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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Teal Features spawning at s1 and Red Hardback spawning at s2.Features takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Hardback settles in at s2 in Red.
0:27 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Features shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:00 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:24 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:59 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
5:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:47 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.
6:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:48 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
7:10 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:29 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.
8:47 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
9:20 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
9:45 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:10 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:50 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
11:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:39 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:22 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:51 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:15 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:41 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.
14:12 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
14:43 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
15:08 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 —
15:17 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:04 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.
16:26 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:01 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:36 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.
17:44 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:41 Hardback successfully harasses Features's economy.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
19:00 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
19:59 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.
20:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:04 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.
21:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
22:07 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:28 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
22:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:01 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.
23:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
23:51 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.
24:25 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.
24:55 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
25:21 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
25:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:54 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.
26:37 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
26:49 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.
27:28 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
27:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:27 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.
29:00 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
29:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:41 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
30:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:43 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
30:52 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.
31:21 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 scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
31:52 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:04 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
32:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:07 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.
33:27 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:43 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
34:26 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:01 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.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
35:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:17 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:43 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:36 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.
38:04 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
38:18 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:46 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:15 Features decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
39:38 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
40:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:29 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.
40:54 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
41:25 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
41:47 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
42:26 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
42:52 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
43:15 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.
43:48 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
44:05 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s2 and Green Features spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Features answers from s1.
0:43 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:55 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
3:14 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.
3:30 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.
3:57 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:27 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:48 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:08 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:48 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
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.
6:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:04 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
7:27 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:48 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
8:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:45 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
9:08 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.
9:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
9:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:15 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
10:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:32 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:18 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:28 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
13:30 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
13:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
14:01 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.
14:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
15:08 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:59 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
16:24 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:11 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
17:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:26 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
18:38 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
19:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:04 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.
20:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:44 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
21:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:28 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.
21:55 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.
22:14 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
22:37 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:12 Hardback successfully harasses Features's economy.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
23:19 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:39 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:41 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
25:08 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
25:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
26:08 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:27 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
26:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:19 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
27:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:10 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.
28:36 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
28:52 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:39 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:33 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.
30:57 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
31:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:43 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:57 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
32:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:46 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
33:04 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.
33:30 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.
33:56 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.
34:19 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
35:03 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
35:21 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
35:55 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.
36:06 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
36:43 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:17 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
37:44 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.
38:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
38:38 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:04 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
39:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:42 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.
40:05 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:50 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
41:14 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:29 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
42:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:18 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
42:52 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.
43:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
43:31 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
44:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:43 The tank line advances and Features's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
45:18 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:47 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
46:16 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:45 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.
47:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:31 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
47:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
48:39 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.
48:52 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
49:26 Features harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
49:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
50:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:33 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
50:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
51:15 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:44 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
52:14 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
52:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:51 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
53:24 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:53 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
54:27 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
54:51 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
55:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:39 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
55:58 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
56:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:54 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
57:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Features spawns at s1 while Teal Hardback spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:23 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:56 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 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.
2:05 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
2:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:52 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:17 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.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:24 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:03 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:10 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:46 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.
6:00 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:29 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.
6:47 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:14 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:54 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:22 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.
9:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:10 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:52 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:28 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
11:56 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.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:51 Features starts pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:15 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:53 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.
14:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
15:17 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:07 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:53 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
17:58 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
18:22 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
18:59 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:46 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.
20:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:34 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.
20:58 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
21:21 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
21:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:10 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
22:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:00 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:02 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
24:21 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.
24:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:12 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
25:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
25:50 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:08 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
26:39 Hardback successfully harasses Features's economy.Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:06 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:33 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
27:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:06 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
28:35 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.
28:56 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.
29:31 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
29:50 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.
30:03 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:33 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.
31:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:32 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.
31:41 Hardback scouted Features's attempt to harass!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
32:18 Features is still going ahead with his harassment!Features wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
32:32 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:07 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:50 Hardback's marine control slipped, Features's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:08 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
35:00 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
35:27 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
35:47 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.
35:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:34 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
36:53 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
37:25 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:48 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:16 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
38:50 Features threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
39:14 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.
39:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
40:24 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:13 The tank line advances and Features's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
41:31 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:04 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.
42:22 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:19 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.
43:39 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
44:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:23 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
44:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:06 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
45:40 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
45:53 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.
46:17 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
46:54 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
47:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:43 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
48:20 Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
48:43 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
49:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (134 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in Yellow at s2 while Features spawns in Red at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Features answers from s1.
