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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:10 The Blue Hardback spawns at s1 while Orange Features spawns at s3.Hardback takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Features settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:43 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 14 CC — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:09 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:37 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:58 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
5:25 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:03 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:55 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
7:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:36 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.
8:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:47 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:44 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:23 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:52 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
11:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:43 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:12 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:00 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.
13:45 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
13:58 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:35 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
— The mid game —
14:57 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:49 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:49 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.
17:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:54 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
18:37 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
18:50 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
19:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:01 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
20:09 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.
20:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:06 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
22:29 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
23:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:31 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
24:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:20 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:43 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:14 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:17 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
26:35 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
27:06 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.
27:24 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
28:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:21 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
28:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:12 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
29:33 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.
30:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Features taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Features spawns at s1 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s2 in Green.Features in Purple at s1. Hardback in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:37 Features gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Features shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:07 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 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.
5:02 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:26 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:41 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
7:19 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:07 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
8:45 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.
9:12 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:58 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.
10:27 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:38 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
11:53 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
12:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:02 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:42 Features decides to expand.More workers, more money: Features expands.
14:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:17 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.
16:00 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
16:25 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.
— The mid game —
17:04 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
17:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:08 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
18:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 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.
19:44 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
20:17 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns at s3 in Yellow while Features spawns at s2 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Features at s2.
0:48 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:48 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.
4:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:33 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:33 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:09 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
7:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:09 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:31 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.
9:19 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.
9:50 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:35 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:13 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:19 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
12:36 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.
13:16 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.
13:48 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
14:06 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:15 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.
15:38 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:31 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
17:10 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
17:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:35 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
19:07 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:41 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.
20:01 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:37 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
21:08 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
21:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:02 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
22:42 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:02 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Features has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
23:33 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
24:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (146 lines)
0:07 Features spawns at s1 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:38 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:54 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:18 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:04 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
3:43 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
4:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:22 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:52 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:23 Features starts expanding.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
5:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:12 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
6:27 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.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
7:34 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
8:06 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:43 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:04 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
10:01 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:31 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:16 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.
11:43 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:06 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.
12:28 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:39 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
12:59 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
13:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
13:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:13 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
14:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:00 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:31 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
16:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:10 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
16:42 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
17:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:28 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.
17:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:33 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.
18:54 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
19:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:13 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
20:39 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.
20:51 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
21:17 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:50 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
22:04 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:07 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:39 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.
24:11 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
24:40 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 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:51 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
26:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:35 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.
27:00 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.
27:20 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Features.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
27:35 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
28:17 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:01 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.
29:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:37 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.
29:55 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.
30:23 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.
30:51 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.
31:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:36 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
31:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:53 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:39 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:54 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.
34:22 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
35:21 Features's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
35:40 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:00 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:54 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
37:01 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:25 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
38:00 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.
38:13 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
38:34 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:37 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.
39:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
40:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:48 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
41:06 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:53 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.
42:26 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
43:14 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
43:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:59 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.
44:24 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:03 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
45:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
46:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
46:07 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.
46:43 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:00 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
47:44 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
48:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:40 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
49:06 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:26 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.
49:47 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.
50:08 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.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Green while Features spawns at s3 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Features at s3.
0:51 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Features.
— The early game —
1:24 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:26 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:28 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.
4:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:20 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:39 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.
6:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:15 Features decides to expand.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:18 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
8:45 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
9:28 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:24 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.
11:59 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
13:33 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:37 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
15:15 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:46 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:01 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
17:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:56 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
18:25 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
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