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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:15 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s3 while White Features spawns at s4.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s3, Features answers from s4.
0:36 Hardback opens 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Hatch from Features.
— The early game —
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:24 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
3:53 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
4:29 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
5:18 Features starts expanding.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:19 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:49 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
7:20 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.
7:40 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
8:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:25 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.
9:01 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:35 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:36 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:21 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.
12:00 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:13 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:41 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:21 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:13 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
14:28 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:09 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:36 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
15:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:36 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:16 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
18:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:15 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.
18:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:09 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:08 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
20:35 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.
— The late game —
21:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:47 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Features level the expansion.
22:15 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:35 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Features.
22:57 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:02 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.
24:16 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
24:44 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:23 Hardback harasses Features's economy and gets ahead of the game.Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
25:56 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:47 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.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
27:04 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
27:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:14 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Features takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 Features spawns at s3 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s3, Hardback at s2.
0:27 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
0:49 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Features's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
3:21 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
3:57 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:52 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:38 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
6:08 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
6:41 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Features's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
7:00 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
7:30 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:56 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:37 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Features.Economically it's Hardback's game right now; Features is falling behind on bases.
11:31 Features decides to expand.More workers, more money: Features expands.
11:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:12 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:56 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 —
13:24 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
13:55 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.
14:04 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.
14:29 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
15:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:11 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.
15:39 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:57 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
16:40 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:11 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
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.
17:57 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.
18:22 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:48 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
19:07 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:46 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:05 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:30 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:44 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:09 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:50 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
22:12 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.
22:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:05 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:37 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
23:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:12 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
24:40 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
24:58 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.
25:20 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:51 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
26:07 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:45 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:29 Features's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Features from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
27:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:03 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:29 Features is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
29:01 Hardback scouted the attempt but Features is still going with it!Features wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
29:20 Features harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
29:45 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:02 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
30:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:55 Features was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
31:13 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.
31:40 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
31:59 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
32:33 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:17 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:34 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.
33:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:23 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:43 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
35:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:25 Features's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.Features absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
35:55 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
36:35 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:56 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
37:32 In terms of army size, Features and Hardback are around equal.Unit for unit, Features and Hardback are level.
37:49 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.
38:25 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
38:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:55 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.
39:16 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.
40:00 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
40:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:42 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 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
41:16 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.
41:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
42:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:05 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Features's push is over.Features throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
43:21 Features destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
43:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:15 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
44:22 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
44:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:21 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Features holds and Hardback falls back.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:39 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
46:18 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Features!The raid lands — Features chips away at Hardback's foundation.
46:58 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:22 In terms of army size, Features is behind Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:56 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Features simply remade the army.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
48:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
49:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Features. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
49:43 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
50:05 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.
50:19 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.
50:42 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
51:07 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.
51:21 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:11 Features could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Features late.
52:45 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:09 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.
53:24 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
53:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:17 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.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
54:38 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:02 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.
55:21 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.
55:43 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
56:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The Purple Hardback spawns at s1 while Teal Features spawns at s2.Hardback takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Features settles in at s2 in Teal.
2:04 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Features's 5 Pool.Hardback commits to 1 Rax Gas; Features answers with 5 Pool.
4:17 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Features's army.
6:19 Features decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Features. This is an early gamble.
8:00 Features with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Features commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
10:13 Hardback GGs after being cheesed by Features.The cheese lands — Hardback GGs, and Features steals the game.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Features spawns in Red at s4 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s1.Features in Red at s4. Hardback in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:45 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.Features commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:23 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:45 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Features's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:51 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:31 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:59 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
7:35 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
8:42 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.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:54 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
10:34 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:16 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:45 Features is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
12:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:57 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.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
13:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:50 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 late game —
14:28 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
15:07 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:48 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:59 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Features has left on the field.
17:36 Hardback only destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
17:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:30 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!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.
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Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The White Hardback spawns at s4 while Red Features spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Features at s2.
0:33 Hardback opens 8 Rax against Features's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 8 Rax — Features has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Hardback opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Hardback. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Features has left on the field.
1:52 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack Features.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at Features's base.
2:26 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:57 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
3:29 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:58 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:51 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.
5:23 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
6:06 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.
6:39 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:03 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
7:43 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:08 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:24 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
9:41 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:57 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:31 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:02 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
12:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:53 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
13:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:03 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:36 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Features.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Features's economy simply wins this.
15:08 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:40 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:21 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
16:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:25 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
17:56 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:32 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:47 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
19:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:03 Even sunken colonies didn't help Features, Features has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:43 Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army after that battle.Half of Features's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
— The late game —
21:03 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.
21:33 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:19 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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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Features spawns in Green at s1 while Hardback spawns in White at s3.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s3.
0:38 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 9 Pool.Features shows 9 Pool — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Features's way right now.
1:53 Features decides to cheese today.Features Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
2:19 Features with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Features commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
2:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
3:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
4:05 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
4:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
6:13 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:19 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
7:51 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.
8:24 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.
8:36 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
9:49 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
10:17 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:05 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.
11:27 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:56 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.
12:38 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
12:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:37 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
14:09 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.
14:37 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:17 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
15:38 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
16:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:54 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
17:23 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:53 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Features is far ahead.
18:37 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:34 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.
20:06 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
20:33 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Features takes it — the early game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (36 lines)
0:17 Hardback spawns in Yellow at s3 while Features spawns in White at s4.Hardback in Yellow at s3. Features in White at s4. The map is set.
0:56 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:05 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:43 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:13 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
3:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:17 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:30 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:24 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.
7:25 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
8:00 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:11 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
9:47 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:27 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.
11:12 Features's army is small compared to Hardback!Features is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
11:34 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:22 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
13:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:35 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
14:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
14:39 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:10 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:56 Features decides to expand.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:33 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Features GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the early game.
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