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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:14 The game starts with White Hardback spawning at s1 and Green Features spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Features at s2.
0:40 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Hardback shows 2 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:02 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:09 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:47 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
6:16 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:21 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:37 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
9:09 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.
9:35 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
10:01 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:06 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.
11:59 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
12:18 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.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
12:51 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
13:23 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:27 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:43 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:21 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:42 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:20 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:32 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Features's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
19:13 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:13 Features spawns in Yellow at s2 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s1.Features in Yellow at s2. Hardback in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:28 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:59 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
3:05 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:30 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.
4:11 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:29 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:16 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
5:37 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.
6:02 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
6:15 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.
6:43 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.
7:05 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:39 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:56 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.
8:28 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.
8:46 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:12 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:20 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:42 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:09 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
11:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:55 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
12:10 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:40 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.
13:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:10 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
13:49 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
14:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:33 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
14:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
15:24 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.
15:34 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
16:09 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
16:35 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
16:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:09 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
17:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:07 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
18:32 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:39 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:13 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
19:35 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
19:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:09 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
20:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:56 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:23 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
21:56 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.
22:22 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
22:29 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.
23:00 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
23:57 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
24:19 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.
24:31 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:05 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:42 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
26:10 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.
26:31 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:02 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.
27:26 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
27:36 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
27:57 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:45 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
29:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:52 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:20 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:09 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.
31:40 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.
32:04 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.
32:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
32:46 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
33:07 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:23 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:18 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.
34:42 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
35:18 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
35:55 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:33 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:07 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:47 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
38:01 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
38:23 At the moment, neither Features nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Features and Hardback are level.
38:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
39:10 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.
39:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
40:08 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:20 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
40:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:45 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:52 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.
42:32 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.
42:39 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:06 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.
43:24 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Features's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:19 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:39 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
45:03 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.
45:24 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.
45:53 Hardback successfully blocked Features from harassing his economy.Features goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:10 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
46:37 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:53 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
47:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:44 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
48:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
48:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:57 Features's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
49:30 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
49:44 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
50:08 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
50:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
50:57 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
51:26 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.
51:33 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:12 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:32 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
52:41 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.
53:05 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
53:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:08 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
54:28 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:39 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Features takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s1 and Orange Features spawning at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Features settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:43 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:54 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
3:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:09 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:27 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
5:56 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:20 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:59 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:15 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:44 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:41 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:18 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
12:38 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
13:06 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:33 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:13 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
15:39 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.
16:11 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:37 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
16:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:33 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
18:01 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:25 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
19:00 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.
19:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
19:50 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:22 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:50 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.
21:26 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.
21:42 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:23 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:19 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
23:38 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:21 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.
24:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
25:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
Features taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Features spawning at s1 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s2.Features in Blue at s1. Hardback in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
2:01 Hardback opens 8 Rax against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Features, 8 Rax from Hardback.
4:18 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
6:12 Hardback decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Hardback. This is an early gamble.
8:13 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Hardback attacks Features.Hardback commits to the cheese — it's at Features's door already.
10:13 Features successfully defended against Hardback's aggressive play. Hardback has no armies left and taps out.Scouted, held, punished — Features's cheese dies at Hardback's ramp.
Features takes it — the early game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s2 while Red Features spawns at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Red.
0:32 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Features.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
4:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
5:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:22 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:12 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
9:00 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.
9:30 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.
9:59 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:27 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:20 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:58 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.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:33 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:07 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
14:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:55 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
15:26 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.
16:10 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:21 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:26 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
17:53 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
18:28 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:35 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
20:05 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
21:05 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.
21:45 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
22:08 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
22:49 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
23:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
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