:26 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
82:42 Holden scouted V8's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
83:07 V8 is still going ahead with his harassment!V8 wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
83:28 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
83:46 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
83:58 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
84:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
84:54 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
85:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
85:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
86:02 Holden's command center has been destroyed by V8.Holden's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
86:18 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
86:29 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
86:54 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
87:28 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than V8.Holden needs an expansion soon or V8's economy simply wins this.
87:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:01 V8's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Holden cannot break through.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
88:19 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
89:03 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
89:35 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
89:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
90:06 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
90:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:49 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:16 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
91:35 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
91:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
92:13 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
92:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:36 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
93:53 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
94:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
94:40 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
94:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:24 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
95:31 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
95:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
96:21 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
96:33 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
96:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:23 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
97:48 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than V8.Holden is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
98:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
98:31 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
98:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
99:14 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
99:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
100:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
100:25 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
100:32 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
100:54 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
101:15 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
101:36 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
102:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
102:28 RECALL! V8's entire army appears in the middle of Holden's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
102:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
102:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:38 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
103:46 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.
104:06 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
104:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
105:09 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
105:29 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
106:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
106:16 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
106:43 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
107:05 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:34 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
107:51 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
108:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: V8 defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (257 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Orange Holden spawning at s3 and Blue V8 spawning at s4.Holden in Orange at s3. V8 in Blue at s4. The map is set.
0:32 V8 gets 14 Nexus against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.Holden commits to 2 Fact Vulture; V8 answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:49 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:09 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:52 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:43 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:10 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:37 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:01 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:33 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
6:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 V8 appears to have more army than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
7:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:26 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
7:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:14 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:31 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:54 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:20 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
9:48 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:33 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
11:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:16 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:36 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:06 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:46 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
13:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:29 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:55 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
14:10 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
14:39 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:04 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:02 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
16:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:57 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:06 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
17:40 V8 is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:56 V8 is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: V8's raiders are needed on defense.
18:12 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:37 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:54 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:30 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:43 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:38 Holden did not have enough tanks to deal with V8! V8 sliced through Holden!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
20:50 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
21:07 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:31 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Holden looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:00 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:31 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:06 Nice tank micro from Holden! V8's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
23:27 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
23:52 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:15 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
24:26 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!Holden looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
24:58 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:16 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
25:45 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
26:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:20 Nice tank micro from Holden! V8's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:54 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:07 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
27:35 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:01 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:45 Holden's sieged tanks saved the day! V8's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds V8.
29:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
29:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:37 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
29:58 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:52 Holden failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, V8 successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Holden.
31:24 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
31:32 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:52 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
32:17 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
32:41 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:20 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
33:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
34:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
34:28 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:57 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:23 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:59 With a few well placed mines, Holden swept through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
36:32 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
36:54 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
37:19 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
37:41 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
— The late game —
37:51 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
38:20 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:04 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:15 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:24 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:20 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
41:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:05 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:26 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:45 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
42:59 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
43:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:45 V8's storms land right on the marines — Holden's push evaporates in front of the nexus.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
45:02 Holden tried to harass V8 but V8 successfully fends off the harassment.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:10 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
45:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:07 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
46:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:52 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:00 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:23 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
47:54 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:13 Currently, Holden and V8 appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:09 RECALL! V8's entire army appears in the middle of Holden's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
49:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
50:08 Nice try from Holden to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:24 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
50:56 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
51:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:30 EMP lands on the arbiters! V8's recall is stranded and Holden cleans it up.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
52:23 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
52:45 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
53:14 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:40 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
54:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:38 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:46 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:21 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:37 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
56:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:25 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
56:56 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:13 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
57:33 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
57:48 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
58:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:29 Holden's goliaths shred the carriers — V8 has to retreat.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:18 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
59:54 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
60:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
60:49 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
61:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:02 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
62:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
62:40 Currently, neither Holden nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
62:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:32 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
63:53 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:40 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
65:05 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:46 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
66:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:28 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
66:37 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
67:12 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Holden.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
67:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
67:52 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
68:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:31 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:41 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
70:01 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
70:29 At the moment, neither Holden nor V8 is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
70:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:15 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
71:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
72:19 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
72:46 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
73:08 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
73:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
73:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:18 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
74:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
75:16 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
75:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
76:06 RECALL! V8's entire army appears in the middle of Holden's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
76:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
76:38 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
77:14 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
77:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:51 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
78:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
78:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
78:58 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
79:23 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
79:42 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
80:03 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
80:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:47 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
81:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
81:33 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
81:57 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
82:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
82:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
83:01 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
83:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
83:44 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
84:03 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
V8 takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:15 V8 spawns in Teal at s2 while Holden spawns in Purple at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Holden at s1.
0:42 V8 opens 14 Nexus against Holden's 14 CC.V8 shows 14 Nexus — Holden has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:03 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:21 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:21 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
4:03 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
4:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:12 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:43 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:45 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:33 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
8:13 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:13 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
9:41 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:40 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:12 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
11:24 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:56 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
12:46 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:17 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:10 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
14:55 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:56 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
16:05 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
16:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:13 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Holden abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
17:44 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:27 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:55 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:26 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The late game —
20:10 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:48 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Holden is slicing through V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:32 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
21:47 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:20 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:48 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
23:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
23:50 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
24:07 Holden only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
24:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
25:07 Holden shot down V8's nexus.Holden finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
25:40 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
26:06 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 types it out: GG.
