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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (302 lines)
0:19 Features spawns at s2 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s4 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s2, Hardback at s4.
0:40 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 2 Rax FE from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:03 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:14 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:46 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:52 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:10 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
3:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
3:43 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
4:38 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:00 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:29 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:16 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.
6:40 Features starts pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:10 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
7:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:18 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
8:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:18 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
10:07 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
10:59 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
11:25 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:54 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.
12:10 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.
12:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:01 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:05 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.
14:22 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
14:49 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:10 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:45 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.
16:07 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.
16:40 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:49 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:18 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:26 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
17:55 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.
18:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:40 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.
19:07 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.
19:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
19:39 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:07 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:54 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
21:05 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:27 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:53 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:17 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
22:34 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:30 Features lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
23:54 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.
24:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:36 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:43 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
25:16 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
25:29 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:54 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.
26:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:44 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
27:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:28 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.
27:52 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:09 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
28:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:48 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
29:15 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
29:27 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.
30:06 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:18 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:15 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:52 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.
— The late game —
32:00 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
32:23 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
32:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:07 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
33:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
33:59 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.
34:21 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:42 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
35:01 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
35:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:54 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
36:11 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:38 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
36:57 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
37:19 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:27 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:19 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
38:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
39:09 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.
39:21 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
39:55 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:31 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.
40:53 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
41:25 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
42:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
42:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:31 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
43:06 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.
43:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
43:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
44:05 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:56 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
45:22 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
45:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
45:57 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
46:27 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
46:46 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
47:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:18 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:37 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.
48:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:32 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
48:40 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:07 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
49:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:57 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
50:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
50:29 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:09 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:29 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
51:42 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
52:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:23 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:59 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
53:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
53:43 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
54:01 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:20 Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
54:43 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
55:33 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Features's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:55 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.
56:07 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:31 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
56:48 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
57:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:37 The tank line advances and Features's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
57:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:41 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
59:10 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
59:25 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
59:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
60:02 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.
60:30 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
61:07 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
61:36 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
61:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
62:17 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
62:37 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.
62:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
63:22 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
63:53 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
64:35 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
64:42 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.
65:10 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
65:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
65:46 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
66:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:34 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Features holds and Hardback falls back.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
67:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
67:46 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
68:11 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
68:35 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
68:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:20 Features plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
69:35 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.
70:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
70:14 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:41 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
71:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
71:14 Features threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
71:36 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
72:35 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
72:47 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
73:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
73:40 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
74:11 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.
74:32 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
75:09 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
75:16 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
75:48 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.
76:12 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
76:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:52 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:11 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
77:23 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
77:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
78:10 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
78:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
79:04 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.
79:17 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
79:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
80:02 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:31 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
80:57 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.
81:12 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
81:27 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
82:04 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
82:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
82:40 Features threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
82:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
83:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
84:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
84:35 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
84:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:07 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.
85:29 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
85:46 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
86:07 Hardback harasses Features and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
86:38 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
86:55 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.
87:31 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
87:53 Both Features and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
88:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
88:27 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Features holds and Hardback falls back.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
88:49 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.
89:16 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.
89:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
89:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Features edges ahead on army strength.
90:10 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Hardback's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
90:44 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.
90:51 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:24 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
91:47 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
91:54 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
92:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
92:45 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.
93:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
93:34 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
93:51 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
94:18 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
94:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
94:59 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
95:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
95:37 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
96:01 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.
96:25 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.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
96:56 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
97:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in White at s1 while Features spawns in Purple at s2.Hardback takes s1 in White; across the map, Features settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:51 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; Features answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:21 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.
2:30 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:04 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Features expands.
6:51 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
7:23 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
8:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:27 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 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.
10:05 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:32 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
11:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:40 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:21 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
12:55 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.
13:33 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
13:58 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:41 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Features did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Features's economy simply wins this.
14:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:13 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.
16:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:20 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:49 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:22 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.
— The mid game —
19:06 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
19:29 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
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.
20:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:20 Features spawns in Teal at s1 while Hardback spawns in Orange at s2.Features in Teal at s1. Hardback in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:47 Hardback opens 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.Features commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:08 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 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.
2:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:48 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
4:06 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:21 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
5:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:17 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:22 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.
8:45 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:48 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
10:18 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:45 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:22 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:58 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
12:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:45 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
13:36 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
14:21 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:23 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
15:49 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:27 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.
16:54 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:05 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:22 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:33 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
20:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Features has left on the field.
21:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
21:33 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
22:05 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
22:43 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.
23:01 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.
23:33 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
24:18 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:09 Hardback spawns in Purple at s3 while Features spawns in Teal at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s3, Features at s2.
0:47 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 1 Rax Gas — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:58 Features decides to expand.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:23 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:32 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.
4:07 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:44 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.
5:04 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:34 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:46 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:03 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
8:34 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.
— The mid game —
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:37 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:23 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:23 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:06 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
— The late game —
15:20 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
15:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
16:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:25 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
17:46 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:39 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
19:04 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
19:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
20:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:07 Features spawns in White at s1 while Hardback spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:35 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:59 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:19 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
4:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:50 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:19 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:05 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.
6:32 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
7:37 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:03 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:53 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:12 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.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:55 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:46 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
11:15 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:55 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
12:16 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.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:02 Features decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
— The mid game —
13:25 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:57 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
14:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:06 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
15:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
15:47 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:15 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Features's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
16:30 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
16:54 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:22 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.
17:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:12 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:27 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:26 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Features watches Hardback level the expansion.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:48 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
19:58 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:24 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:57 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.
21:17 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
21:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:13 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
22:32 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:19 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
23:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:56 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
24:29 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:20 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
25:28 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.
26:00 Features starts expanding.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:55 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:02 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:05 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Features's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Features won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
28:12 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
28:51 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.
29:15 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.
29:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:46 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:11 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
30:53 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Features's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
31:33 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
31:53 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
32:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:40 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
32:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
33:33 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.
33:57 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:09 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.
34:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:59 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
35:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
35:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:11 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
36:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:01 All of a sudden, Features has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:04 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Features's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
38:25 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 knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
38:53 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
39:24 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
39:31 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.
40:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:34 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:57 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
41:42 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.
41:56 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:22 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
43:04 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Features simply remade the army.Hardback throws the endgame army in and Features simply refuses to lose.
43:31 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.
44:03 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.
44:16 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
44:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:02 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Features's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:49 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
46:17 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.
46:43 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
47:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:18 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
47:51 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
48:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
49:33 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
49:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:02 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Features's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
50:41 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
51:04 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.
51:25 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.
51:54 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:14 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Features types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
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