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Games
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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (196 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Features spawning at s4 and Blue Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s4, Hardback at s2.
0:28 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:54 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:40 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:51 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
3:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:04 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:22 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
5:03 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:00 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
6:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:54 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:06 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:32 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
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.
9:24 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
9:43 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:59 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
11:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:35 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.
11:42 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.
12:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:32 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
12:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:31 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
13:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:54 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
15:09 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:43 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.
16:11 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
16:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:41 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.
17:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
17:40 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:11 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
18:39 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:32 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.
19:50 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.
20:08 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.
20:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:02 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
21:11 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.
21:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:32 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
22:47 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.
23:18 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.
23:27 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:48 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
24:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:46 Features's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
25:14 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:35 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:47 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
26:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:35 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:26 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
27:54 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.
28:05 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.
28:38 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:45 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
29:34 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
30:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:21 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.
30:45 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
31:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
31:46 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
32:27 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.
32:39 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.
32:54 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:15 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:39 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
34:03 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:34 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:56 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
35:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:34 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:57 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:49 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
37:06 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:50 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.
38:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:51 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
39:12 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:33 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:20 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:29 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.
40:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:14 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
41:46 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:25 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:14 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.
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.
44:09 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
44:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:36 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Features simply remade the army.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
45:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:00 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Features.Hardback is out-expanding Features — the money game is tilting.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:08 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
46:46 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
47:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:19 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
47:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
48:12 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.
48:32 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
48:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:23 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
50:05 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.
50:18 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
50:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
51:15 Both Features and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
51:24 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.
51:54 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
52:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
52:43 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:54 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
53:37 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
53:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:17 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
54:25 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:03 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.
55:11 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
55:46 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
56:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:27 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
56:59 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.
57:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
57:36 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
58:08 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
58:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:52 Dark swarm goes down and Hardback's marines are firing at nothing! Features's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
59:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:38 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.
59:46 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
60:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:31 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
61:05 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
61:30 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.
61:55 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Features tears it down.
62:13 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
62:22 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
63:23 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.
63:34 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
63:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:24 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
64:47 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
65:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in White at s3 while Features spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Features answers from s1.
0:40 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:20 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:46 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.
4:28 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:06 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:57 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:10 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:15 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
8:42 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.
9:21 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.
10:01 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:02 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
11:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:50 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:30 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.
13:06 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
13:47 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
14:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:35 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:50 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
16:21 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
17:01 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
17:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:56 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
18:35 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:26 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
19:55 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.
20:46 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.
21:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Features spawning at s1 and Orange Hardback spawning at s2.Features takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:31 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 1 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:50 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:43 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
3:25 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.
3:36 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
3:57 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
4:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:51 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:03 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:03 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:23 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:46 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
7:12 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:00 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
8:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:34 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:06 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.
9:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:47 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
10:16 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:41 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:25 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
11:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:29 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:03 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
13:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:52 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.
14:02 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.
14:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:24 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
15:45 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:21 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.
17:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:10 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.
17:37 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
17:59 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:43 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
19:17 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:07 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:31 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
20:43 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 Both Features and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
21:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:51 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
22:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:45 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:16 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:33 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
24:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:35 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.
24:54 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
25:19 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.
25:57 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:16 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:32 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.
26:57 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.
27:28 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.
27:40 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.
28:15 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.
28:23 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
29:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:21 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:47 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:34 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
31:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:37 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
31:59 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
32:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:47 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:19 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.
33:35 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.
33:51 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.
34:31 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:51 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
35:16 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:59 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
36:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
36:40 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:56 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:37 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:11 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.
38:31 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
38:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:35 Features successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
— The late game —
39:42 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
40:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:41 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
41:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
41:25 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:50 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
42:15 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
42:25 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
43:01 Both Features and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Features and Hardback are level.
43:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:37 The tank line advances and Features's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:12 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:43 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
45:12 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
45:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:58 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.
46:33 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.
46:50 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.
47:19 Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:42 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:16 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.
48:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
49:17 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.
49:27 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
49:55 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
50:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
50:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
51:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:44 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
52:48 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:58 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.
53:36 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.
53:46 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.
54:03 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
54:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
54:51 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
55:29 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:47 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.
56:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Blue Hardback spawning at s1 and Teal Features spawning at s3.Hardback in Blue at s1. Features in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:32 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 —
1:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
4:35 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.
4:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:57 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:38 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:03 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:09 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:38 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.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
11:33 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:53 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:08 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:58 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.
14:34 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
15:14 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:39 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:55 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
17:26 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:59 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.
18:25 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:53 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.
19:38 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
20:10 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
21:03 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.Features's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
— The mid game —
21:28 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
22:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the early game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Features spawning at s2 and White Hardback spawning at s1.We're underway — Features spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:43 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Features commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:32 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:54 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:36 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:08 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:21 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
5:05 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
6:05 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:28 Features is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
8:07 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:28 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:52 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
10:31 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.
10:52 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.
11:38 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:36 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.
13:22 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
— The late game —
13:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:35 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:54 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:28 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
17:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Features GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Features taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s3 in Orange while Features spawns at s2 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Features at s2.
2:10 Features opens 5 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Features answers with 5 Pool.
4:14 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
6:06 Features decides to cheese today.Features Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:17 Features with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Features commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
10:15 Features plays aggressively but Hardback defends in a very beautiful manner. Features loses all of his armies and GGs!Features holds the cheese! Hardback's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:14 The game starts with White Features spawning at s1 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s3.Features in White at s1. Hardback in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:47 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 1 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:11 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:20 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
5:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
6:13 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:42 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.
8:10 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:07 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
9:30 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:04 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:08 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.
11:35 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.
12:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:37 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
13:20 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
13:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
14:10 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:16 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:43 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:47 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.
17:01 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
17:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:05 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.
18:41 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 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.
20:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
20:42 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:18 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
21:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:18 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
22:42 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
23:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:49 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
24:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
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Features
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