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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Green Features spawns at s2 while Red Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Features spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:50 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:23 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:19 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.
4:12 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:30 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
5:36 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
6:10 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:56 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:30 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
9:09 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
9:43 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:45 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
11:08 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
11:49 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
12:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
12:42 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
13:32 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
14:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:42 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:42 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
16:12 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:40 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:51 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
18:29 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
18:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:38 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
19:53 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
20:44 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
21:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:18 The Teal Hardback spawns at s1 while Purple Features spawns at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Features settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:42 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:12 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:33 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.
4:16 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:22 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:50 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:38 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
6:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:23 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
8:58 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
10:02 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
10:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:11 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:37 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
12:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:57 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
13:18 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:54 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:26 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:18 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:24 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
16:47 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:35 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
— The mid game —
18:27 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (132 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Teal Features spawning at s2 and Purple Hardback spawning at s1.Features in Teal at s2. Hardback in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
2:39 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.
3:08 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:23 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:10 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
4:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:55 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:34 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:06 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
6:41 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:04 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
7:22 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:48 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:45 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
10:22 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
10:34 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
11:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:45 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:50 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
13:13 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
13:20 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
14:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:21 Features lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
14:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:21 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:03 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
16:19 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:10 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:55 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:26 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
18:44 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
19:07 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Features pushes.
19:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:23 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
20:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:59 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:39 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
21:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:12 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
22:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:14 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
23:24 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:55 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
24:20 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:51 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:38 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
26:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
26:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:57 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
27:04 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:52 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
28:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
28:52 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:12 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:45 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
29:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:43 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:58 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:30 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:20 Features held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
33:44 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
34:21 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:51 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:45 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
36:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:23 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
36:48 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:14 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:41 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
38:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
38:39 Features threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
39:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
39:33 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:41 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
40:48 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
41:45 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
42:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:27 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Features.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
42:54 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
43:30 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
43:44 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
44:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
44:25 Hardback's siege line holds and Features's ultralisks die on the way in.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
44:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:13 The attack was a success, Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
45:55 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (231 lines)
0:12 The Green Hardback spawns at s2 while Blue Features spawns at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Green; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:36 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Hardback commits to 1 Rax Gas; Features answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
2:17 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
2:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:06 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
3:32 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
3:53 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:23 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
4:41 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:06 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:14 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:52 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
7:08 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
7:42 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:08 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:43 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
9:04 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
9:34 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
9:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:16 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
10:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:03 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
11:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
11:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:16 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
12:29 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:45 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
13:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:46 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:56 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:28 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
15:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:07 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
17:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:23 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
17:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:17 Features's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Features from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
18:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
19:11 Hardback tried to harass Features but Features successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:34 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
20:02 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
20:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:40 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
21:12 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
21:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:20 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:36 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:16 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
23:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
24:39 Nice try from Hardback to harass Features, but Features's reaction is just too agile.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
25:01 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:10 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:02 Features's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
26:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
27:09 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
27:31 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
27:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:08 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
28:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:53 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
29:25 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
29:51 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
29:58 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:46 Hardback's marine control slipped, Features's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
31:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
31:51 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:16 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:58 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
33:21 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:45 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
34:24 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
34:31 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
35:09 Both Hardback and Features appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:37 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
36:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:33 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:50 Nice try from Hardback to harass Features, but Features's reaction is just too agile.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
37:14 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
37:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:02 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Features's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:15 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
38:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:00 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
39:21 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
39:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:09 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Features simply remade the army.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
40:45 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:20 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
41:47 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:08 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:50 Features plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:12 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:29 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
44:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:55 Features plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:21 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
46:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:02 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
47:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:44 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Features's push is over.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
48:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:24 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
48:42 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:19 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
49:38 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
49:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:10 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:51 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
51:03 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:34 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Features.Hardback runs 1 more bases than Features. That compounds.
51:57 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
52:06 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:57 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
53:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:52 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:09 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
54:26 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
54:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
55:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:28 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
56:45 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:11 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
57:36 Features is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Features needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
57:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:07 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
58:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:25 Features successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
59:40 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
60:00 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
60:50 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Features's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
61:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:26 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
61:57 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
62:08 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:10 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
63:19 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
64:09 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
64:36 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
64:54 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
65:15 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
65:37 Features might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Features is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:06 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
66:35 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Features.Hardback is out-expanding Features — the money game is tilting.
66:46 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
67:12 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
67:26 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
67:56 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
68:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
68:37 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
69:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
69:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
69:52 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
70:00 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
70:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
71:01 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
71:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
71:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
72:06 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
72:27 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
72:53 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
73:03 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
73:36 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
73:57 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
74:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
74:45 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Features's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
75:09 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
75:29 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:49 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
76:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:11 The Green Features spawns at s1 while White Hardback spawns at s2.Features in Green at s1. Hardback in White at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Features commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:22 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:07 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:14 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
6:47 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
8:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:27 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
— The mid game —
9:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:13 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:37 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.
11:12 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
11:41 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:53 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
13:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:53 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
14:36 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
— The late game —
15:01 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
16:50 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
17:20 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Features has left on the field.
17:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:37 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
19:08 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Hardback spawning at s1 and Blue Features spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Features answers from s2.
0:37 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Hardback, 12 Pool from Features.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:21 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
4:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:40 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:15 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
6:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:28 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:29 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
10:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
11:21 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
11:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:20 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 What a turnaround: Hardback has wrestled the lead from Features!
12:53 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
13:50 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:38 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
15:04 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
15:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
16:08 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:52 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
17:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:03 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.
19:28 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:02 Hardback destroyed more than half of Features's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Hardback has erased most of what Features brought.
20:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:12 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
Features taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:12 Features spawns at s2 in White while Hardback spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:39 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:17 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:24 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:12 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:21 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
6:07 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:22 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
7:51 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
— The mid game —
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:13 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
9:49 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
10:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:47 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Features has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
13:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
13:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:23 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:56 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:01 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
16:57 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
17:22 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:55 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
18:36 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
19:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
Head to head
378 games
Features
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Hardback