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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Blue while Features spawns at s2 in Green.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Features answers from s2.
0:47 Features gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Features.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:11 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.
3:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:20 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.
4:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:17 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.
5:47 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:16 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:41 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:16 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:22 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:59 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
10:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:27 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:56 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:45 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
13:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
14:21 Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:08 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Features.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
15:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:54 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.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
16:29 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:59 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.
17:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
18:07 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.
— The mid game —
18:40 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Features's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
19:06 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:44 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.
20:00 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
20:43 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
21:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:36 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Features's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Features's position.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Features has left on the field.
22:14 Features lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
22:46 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.
23:07 Hardback shot down Features's hatchery.Hardback finds the weak point and Features's new base is gone.
23:38 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
24:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
GG. Hardback closes it out over Features.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (35 lines)
0:07 Features spawns in Teal at s1 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s2.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:48 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Hatch.Features commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:21 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
2:32 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:08 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
5:57 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.
6:21 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:12 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
7:43 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
8:24 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:03 Both Features and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
9:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:15 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
10:46 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
12:13 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:49 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
13:20 Features desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
14:42 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:49 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.
16:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the early game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:19 The game starts with White Hardback spawning at s2 and Orange Features spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Features at s1.
0:32 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback commits to 14 CC; Features answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
2:17 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:44 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
4:03 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.
4:43 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.
5:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:35 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:31 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:47 Hardback successfully fends off Features's attacks.Features commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
8:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:45 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:09 Currently, neither Hardback nor Features appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Features match each other.
10:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:12 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:40 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
12:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:47 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:50 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
14:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:46 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Features wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:20 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
15:47 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
16:00 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
16:49 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
17:14 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:00 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.
18:31 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
19:10 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:48 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Features.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Features level the expansion.
20:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
20:42 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:05 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.
21:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:14 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Features is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
22:37 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
23:10 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.
23:37 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Features looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
24:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The Red Features spawns at s2 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.Features takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hardback settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:51 Hardback gets 1 Rax Gas against Features's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Features, 1 Rax Gas from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:16 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
2:13 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:52 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
4:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
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.
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.No more waiting. Features pushes.
6:26 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:52 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
7:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:01 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
8:40 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
10:42 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:20 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
11:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:04 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.
12:40 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.
13:09 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.
13:55 Features decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
14:17 At the moment, Features seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
14:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:25 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.
15:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
16:16 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
16:55 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:33 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
— The late game —
18:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:54 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.
19:40 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:40 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
21:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at s1 in Orange while Features spawns at s2 in White.Hardback in Orange at s1. Features in White at s2. The map is set.
0:48 Hardback opens 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Pool from Features.
— The early game —
1:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:30 Features decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:33 Hardback kills off Features's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Features's front door.
4:03 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.
4:33 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.
5:09 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:49 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:35 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:02 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:36 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
9:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
9:42 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
10:40 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
11:07 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
11:41 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.
12:06 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
12:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:09 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
13:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:19 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.
14:44 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
15:11 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.
15:32 Features's hatchery has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Features's economy back a full step.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
16:07 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
16:40 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:50 Hardback kills off Features's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Features's way of life — Hardback marches on.
18:15 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
18:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:37 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
20:16 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Features needs something special here.
20:43 It seems like Hardback has more units than Features!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Features should not take this fight.
— The late game —
21:16 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.
21:36 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.
22:12 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
23:10 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.
23:42 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Features taps out!Features types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Features, settled in the early game.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Features spawns in Yellow at s1 while Hardback spawns in Teal at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Features at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:35 Hardback gets 14 CC against Features's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:05 Features decides to expand.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Features's line. Great positioning.
4:22 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.
4:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
5:25 Features starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Features pushes.
5:55 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:24 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
6:50 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.
7:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:11 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
8:42 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.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:37 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.
11:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:51 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
12:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
12:46 Both Features and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
13:09 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
13:52 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:49 Nice control from Features! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
15:15 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
15:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:20 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
17:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
17:30 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Features takes the middle of the game.
17:52 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
18:31 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:08 Features starts expanding.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
20:08 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Features shuts the door on Hardback.
20:47 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 Hardback spawns at s1 in White while Features spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Features answers from s2.
0:32 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:01 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:20 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:57 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.
5:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:03 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
6:40 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:09 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:06 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
8:47 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:32 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.
12:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
12:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:46 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
14:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:37 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.
15:10 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
15:57 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 —
16:12 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:52 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Features has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
— The late game —
17:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:58 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.
18:29 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:43 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.Hardback's expansion burns — Features tears it down.
20:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
Hardback taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
378 games
Features
214 – 164
Hardback