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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Blue at s2 while Features spawns in Teal at s1.Hardback in Blue at s2. Features in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:48 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
2:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:30 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
4:09 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:23 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
4:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:34 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:57 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:16 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
7:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
8:57 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:21 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:26 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
10:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
11:41 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:21 Features decides to expand.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
12:35 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:04 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
13:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:02 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
14:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:32 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:29 Features backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
17:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
17:22 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Features's army.Hardback cuts Features's army in half.
18:07 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:36 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.
19:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:25 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
19:50 Features harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Features makes him pay for it.
20:18 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:16 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.
21:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:09 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.
22:39 Hardback appears to have more army than Features!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
23:11 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
23:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
24:10 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.
24:50 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
25:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:48 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
26:16 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.
Features taps out. Hardback's mid game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Orange Features spawning at s1 and Yellow Hardback spawning at s2.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:52 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:13 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:28 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:53 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:07 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.
4:29 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.
4:52 It seems that Features only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:35 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:14 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
7:01 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:11 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.
8:46 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
9:58 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
11:02 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
11:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:12 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:42 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.
13:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:40 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:13 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:15 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.
15:49 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:15 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.
16:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Features is a step behind and knows it.
17:34 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:41 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.Features's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:56 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:09 Features having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Features taps.
Hardback takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Orange Hardback spawning at s2 and White Features spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Features at s1.
0:41 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:25 Hardback decides to expand.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:17 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:10 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:18 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Features! Features is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
5:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The mid game —
8:08 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:50 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:48 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.
10:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
11:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:57 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
12:27 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
13:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:25 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
15:03 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
15:47 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:29 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Features's early game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:12 Features spawns in Teal at s2 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s1.Features in Teal at s2. Hardback in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:46 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Features shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:51 Hardback starts expanding.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 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.
4:08 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:26 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
6:21 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:51 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
8:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:42 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:56 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
11:20 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:05 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.
12:16 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
13:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:03 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
14:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:03 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
15:39 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.
16:03 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.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
16:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:04 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
17:28 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
18:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:36 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Features's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
19:08 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
19:37 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.
20:16 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
20:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
21:07 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
21:46 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
22:00 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:43 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Features's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Features tears it down.
23:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:12 Hardback spawns at s2 in Green while Features spawns at s1 in Purple.Hardback takes s2 in Green; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:44 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Hardback shows 2 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:51 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Features starts pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:36 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
4:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
4:47 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.
5:18 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:45 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
6:19 Features decides to expand.More workers, more money: Features expands.
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.
7:20 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
7:51 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.
8:24 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
9:16 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:44 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:22 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
10:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:27 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:56 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:26 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
13:50 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
14:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:52 Features's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
15:22 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
16:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:28 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.Features's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
17:11 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:26 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
18:03 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:42 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:12 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 —
19:26 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
20:02 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
20:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
21:06 Hardback destroys Features's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
21:38 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Features GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (86 lines)
0:08 Features spawns at s1 in Orange while Hardback spawns at s2 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:37 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
0:53 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:28 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:14 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.
3:48 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
4:03 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.
4:38 Features decides to expand.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:23 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:52 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
6:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:42 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
7:00 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:42 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.
8:11 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:36 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
9:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:27 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.
9:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:31 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
10:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:26 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
12:01 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:49 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
13:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:12 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
14:46 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
15:12 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
15:24 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:00 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.
16:30 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.
16:42 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
17:06 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.
17:34 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:03 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
— The mid game —
18:43 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:36 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.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:21 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:39 Features shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
21:07 Features is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
21:35 Features doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Features thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:59 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:40 Features is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
22:56 Hardback scouted the attempt but Features is still going with it!Plans change: Features's raiders are needed on defense.
23:14 Features tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Features knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
23:47 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
— The late game —
24:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:49 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Features marches on.
25:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:30 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 Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:11 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
26:47 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.
27:25 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:17 Without any further reinforcements, Hardback's expansion is decimated by Features's armies.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
28:42 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:05 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
29:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
29:54 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.
30:20 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:44 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:27 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
31:40 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:19 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.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
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Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Teal Hardback spawning at s1 and Orange Features spawning at s2.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Features answers from s2.
0:36 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
3:07 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.
3:33 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
4:02 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.
4:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Features destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Features clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
4:59 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:31 Features decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
5:58 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:32 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:19 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
7:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Features right now.
9:24 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:48 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:37 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:18 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.
11:49 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:44 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:59 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:31 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
14:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:26 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
15:12 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:37 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 —
15:55 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:57 Features lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Features gained nothing for the cost.
17:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:51 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
19:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Features! Hardback's economy is suffering!Features gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:22 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.
19:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:11 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
20:50 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.
21:27 Features is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
21:52 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:21 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.
22:43 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.Features finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
23:04 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.
23:36 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:03 Nice try from Hardback to harass Features, but Features's reaction is just too agile.Hardback knocks, Features answers. No damage done.
24:36 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
378 games
Features
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Hardback