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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:09 The Red Hardback spawns at s3 while Purple Features spawns at s1.Hardback in Red at s3. Features in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Hardback opens 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 14 CC — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:38 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:10 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
3:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:13 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
4:38 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:11 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.
6:01 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
6:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
7:30 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:22 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
8:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:25 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
9:50 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.
10:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:16 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
11:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:24 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.
12:49 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
13:31 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:00 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
14:41 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
15:12 Features's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
15:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:42 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
17:34 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
17:59 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
18:32 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
19:19 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Features's early game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:14 Features spawns at s2 in White while Hardback spawns at s1 in Purple.Features takes s2 in White; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:39 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Features places down a hatchery.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.
1:41 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:23 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.
3:04 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:12 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.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:05 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:53 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
5:13 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:05 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:17 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:19 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
10:06 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:21 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:52 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
11:17 Both Features and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
11:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:56 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.
12:14 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:43 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.
— The mid game —
13:13 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:32 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.
13:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:19 Features lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
14:40 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.
15:06 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:15 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
15:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:17 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
16:33 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:17 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.
17:44 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.
18:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:32 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:52 Features harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
19:15 Features successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:51 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:02 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
20:36 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
20:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
21:16 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:35 In terms of army size, Features and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
22:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:35 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
22:55 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
23:29 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
24:04 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
24:29 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
24:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:14 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
25:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
26:08 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
26:20 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:37 Features's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Features from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
27:55 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.
28:20 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.
28:50 Features harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
29:12 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:34 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
29:57 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:19 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Features.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
30:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:57 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.
31:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
32:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
33:01 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
33:18 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:45 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:43 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
34:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:23 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.
35:56 Features harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
36:19 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:29 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
37:05 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Features's number of expansions.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
37:45 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Features simply remade the army.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
39:02 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
39:21 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:58 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
40:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:41 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:24 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
41:42 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:26 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.
42:41 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
43:38 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Features.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
44:06 Seems like Features is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Features wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:24 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.
44:42 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
45:01 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
45:39 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
46:05 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
46:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:49 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
47:07 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
47:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:44 Hardback shot down Features's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
48:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
48:38 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
49:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
49:31 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
49:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:18 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
50:44 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.
50:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:27 Features successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
51:40 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.
52:19 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
52:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:05 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.
53:33 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:56 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.
54:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns in Blue at s1 while Features spawns in Teal at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Features at s3.
0:38 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:51 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:10 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
5:28 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:48 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:15 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
8:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:17 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.
10:00 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:22 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
11:00 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
11:21 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.
11:55 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.
🎙 The momentum flips — Features suddenly holds the stronger position!
12:36 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
13:14 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:34 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
14:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
15:24 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
15:58 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
16:26 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:05 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:25 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
18:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:37 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.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
19:13 The attack was a success, Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Features — more than half the force is gone.
19:38 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
20:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Features's early game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:14 Features spawns at s3 in Yellow while Hardback spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Features spawns at s3, Hardback answers from s1.
0:36 Hardback opens 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 —
1:06 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:41 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:10 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.
4:44 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.
5:08 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
5:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:11 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
6:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:45 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
8:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:33 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:16 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:06 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
10:40 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
11:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:17 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.
13:49 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:03 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.
14:30 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:14 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:31 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
16:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:50 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
17:18 Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
17:49 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.
18:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:10 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
19:40 After that battle, Hardback destroyed more than half of Features's army.When the smoke clears, Hardback has erased most of what Features brought.
— The late game —
20:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:33 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
21:40 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.
22:12 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
22:43 The attack was a success, Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:20 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.
23:34 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
24:05 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Features types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
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Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Blue at s2 while Features spawns in Red at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Red.
0:36 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Features.
— The early game —
0:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:25 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:14 Features decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
2:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:29 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.
3:48 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:08 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:33 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
5:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:15 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:00 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
6:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:58 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:26 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.
8:55 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:24 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.
9:47 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:07 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:26 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:00 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:59 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
12:23 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
12:55 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.
13:09 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
13:34 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
14:14 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 mid game —
14:21 Features lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
15:03 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.
15:15 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:56 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
16:32 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:59 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
17:21 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:14 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
18:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:48 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.
19:20 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:50 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
20:04 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:58 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
21:15 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:03 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.
22:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:52 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
23:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:37 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.
24:00 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:54 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:22 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:33 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:55 Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:12 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:33 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.
28:10 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.
28:36 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.
28:45 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:19 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:58 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.
30:21 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:41 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:23 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
31:41 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:17 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
32:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:22 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:42 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
34:11 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:20 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
34:45 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
35:34 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
35:56 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
36:30 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
36:47 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:10 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:44 Features is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
38:20 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
38:44 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.
39:17 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:37 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
39:51 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
40:34 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
40:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:16 Features threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:44 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.
41:57 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
42:14 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
42:46 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
43:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:41 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:04 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
44:26 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:46 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Features.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
45:12 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:29 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
46:00 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
46:31 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:45 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
47:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:44 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Features holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
47:55 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.
48:15 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
48:43 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
49:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
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