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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Features spawns at s2 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:31 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:00 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:41 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.
4:17 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.
4:33 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 places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:48 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Features pushes.
6:13 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:39 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
8:01 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.
8:34 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Features pushes.
9:35 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:15 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.
10:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:47 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
12:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:33 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:07 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:32 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
14:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:09 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.
15:50 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:42 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Features level the expansion.
17:19 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
17:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:37 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.
19:12 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
— The late game —
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:20 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
20:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:13 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
21:37 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
22:02 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.
22:35 Features shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Features tears it down.
23:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:08 The Green Hardback spawns at s2 while Yellow Features spawns at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Features answers from s1.
0:39 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 1 Rax Gas — Features has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:27 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
2:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:24 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
3:51 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.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:32 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:11 Features starts expanding.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:10 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
7:37 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.
8:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
9:04 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:29 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:25 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:03 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:24 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:04 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:29 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
14:39 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:19 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.
15:36 Features is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
16:22 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:09 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:02 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
18:39 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:00 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.
19:39 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
19:54 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.
20:21 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:22 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
21:44 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
22:59 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:14 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
23:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:26 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.
24:52 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
25:15 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.
25:43 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:07 Features spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.Features takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:43 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Features commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:54 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:29 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.
3:08 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
3:30 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
4:10 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:43 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
5:14 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
5:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:23 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:35 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.
7:00 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.
7:34 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.
8:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.No more waiting. Features pushes.
8:26 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:17 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:12 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
11:46 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:31 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.
12:49 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:15 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.
13:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
14:12 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:55 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:50 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
16:08 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:27 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.
17:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
17:22 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
17:58 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.
18:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:59 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
19:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:58 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.
20:11 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:38 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:10 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.
21:28 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.
21:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
22:23 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.
22:47 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
23:16 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
23:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:58 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
24:59 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:11 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
25:38 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:54 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
26:43 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
27:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:38 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:07 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Features.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
28:24 Hardback scouted the attempt but Features is still going with it!Features wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
28:47 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
29:23 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:53 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:25 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.
30:50 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.
31:15 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:53 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:23 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:12 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
33:37 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.
33:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:17 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:46 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
35:06 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:29 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
36:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
36:21 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.
36:39 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:43 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.
38:02 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
38:54 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
39:04 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
39:31 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
40:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:26 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
40:42 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
41:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
41:48 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
42:38 The tank line advances and Features's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
42:59 Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
43:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:44 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
44:14 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hardback spawns at s2 while Purple Features spawns at s1.Hardback in Teal at s2. Features in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Features answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:54 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
4:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:27 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:21 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:00 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:36 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:04 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.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:12 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:30 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:18 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:48 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
13:48 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
14:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:53 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:55 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
16:19 Features has 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.
16:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
17:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
17:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:34 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:08 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:59 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
20:43 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
21:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
21:45 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
22:05 The attack was a success, Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
22:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
23:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (129 lines)
0:14 Features spawns in Green at s2 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — Features spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:32 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Features, 1 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:48 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:37 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:07 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
3:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
3:50 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.
4:01 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:34 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:58 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:33 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:11 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:37 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.
7:03 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.
7:33 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
7:46 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:35 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:58 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:15 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.
9:42 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
10:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:40 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:10 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
11:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:13 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
12:31 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:01 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.
13:34 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
14:13 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:10 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
15:26 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.
15:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:12 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:29 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
17:07 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
17:35 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
17:53 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
18:19 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
18:38 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.
19:02 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:29 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:50 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:17 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
20:30 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
21:24 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:44 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.
22:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:37 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.
23:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:45 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.
24:11 Features tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
24:40 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:29 Features's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
25:43 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:12 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.
26:37 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 knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
27:03 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:32 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
28:02 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
28:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:48 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
28:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
29:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
29:53 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
30:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
30:43 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:59 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:57 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
32:18 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.
32:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:09 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:30 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.
34:03 At the moment, neither Features nor Hardback is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:48 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
35:04 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.
35:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
35:46 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:13 Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:33 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.
37:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
37:34 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Features holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
38:04 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:40 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
38:58 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.
39:36 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.
39:57 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.
40:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
41:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:42 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
41:54 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:25 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.
42:36 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
43:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:33 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
43:59 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
44:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:39 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
45:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (117 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s2 while White Features spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Features at s1.
0:38 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Features.
— The early game —
0:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:40 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:10 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
2:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:14 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
3:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:03 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:46 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:07 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
5:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:55 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
6:16 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.
6:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
7:13 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:31 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:14 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:53 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:46 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:56 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:19 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:18 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
12:44 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:30 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
— The mid game —
13:48 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:53 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.
15:13 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
15:57 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
16:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:55 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:32 Features held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
18:11 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.
18:18 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
19:00 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:43 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.
20:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:35 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
20:50 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
21:23 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.
21:48 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:32 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.
22:52 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:19 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:24 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:41 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.
25:09 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.
25:21 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.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
25:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:14 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
26:53 Hardback scouted Features's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
27:02 Seems like Features is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Features wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
27:26 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.
27:52 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 knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
28:49 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:36 Features's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
30:06 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.
30:28 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.
30:47 Features tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:31 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.
— The late game —
31:47 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:44 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.
32:53 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
33:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:41 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:10 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:10 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
35:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:50 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.
36:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:01 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
37:40 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.
38:10 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.
38:32 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
38:49 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.
39:14 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
39:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:01 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.
40:35 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
41:13 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
41:50 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
Head to head
379 games
Features
216 – 163
Hardback