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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple while Features spawns at s1 in Yellow.Hardback takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:30 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.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.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:59 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
3:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:32 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.
4:03 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.
4:23 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
5:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:01 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:18 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:03 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:52 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.
8:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
9:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:57 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:11 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.
10:40 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:19 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.
11:45 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.
12:10 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:49 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:11 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:17 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
14:43 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:28 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
16:07 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.
16:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:01 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:06 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.
18:36 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:57 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:34 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
19:59 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
20:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:56 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
21:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:54 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.
22:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:40 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:10 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
23:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
24:08 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
24:55 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
25:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:52 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
26:19 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
26:37 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
27:00 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Features takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:09 The Teal Features spawns at s1 while Green Hardback spawns at s3.Features in Teal at s1. Hardback in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:31 Hardback gets 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 —
0:50 Features starts expanding.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:34 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
5:19 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.
5:30 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:23 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:20 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:35 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:56 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:50 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:22 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 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.
9:57 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:46 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
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.
11:40 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
11:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:40 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
13:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:41 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
14:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:11 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:49 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
15:07 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
15:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:04 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.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
16:11 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
16:51 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.
17:08 Hardback tried to harass Features but Features successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
17:19 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:47 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:55 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:25 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:48 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.
20:04 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:48 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:03 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.
21:16 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.
21:42 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Features's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
22:06 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
22:38 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.
22:51 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:32 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.
23:39 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
24:28 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:26 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
25:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
26:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:36 Hardback successfully blocked Features from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:57 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:42 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
28:06 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
29:01 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
29:23 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.
29:46 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.
30:08 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Features's economy simply wins this.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:44 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
31:09 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:44 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:00 Features harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
32:37 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 goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:44 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:42 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:56 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
34:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
34:57 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
35:14 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:42 Features has more expansions than Hardback.Features is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
35:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:23 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
36:47 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
37:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
37:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
37:49 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
38:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
38:53 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
39:00 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:35 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.
39:56 Hardback scouted Features's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
40:28 Seems like Features is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Features wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
40:36 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:16 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:38 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:23 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.
42:39 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.
43:01 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.
43:27 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
43:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:16 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
44:47 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:57 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.
45:33 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
45:57 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.
46:46 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:04 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:19 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
47:42 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
48:08 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.
48:30 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
49:04 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
49:14 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.
49:38 Features shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Features tears it down.
50:16 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns at s3 in Yellow while Features spawns at s2 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Features at s2.
0:29 Features gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.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.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:20 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
2:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:01 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 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.
3:38 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.
4:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:27 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:14 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:47 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
6:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:23 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
6:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:33 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:04 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
8:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:51 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:41 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.
10:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:22 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:45 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
11:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:02 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
12:16 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.
12:37 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.
— The mid game —
13:06 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:25 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:22 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Features's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Features won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
14:43 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.
15:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
15:42 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:22 With a successful harassment, Hardback hurts Features's economy.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
16:45 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:57 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
18:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 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.
19:05 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
19:16 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:50 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:35 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
20:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:14 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
21:37 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:09 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.
22:39 Hardback shot down Features's hatchery.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
22:54 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:22 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:31 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.
24:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:19 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.
25:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:07 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:22 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
27:33 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.
28:04 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:28 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
28:42 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.
29:19 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:50 Hardback's marine control slipped, Features's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:29 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:45 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
31:07 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:31 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:25 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
32:47 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.
33:15 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.
33:24 Features might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Features is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:50 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:25 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:58 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
35:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:45 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:14 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
36:42 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
37:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:32 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.
37:45 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.
38:10 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.
— The late game —
38:44 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
38:55 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
39:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:37 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:20 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.
40:37 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:53 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
41:22 Nice try from Hardback to harass Features, but Features's reaction is just too agile.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:48 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
42:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:36 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:09 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.
43:47 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
44:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:33 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.
44:48 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.
45:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:31 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:35 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
46:44 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:31 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Features's expansion has fallen to Hardback's armies.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
47:56 Features harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
48:27 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
49:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:38 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Features.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
49:55 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:32 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.
50:46 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.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
Features taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:07 The Green Features spawns at s3 while Teal Hardback spawns at s2.We're underway — Features spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s2.
