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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (160 lines)
0:07 Features spawns at s2 in Purple while Hardback spawns at s1 in Yellow.Features takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:23 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:56 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:15 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 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.
2:13 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:52 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:23 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:30 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
3:58 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
4:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:55 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:56 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
6:47 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:14 Both Features and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
7:31 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:20 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
8:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:33 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
9:43 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:38 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
10:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
12:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:53 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
13:17 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:50 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
15:23 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
16:03 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
16:29 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
16:44 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:18 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:36 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
18:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:44 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
19:21 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:30 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.
20:04 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:28 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
20:36 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:32 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
21:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
22:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:32 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:12 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
23:35 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:17 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
24:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:16 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
25:58 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.
26:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:32 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
27:01 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.
27:18 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:43 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:12 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:46 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
29:09 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:06 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:20 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
30:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:19 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.
31:41 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.
32:09 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:31 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
32:41 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Features.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Features's economy simply wins this.
33:12 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:38 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.
33:57 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
34:28 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.
34:51 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
35:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:56 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.
36:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.No more waiting. Features pushes.
— The late game —
36:31 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:01 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Features.Hardback is starving on bases while Features spreads across the map.
37:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:46 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Features.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
38:17 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:58 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
39:22 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
39:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:01 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
40:50 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.
41:11 Hardback successfully blocked Features from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
41:38 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.
41:59 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
42:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:00 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
43:21 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
43:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:31 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
44:56 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
45:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:35 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.
46:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
46:17 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:43 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
47:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:42 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
47:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:37 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
48:56 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
49:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
49:50 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
50:25 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
50:36 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
51:12 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
51:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:44 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
52:23 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
52:46 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:53 Features shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
53:25 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
53:37 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
54:00 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:13 The Green Hardback spawns at s2 while White Features spawns at s1.Hardback in Green at s2. Features in White at s1. The map is set.
2:06 Hardback opens Bunker Rush against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Bunker Rush from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Features.
4:00 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
6:10 Hardback decides to cheese today.Hardback Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:05 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Hardback attacks Features.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Features's base.
10:10 Features was unable to defend Hardback's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Features GGs, and Hardback steals the game.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The Blue Features spawns at s1 while Orange Hardback spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:32 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Features commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:19 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:31 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
4:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:07 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:37 Features is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Features needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
7:15 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
7:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:15 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:51 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:56 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
🎙 What a turnaround: Hardback has wrestled the lead from Features!
11:37 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:08 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:44 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:48 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:23 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:52 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
— The late game —
16:22 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
16:52 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:19 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:28 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
19:09 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
19:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:56 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
20:41 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
21:18 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Hardback spawns at s2 in Purple while Features spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Features answers from s1.
0:41 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Features answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:15 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
4:27 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 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.
5:41 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:15 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:24 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
8:52 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.
— The mid game —
9:23 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:55 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
11:21 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.
11:58 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:44 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:59 Features starts expanding.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:11 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.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
14:49 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:25 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:21 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:25 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.
17:58 Features destroyed more than half of Hardback's army after that battle!Features shreds the better part of Hardback's army in one engagement.
18:36 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.
19:10 Features shot down Hardback's command center.Hardback's expansion burns — Features tears it down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
19:36 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
20:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:20 Features spawns in Green at s2 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s2, Hardback at s1.
0:50 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Features shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:44 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:41 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:00 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:01 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
6:32 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
7:15 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.
7:49 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
8:10 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
8:34 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:30 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:00 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.
10:48 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:17 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:48 Features starts pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:18 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:03 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
13:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
14:02 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:47 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:30 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
16:07 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
17:10 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:33 Features decides to expand.More workers, more money: Features expands.
18:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:15 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
19:45 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
20:32 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
21:42 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.
22:20 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
23:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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■ Features
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Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s2 and Orange Features spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Features answers from s1.
0:39 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:50 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:20 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:18 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:05 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 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.
4:17 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:28 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
4:55 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:11 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:08 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.
6:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:49 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.
7:12 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
7:46 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
8:00 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:56 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 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.
10:04 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.
10:22 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Features expands.
10:52 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:17 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
11:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:09 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.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:19 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:39 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
13:56 Both Hardback and Features appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
14:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:43 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:10 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.
15:30 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:56 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
17:21 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.
17:38 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
18:08 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Features pushes.
18:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:57 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
19:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:54 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:17 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
20:53 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:45 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
21:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:22 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.
22:56 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.
23:17 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:25 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:29 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.
24:53 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.
25:18 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:25 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
26:03 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:25 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:38 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:05 Hardback's marine control slipped, Features's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
27:26 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:01 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:23 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
28:43 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:16 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Features.Hardback is out-expanding Features — the money game is tilting.
29:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:46 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.
30:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:38 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:10 Features successfully harasses Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
31:30 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
31:49 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
32:24 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
32:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:13 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
33:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
33:46 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:17 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
34:45 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:36 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
35:57 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.
36:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
36:42 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
37:10 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.
37:30 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:20 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
38:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:10 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.
39:32 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
40:00 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:09 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:42 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Features.Hardback is out-expanding Features — the money game is tilting.
41:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:21 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
41:51 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:42 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
43:06 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.
43:22 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
43:46 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
44:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:44 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:09 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.
45:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
45:46 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.
46:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:35 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Features.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
47:01 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
47:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:51 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
48:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
48:33 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
49:03 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:41 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
50:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
Features taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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