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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Green while Features spawns at s2 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Features at s2.
0:31 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:39 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:41 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
4:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:01 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
5:34 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:07 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
6:37 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:06 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
7:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:14 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
8:48 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.
9:19 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
9:45 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
10:15 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:17 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:39 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
12:03 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.
12:42 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
13:08 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:30 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:00 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:15 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:08 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:36 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:48 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
18:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:06 Features shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Features level the expansion.
19:37 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.
20:15 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
20:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:17 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
21:33 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:16 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
22:38 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.
23:05 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.
23:50 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:32 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
25:20 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (99 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Features spawning at s1 and Orange Hardback spawning at s2.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:42 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Features shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:19 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:50 Features's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:23 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:48 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:44 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
6:14 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:24 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.
6:52 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:32 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
7:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:45 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
9:49 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:12 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:06 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
11:28 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
12:10 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.
12:32 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:49 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
13:15 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:35 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 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.
14:28 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
14:57 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
15:15 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
15:50 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
16:07 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
16:34 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:27 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
17:50 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.
18:16 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:54 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.
19:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
19:36 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:07 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
20:28 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
20:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:19 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
21:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
22:12 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
22:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
23:10 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:49 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
24:18 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
24:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
25:07 Features tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:37 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
26:04 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:15 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:58 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.
— The late game —
27:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:42 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
28:14 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
28:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
29:01 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:31 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.
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.
30:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
30:38 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
30:58 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
31:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:51 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
32:27 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
32:36 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
33:15 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
33:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:38 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.
34:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:25 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:44 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.
36:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (133 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s2 in Teal while Features spawns at s1 in Green.Hardback in Teal at s2. Features in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:33 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:28 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:04 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:02 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
3:29 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
3:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:19 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:26 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:55 Both Hardback and Features appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Features match each other.
5:13 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:19 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 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.
6:52 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:46 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:13 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:42 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.
9:02 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:24 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.
9:48 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:07 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:25 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:59 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
11:26 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
11:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:34 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:53 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.
13:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
13:55 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
14:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
14:34 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.
14:48 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.
15:31 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
16:10 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:32 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.
16:59 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:19 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
18:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:48 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:26 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.
19:53 Features decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
20:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:31 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.
20:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
21:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:39 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:11 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
22:30 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
23:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
23:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:53 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
24:15 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:38 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.
24:49 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:16 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
25:50 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
26:11 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:04 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:16 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
28:34 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
28:57 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
30:02 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:31 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:04 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 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:52 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
32:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:24 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
32:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:27 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:56 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:18 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:55 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.
35:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:53 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:14 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:33 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:27 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.
37:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:20 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
38:43 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.
39:01 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
39:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:46 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
40:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:06 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.
— The late game —
41:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:36 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
42:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:38 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:53 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
44:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:32 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.
45:07 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
🎙 Features has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
45:14 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:45 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
46:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Features takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Features spawning at s2 and Green Hardback spawning at s1.Features takes s2 in White; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Green.
0:41 Features gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:22 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:03 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:03 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:14 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:49 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:10 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
8:12 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
9:13 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:03 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.
10:31 Features starts expanding.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:05 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
11:41 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
12:12 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.
12:42 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Features has left on the field.
13:24 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
14:33 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:14 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.
15:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:18 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
16:41 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
17:53 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
— The mid game —
18:25 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:04 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Features GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (137 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns in Red at s1 while Features spawns in Orange at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Features answers from s2.
0:27 Features gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback shows 14 CC — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:17 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:00 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:16 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
3:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:03 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:19 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:06 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
6:30 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:03 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.
7:34 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:47 Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:28 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
9:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:31 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
9:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:24 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:46 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:04 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:34 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
11:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:20 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
12:33 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:22 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:52 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
14:18 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
14:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:57 Features's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
15:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:52 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
16:23 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:39 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:58 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Features match each other.
17:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:51 Features lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:51 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:37 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
21:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
21:57 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
22:22 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
22:50 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.
23:03 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:30 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.
23:59 Features's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
24:25 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.
24:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
25:07 Hardback shot down Features's hatchery.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
25:40 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
25:59 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:56 Features held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
27:17 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
28:06 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Features.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Features is falling behind on bases.
28:16 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:35 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
29:57 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:20 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
30:45 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:22 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.
31:38 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:59 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
32:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:54 Features's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
33:09 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.
33:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
34:06 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
34:25 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:47 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:45 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
36:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
36:19 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.
36:52 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.
37:18 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
37:46 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:26 Features's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
38:49 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
39:14 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.
39:47 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.
— The late game —
40:09 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
40:22 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
40:48 Hardback has more expansions than Features.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Features is falling behind on bases.
41:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:52 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:16 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
42:49 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
43:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
43:46 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:24 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:53 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:26 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
45:34 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
46:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:38 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
47:02 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
47:18 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.
47:38 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
48:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Features taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Yellow Features spawning at s1 and Red Hardback spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:52 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.Features shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:22 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:16 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:55 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.
5:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Features starts expanding.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:24 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:01 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
— The mid game —
8:16 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
8:55 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:25 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.
10:07 Features decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
10:27 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
11:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:48 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
12:28 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:03 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
13:39 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
— The late game —
14:11 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:42 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:13 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:35 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
17:04 Hardback seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Features limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Features's early game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:16 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s1 while Purple Features spawns at s2.Hardback in Yellow at s1. Features in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:50 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Features answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:01 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:58 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:26 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:59 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.
5:37 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
6:05 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:10 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
7:45 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
8:37 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.
9:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:34 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:11 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:41 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
12:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:30 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
13:19 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.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
13:40 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:27 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:55 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:15 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
16:53 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
17:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:44 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Features has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
19:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Features takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
378 games
Features
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Hardback