Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 The Green Features spawns at s4 while Teal Hardback spawns at s3.We're underway — Features spawns at s4, Hardback answers from s3.
0:40 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:15 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:47 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:38 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.
4:03 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:17 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:44 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
5:51 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:33 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:49 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:01 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
8:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:05 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:43 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
10:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:43 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
12:19 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:02 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:47 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
14:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:50 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:20 Features decides to expand.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:53 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
16:28 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.
16:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:16 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:37 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:01 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
18:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:55 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
19:07 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:41 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.
19:53 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
20:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:51 What a pity! Features managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
21:19 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.
21:42 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:14 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
22:49 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.
23:09 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.
23:27 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Features's foundation.
24:03 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:17 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:59 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
25:17 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
25:52 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.
26:22 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:36 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:15 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
27:52 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.
28:20 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
28:36 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:01 Features successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
29:18 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:13 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
30:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
31:17 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
31:34 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:02 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
32:26 Currently, Features and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Features and Hardback are level.
32:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:11 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:28 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
34:30 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
34:37 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
35:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:39 Features held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
35:54 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
36:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
36:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
37:05 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
37:27 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
37:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:08 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.
38:45 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
39:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:24 Hardback shot down Features's hatchery.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
39:53 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
40:08 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
40:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
40:54 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
41:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:54 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Features has to run.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:20 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.
42:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:59 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
43:16 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
43:47 Currently, Features and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Features and Hardback are level.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:24 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
44:52 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.
45:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:48 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:08 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
46:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:55 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.
47:07 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:56 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
48:18 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
48:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:12 The tank line advances and Features's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
49:36 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.
49:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:23 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
50:48 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:05 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
51:34 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:54 In terms of army size, Features and Hardback are around equal.Unit for unit, Features and Hardback are level.
52:22 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.
52:39 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
53:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:26 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:53 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
54:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
54:46 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
55:02 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:46 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
56:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!That's it. Features looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the late game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Hardback spawning at s4 and Green Features spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Features at s2.
0:35 Features gets 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 —
1:09 Hardback starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:38 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:28 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:38 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
3:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:15 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.
4:48 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:22 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:59 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:24 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:40 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
7:09 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
8:38 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:04 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:01 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.
10:41 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.
11:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:27 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:52 Features starts pushing across the map.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:31 Features is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
13:05 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:55 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
14:27 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.
14:52 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:14 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The mid game —
15:53 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:36 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
17:15 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:44 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.
18:05 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
18:42 Features starts expanding.More workers, more money: Features expands.
18:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
19:34 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
— The late game —
20:08 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:20 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.
20:58 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:26 With a successful harassment, Features hurts Hardback's economy.The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
21:51 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:58 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Features's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
23:21 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
23:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
24:09 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
24:42 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
25:04 Features starts expanding.More workers, more money: Features expands.
25:43 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:08 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Features types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:10 Features spawns in Orange at s2 while Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3.Features in Orange at s2. Hardback in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:36 Features gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Features commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:12 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Hardback decides to expand.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:35 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:18 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
4:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 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.
4:44 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:18 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:05 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:04 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
7:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:01 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:23 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:04 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:51 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
10:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
10:49 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
11:13 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
11:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:16 Features starts pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:50 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
13:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:40 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
14:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
14:34 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
15:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:33 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:22 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.
17:01 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
17:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:45 Features decides to expand.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
18:14 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:24 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
19:42 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
20:03 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
20:37 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
21:02 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:25 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.
22:08 Features is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
22:33 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
22:55 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
23:36 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
23:44 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:20 Features starts expanding.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
24:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:50 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.
26:15 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
26:52 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Features takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in Green at s3 while Features spawns in Purple at s1.Hardback takes s3 in Green; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:46 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; 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.
1:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:45 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:08 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:17 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
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.
5:16 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.
5:49 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:16 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.
6:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:11 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
7:39 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
8:17 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.
8:40 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
9:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:42 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
10:25 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.
10:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:21 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:17 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:50 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.
13:34 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:35 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:06 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
16:37 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.
16:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:33 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
18:09 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
18:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:59 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
19:28 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
20:08 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.
20:29 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
21:04 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
21:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:05 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Features is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
22:46 Features seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:13 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.
— The mid game —
23:43 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:07 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
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■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (35 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Features spawning at s1 and Orange Hardback spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s4.
0:39 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:34 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:45 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:22 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:25 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:44 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:23 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
6:59 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
— The mid game —
7:37 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
8:22 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:38 With beautiful placement, Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:14 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.
11:00 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:28 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
12:12 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
13:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:57 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
14:40 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:25 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
16:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:29 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
17:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!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 (49 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s4 and Blue Features spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, Features answers from s1.
0:39 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Features.
— The early game —
1:12 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.
2:16 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:00 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
4:27 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Features's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:57 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
6:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:49 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:52 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Features match each other.
9:08 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:27 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:02 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:41 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:20 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.
11:44 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.
12:22 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
13:15 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:42 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:29 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
15:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:26 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:03 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:19 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.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
16:49 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.
17:19 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
17:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:29 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.
19:10 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:07 Features harasses Hardback's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
20:33 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
Features taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
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