V8 taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
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■ V8
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Play-by-play (288 lines)
0:09 The Yellow Holden spawns at s4 while Blue V8 spawns at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s4, V8 answers from s3.
0:26 Holden gets Siege Expand against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Holden shows Siege Expand — V8 has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:44 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:43 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:50 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:38 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
3:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
4:00 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:02 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:29 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
6:03 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
6:25 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:40 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
7:01 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:55 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
8:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:29 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:53 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:15 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
9:33 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:24 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:03 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
11:20 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:49 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:22 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
12:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:49 V8 went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Holden's tanks cleans up the mess!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
13:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:59 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:28 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.
14:47 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:44 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
16:10 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:36 V8 appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
16:46 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
17:23 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:01 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:52 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:05 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
20:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:30 V8's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Holden's tank came bombarding into the scene! V8 has to fall back!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
20:51 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:12 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:51 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:00 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
22:33 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and V8 are level.
22:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:12 V8 went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Holden's tanks cleans up the mess!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
23:27 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
23:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
24:20 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:30 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:10 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Holden is slicing through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
25:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:54 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
26:19 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
26:48 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:28 Holden hid some mines and it savaged much of V8's army! Holden's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
27:51 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:15 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:32 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:00 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:46 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
30:12 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:33 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
30:45 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:18 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:40 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:48 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:40 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
32:50 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:26 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:41 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:11 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
34:31 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.
34:39 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
35:02 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:50 Holden successfully harasses V8's economy.V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
36:20 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
36:40 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
37:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:23 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
37:43 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:02 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:36 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
38:49 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
39:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:35 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
40:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
40:11 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:45 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
40:52 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:12 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
41:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:02 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
42:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
42:40 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:13 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
43:34 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
43:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:15 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:44 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
44:52 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:33 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
45:46 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
46:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:38 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Holden's tanks shred what is left of V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
46:48 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
47:10 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
47:36 Holden destroys V8's nexus, denying expansions.Holden finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:59 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
48:14 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
48:35 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
48:57 V8 is having a hard time catching up with Holden's number of expansions.V8 needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
49:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
49:46 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
50:13 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
50:25 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
50:46 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:07 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:56 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
52:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
52:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:12 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
53:29 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
53:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:05 Holden sieged too far forward and V8's speedlots got in among the tanks.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:34 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
54:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
55:36 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
55:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:10 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
56:34 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
57:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
57:28 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:39 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
58:00 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
58:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:03 V8's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Holden cannot break through.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
59:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
59:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
59:54 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
60:26 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
60:33 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:08 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
61:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:56 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
62:13 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
63:10 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
63:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:51 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:18 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
64:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
65:13 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
65:27 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
65:39 Both Holden and V8 appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Holden and V8 are level.
66:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:24 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
66:54 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
67:08 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:33 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
67:55 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
68:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:40 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
69:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
69:18 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:46 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
70:20 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
70:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:57 EMP lands on the arbiters! V8's recall is stranded and Holden cleans it up.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
71:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
71:31 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
71:52 V8's army is small compared to Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
72:29 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
72:42 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
73:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
73:38 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
73:53 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
74:08 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
74:30 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
74:48 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
75:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:49 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
76:07 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
76:27 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
76:51 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
77:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
77:50 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
78:15 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:42 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:50 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
79:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:36 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
79:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
80:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:40 It seems like Holden has more units than V8!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
81:05 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
81:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
81:42 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
82:06 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
82:32 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
82:50 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
83:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
83:36 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Holden's tanks shred what is left of V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
84:05 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
84:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
84:45 V8 is having a hard time catching up with Holden's number of expansions.V8 needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
85:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:29 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
85:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
86:06 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
86:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
87:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
87:27 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
87:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
88:13 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
88:29 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
88:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:03 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
89:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
89:46 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
90:05 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
90:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:51 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
91:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
91:45 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
92:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
92:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
92:45 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
93:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
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■ V8
army value
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■ V8
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Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:14 V8 spawns at s1 in Purple while Holden spawns at s2 in Yellow.V8 in Purple at s1. Holden in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:56 V8 gets 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:24 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:03 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:46 Both V8 and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Holden yet.
4:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:51 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
5:32 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:17 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:48 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:25 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:50 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:17 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
9:54 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:57 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:43 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
12:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:39 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
13:23 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
14:04 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:31 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:45 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
16:13 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:25 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
18:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
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■ V8
army value
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■ V8
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Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s3 in Blue while V8 spawns at s1 in Yellow.Holden takes s3 in Blue; across the map, V8 settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:36 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:58 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:31 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:27 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:29 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Currently, neither Holden nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
5:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:56 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:18 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:49 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:45 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
8:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
9:08 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:34 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:02 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:45 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:38 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
12:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
12:51 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:00 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:01 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
15:13 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
15:54 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:18 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
— The mid game —
16:51 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:53 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
18:08 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
18:36 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
18:58 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
19:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:09 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
20:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:10 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
21:40 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
21:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:22 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
23:05 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:34 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.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
24:00 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
24:21 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
24:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:24 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
25:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:14 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
26:34 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:10 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:35 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
28:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
147 games
Holden
38 – 109
V8