0:34 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:47 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:41 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:00 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:23 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:52 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:39 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:05 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.
6:16 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.
6:42 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:15 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
7:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:07 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
8:19 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:48 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:18 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
9:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:33 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
11:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:47 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:19 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:56 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
13:28 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.
13:55 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:15 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
14:37 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:50 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
16:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:55 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
17:21 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
17:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
18:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:06 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.
19:28 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:16 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:25 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.
21:02 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
21:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
21:42 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.
21:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:24 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:56 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.
23:23 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.
23:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
23:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:18 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.
24:52 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.
25:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:25 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.
25:58 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.
26:16 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
27:07 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.
27:35 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
28:02 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:39 Features's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Features from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
28:58 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.
29:22 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
29:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:17 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:00 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
31:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
31:51 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:13 Features might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Features needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
32:35 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:55 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:23 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.
33:41 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.
34:19 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.
34:33 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:47 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
35:31 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:03 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:41 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.
36:48 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.
37:20 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Features pushes.
37:41 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
37:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:33 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Features's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
38:53 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:42 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
39:53 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:48 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
41:17 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.
41:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:51 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
42:19 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:52 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
43:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
43:30 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.
43:51 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.
44:10 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.
44:34 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:21 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
45:58 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:23 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.
46:39 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
47:12 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
47:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:23 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
48:48 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
49:00 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.
49:27 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:57 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
50:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:33 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
50:58 Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
51:17 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.
51:53 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Green at s3 while Features spawns in Red at s2.Hardback in Green at s3. Features in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:37 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:18 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
2:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:14 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.
3:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:01 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:31 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:13 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.
6:39 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
6:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:19 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:53 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.
8:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
8:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
9:21 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
9:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:01 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:34 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.
11:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:35 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:11 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:05 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:31 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.
13:47 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:25 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:37 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.
— The mid game —
15:21 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:45 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:09 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:55 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.
17:27 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
17:50 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.
18:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:51 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
19:14 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
19:42 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
20:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:08 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
21:35 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.
22:07 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
22:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
22:52 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
— The late game —
23:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:28 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:42 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
25:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
25:34 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.
26:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:46 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
27:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:40 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.
27:50 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:31 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:27 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:42 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:35 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
31:03 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 (133 lines)
0:07 The Orange Features spawns at s2 while Purple Hardback spawns at s1.Features takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:35 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:56 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 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 dance is over. They fight.
2:59 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
3:21 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
3:41 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:30 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:28 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
5:48 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:27 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
6:52 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.
7:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:38 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
8:10 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:25 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:30 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.
9:39 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
10:15 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:36 Features starts expanding.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:58 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 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.
12:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:39 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:56 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
13:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:53 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:05 Features starts expanding.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:59 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
15:18 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
15:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:09 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:06 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
17:31 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:52 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:01 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
18:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:26 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
19:54 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
20:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:31 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.
21:08 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
21:26 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
21:44 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:32 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Features's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
22:57 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.
23:14 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.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
23:43 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
24:04 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
24:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:59 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:27 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:46 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:06 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:40 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
26:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:12 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
27:37 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:15 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.
28:42 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
29:00 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
29:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:42 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:01 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.
30:35 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:40 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
32:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
32:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:52 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
33:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:55 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
34:12 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:41 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
35:01 Features successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:16 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:05 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.
36:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:01 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.
37:30 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
37:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:06 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
38:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
38:59 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.
39:29 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
39:43 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:18 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 late game —
40:40 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.
41:04 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
41:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
41:56 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:29 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
42:53 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:21 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:36 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:25 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
45:08 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.
45:26 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Features — more than half the force is gone.
45:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
46:06 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s1 and Purple Features spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Features at s3.
0:34 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:42 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:37 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 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.
4:44 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.
5:12 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:51 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:16 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:46 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
8:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:59 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.
9:30 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
9:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:22 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:25 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:28 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
13:49 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
14:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:54 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
15:21 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.
16:08 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
16:31 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
17:41 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.
18:02 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:56 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:32 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
21:13 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
21:37 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:15 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:31 Features shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Features level the expansion.
23:17 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
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