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■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:19 Hardback spawns in Red at s2 while Features spawns in Teal at s3.Hardback in Red at s2. Features in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:37 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Features's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Features has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:53 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 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.
2:51 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 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.
3:59 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
4:38 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.
5:05 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.
5:39 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:15 Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
6:57 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:13 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:26 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:24 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
10:11 Both Hardback and Features appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
10:36 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Features starts moving out.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:18 Hardback failed to kill off Features's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Features's defense was already in place.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
12:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:25 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Features pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:04 Features moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Features pushes.
14:33 Hardback decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
14:58 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:21 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
16:34 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
17:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
17:42 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Features's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Features yet.
— The mid game —
18:14 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:26 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.
20:11 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
20:31 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hardback taps out. Features's late game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Features spawning at s2 and Blue Hardback spawning at s3.Features takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Hardback settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:40 Features opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Features shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
1:53 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:00 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Hardback's army is small compared to Features!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
6:09 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:10 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
8:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:50 Features failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
9:15 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.
9:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:27 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:46 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:57 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Features's zergling pressure.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
12:24 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.
13:03 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.
13:30 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:51 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.
15:06 Features has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:47 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.
16:15 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
16:47 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
17:14 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:30 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!Features wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:53 Features lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
20:00 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
— The mid game —
20:38 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Features GGs!Features GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Features taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns in Red at s1 while Features spawns in Purple at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s1, Features at s2.
0:34 Features opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 14 CC against Features's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Features decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Features pushes.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 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.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 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.
5:20 Features's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
5:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:36 Features failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Features's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
6:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:58 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:41 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
9:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:30 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.
— The mid game —
10:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 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.
11:01 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:44 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.
13:20 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
13:50 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
14:18 Features starts pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:51 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
15:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:51 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.
16:33 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
16:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:04 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:26 It seems like Features has more units than Hardback!Count the units: Features has the edge over Hardback right now.
18:53 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.
19:38 Features kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Features doesn't even slow down.
20:11 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
20:39 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.
21:15 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Features has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
21:44 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
22:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Features closes it out over Hardback.
■ Features
■ Hardback
army value
■ Features
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:08 The Teal Features spawns at s1 while Red Hardback spawns at s3.We're underway — Features spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s3.
0:35 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Features's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Features's 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:52 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Features decides to move out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:44 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.
3:15 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.
3:42 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
4:04 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:32 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:43 Features must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Features needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
5:02 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:28 Nice placement by Features, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
6:36 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
7:16 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.
7:33 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
7:59 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
8:06 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.
8:32 With some nice micro, Features successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Features holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:10 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.
9:27 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.
9:42 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Features: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
10:33 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:16 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.
11:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:32 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:21 Features's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
13:34 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.
14:13 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:29 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
14:52 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
16:02 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.
16:19 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
16:47 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback clips Features's army — real damage, but Features fights on.
17:13 Features's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
17:24 Attempting to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:13 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.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
18:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Features — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:26 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Hardback gets into Features's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:44 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
20:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:44 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:03 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.
21:18 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.
21:42 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.
22:12 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.
22:34 Features decides to start pushing across the map.Features tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:07 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.
23:22 Features places down a hatchery.Features takes another base — the economy widens.
23:46 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:13 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.
24:34 The battle outcome favors Features as Hardback's armies melt into Features's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Features. The push continues.
24:59 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.
25:11 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.
25:32 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
26:09 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:31 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.
26:48 Features seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Features breaks Hardback's position.
27:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:04 Features starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Features's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:49 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.
28:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Features while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
29:29 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:48 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Features!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
30:20 Features is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
30:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:56 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.
31:25 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.
31:47 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.
32:17 Features brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Features starts the push.
32:46 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:32 Hardback's marines forced Features's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Features.
33:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:16 With excellent skills and micro, Features managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
34:32 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
35:03 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:47 Features had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Features holds Hardback.
35:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
36:50 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
37:19 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:39 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.
38:02 Features was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Features home with nothing.
38:28 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:40 About half of Features's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:08 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
39:23 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
39:53 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:27 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Features holds and Hardback falls back.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:51 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.
41:13 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Features keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:21 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:50 Features appears to have more army than Hardback!Features's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
42:10 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Features is moving out!Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
42:28 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:23 Features successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Features takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
44:25 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Features.Hardback goes for the raid — Features is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:06 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Features commits everything.This is the big one — Features commits the late-game army.
45:21 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
45:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:58 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Features simply remade the army.Features holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:24 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Features's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Features's force and backs off.
46:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Features — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:25 Plague first, then the charge — Features goes for the throat.Everything Features has built comes forward at once.
47:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
48:05 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
48:30 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
48:50 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:16 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.
49:28 Hardback dropped some marines into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
50:00 Hardback must macro up quickly or Features will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Features's force is a size larger.
50:12 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Features.Good instincts from Features; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
50:36 Eager to end the game, Features moves out with his armies.Features has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:41 Features's defilers made that army unkillable and Hardback's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Features's late-game push decides it.
51:59 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.
52:11 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
52:48 Currently, neither Features nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Features and Hardback match each other.
52:55 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Features's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Features's economy takes a real hit.
53:33 Features's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Features and Hardback yet.
53:50 Features moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Features moves out to end it.
🎙 Features holds the stronger army for now.
54:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:40 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Features destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Features breaks Hardback late.
54:56 Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Features took it apart.
55:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
55:51 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Features's armies.The base falls. Features rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
56:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
That's the game: Features defeats Hardback, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s2 and Teal Features spawning at s1.Hardback takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Features settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:51 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.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Features places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Features expands.
2:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:06 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:05 Hardback was out-microed by Features and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Features cleans it up.
4:30 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:17 Features only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
5:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Features is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Features goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:24 Features places down a hatchery.Features plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Features as the game develops.
7:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
9:00 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
9:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:10 Features with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:22 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Features's early aggression takes the lead.
11:44 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
12:17 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.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:55 Features starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Features crosses the map with everything.
13:34 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Features!Hardback needs production, fast; Features's army has outgrown his.
14:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:40 Features's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Features breaks Hardback's front door.
15:10 After that battle, Features destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Features cuts Hardback's army in half.
15:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Features seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:15 Features places down a hatchery.Quietly, Features adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:48 Features's zerglings are pushing out!Features tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:30 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Features's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
17:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:22 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.
19:07 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Features's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:36 After that battle, Features still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:07 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.
Hardback taps out. Features's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
380 games
Features
214 – 166
Hardback