0:34 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Features.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Features starts expanding.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
2:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:58 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.
3:23 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:04 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:20 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:07 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
6:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
7:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:53 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:41 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.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:38 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.
9:55 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
10:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:56 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:23 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:51 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.
12:10 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
12:33 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:24 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.
14:04 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:23 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:50 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
15:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:36 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
15:59 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:49 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:20 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
17:34 Features's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
18:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:24 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
18:49 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:21 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.
19:31 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Features level the expansion.
19:55 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:32 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
21:07 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:39 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
21:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:23 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.
22:51 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
23:23 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.
23:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:58 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:02 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
25:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:41 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.
25:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
26:20 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:14 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
27:41 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
28:09 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:21 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Hardback's expansion has fallen to Features's armies.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
28:51 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
29:22 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
29:52 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:14 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
30:39 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.
31:04 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
31:22 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
31:42 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:56 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
33:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:50 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.
34:11 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:27 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
34:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:31 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
35:39 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
36:11 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:39 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
37:10 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:54 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
38:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:31 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.
39:13 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:33 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:25 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.
40:32 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
41:11 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:34 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
42:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
42:26 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.
42:37 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:57 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:29 Features shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
43:58 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
44:29 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
44:54 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
45:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:34 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.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
45:59 Features destroyed more than half of Hardback's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Features has erased most of what Hardback brought.
46:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:35 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
47:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Features spawns in Purple at s1 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:39 Features gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Features, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:20 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 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.
5:19 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
5:44 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
7:26 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:11 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:53 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.
9:24 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The mid game —
9:55 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:02 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
11:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:54 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:52 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
14:38 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.
15:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:36 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
16:11 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:26 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
17:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:34 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
18:09 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
18:39 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
18:58 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
19:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:00 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
20:37 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
22:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!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 (92 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s2 and Orange Features spawning at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:42 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Features answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:53 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.
1:29 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:59 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:16 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:23 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:45 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:07 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:25 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
4:50 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:17 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:53 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:39 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
7:15 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
7:35 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.
8:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:29 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
8:47 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
9:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
9:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:04 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
10:46 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
11:13 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.
11:29 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
12:01 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:21 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
12:49 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
13:11 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:30 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
13:59 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
14:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
14:52 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:21 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:12 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.
16:44 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:09 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.
17:37 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
18:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:23 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:25 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
19:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:08 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.
20:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:55 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:22 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
22:05 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
22:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:50 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
23:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
23:43 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
24:10 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
24:37 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:33 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
25:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:29 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.
26:55 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.
27:06 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.
27:42 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:11 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
28:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:46 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
29:14 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
29:46 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.
30:13 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
30:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:04 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.
31:33 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:34 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
32:45 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
33:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
33:50 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
34:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (159 lines)
0:10 Features spawns in Yellow at s1 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s2.Features in Yellow at s1. Hardback in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Features commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:50 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.
1:51 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.
1:58 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:18 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.
3:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:50 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:23 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.
5:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:00 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:24 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:45 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.
7:19 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:26 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:12 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
8:51 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:13 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.
9:39 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
9:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:15 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
10:44 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
10:56 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
11:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:57 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
12:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:58 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:44 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
14:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:40 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.
14:58 Hardback harasses Features and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
15:23 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
15:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:38 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:46 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
17:55 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.
18:28 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.
18:46 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.
19:09 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:27 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
19:50 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:15 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:13 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
21:33 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:28 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.
22:35 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:13 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:24 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.
23:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:07 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.
24:44 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.
24:57 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:18 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
25:41 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.
26:14 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:36 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
26:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:15 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
27:39 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.
28:07 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:38 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
28:54 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:24 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:06 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.
30:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
30:45 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.
31:12 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
31:33 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
32:03 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
32:17 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:18 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:37 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.
33:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:30 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:50 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:15 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 —
35:32 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
35:49 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.
36:09 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:33 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:06 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
37:17 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
37:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:15 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
38:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
38:53 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:20 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
39:43 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:41 Hardback's siege line holds and Features's ultralisks die on the way in.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
40:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:12 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.
41:43 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
42:00 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
42:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:47 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.
43:09 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
44:28 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
44:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:03 Hardback's siege line holds and Features's ultralisks die on the way in.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
45:59 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:21 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.
46:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:42 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
47:52 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.
48:18 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:40 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
48:59 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
49:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:55 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.
50:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
50:36 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
51:08 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
51:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:19 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
52:41 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
52:54 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.
53:23 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
53:54 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
54:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
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