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Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
army value
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (92 lines)
0:07 The Orange Arcane spawns at s2 while Blue Hardback spawns at s1.We're underway — Arcane spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s1.
0:44 Arcane gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Arcane commits to 12 Pool; Hardback answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:06 Arcane decides to expand.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:10 With some nice micro, Arcane successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:37 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:06 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:22 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
5:48 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:39 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Arcane's zergling pressure.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
7:12 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:29 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:01 Arcane is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Arcane needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
8:17 Arcane with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
9:01 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
9:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:41 Arcane failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Arcane's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:58 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:28 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
12:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
12:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:39 Arcane's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Hardback's front door.
13:19 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
13:50 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:00 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
14:42 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
14:55 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.
15:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:55 Arcane is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:52 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:09 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:56 Hardback's marine control slipped, Arcane's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Hardback.
18:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
18:45 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:18 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Arcane gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:36 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
20:08 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
20:49 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:39 Arcane is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
22:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
22:41 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Hardback goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:12 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
23:38 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Arcane!Hardback is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
24:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:44 Arcane is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
25:04 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Arcane pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:33 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Arcane edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
25:51 Arcane shot down Hardback's command center.The base falls. Arcane rips Hardback's economy back a full step.
26:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:37 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:00 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Arcane's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Arcane breaks Hardback's position.
28:37 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
29:03 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
29:20 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
29:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:13 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Arcane's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
30:31 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Arcane's force stays on that battlefield.
31:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:41 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
31:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:17 Arcane is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Arcane takes the middle of the game.
32:54 Arcane destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Arcane cuts Hardback's army in half.
33:25 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Arcane's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
33:33 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:15 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Arcane closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
army value
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (111 lines)
0:15 The Yellow Hardback spawns at s2 while White Arcane spawns at s1.Hardback in Yellow at s2. Arcane in White at s1. The map is set.
0:33 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Arcane's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Hardback, 12 Pool from Arcane.
— The early game —
1:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:23 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:12 Nice placement by Arcane, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
3:25 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:25 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:50 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:15 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
5:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:04 Arcane failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
7:19 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
8:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:29 Nice placement by Arcane, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:57 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Arcane!Hardback needs production, fast; Arcane's army has outgrown his.
10:14 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:31 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
11:10 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
11:29 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:16 Nice placement by Arcane, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Arcane holds the early rush without blinking.
12:57 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:04 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
13:39 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
14:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:35 Arcane's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Arcane from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:22 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:39 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
16:18 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
16:31 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:30 Arcane was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
17:42 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
18:49 Arcane brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
19:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:38 Arcane backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Arcane.
19:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Arcane clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
20:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:49 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Arcane knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:14 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:36 Arcane must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Arcane is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
21:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:22 Even sunken colonies didn't help Arcane, Arcane has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Arcane's position.
22:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:45 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Arcane knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
24:12 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:55 Arcane held off Hardback's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Hardback.
25:17 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:25 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
26:49 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:22 Arcane was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Arcane.
28:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
28:20 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:53 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:42 Arcane had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Hardback.
30:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
31:01 It seems like Arcane has more units than Hardback!Arcane's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
31:14 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
31:45 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:43 Arcane's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
33:01 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:18 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Arcane clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
33:56 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:26 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:56 Arcane 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 — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
35:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
36:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Arcane makes him pay for it.
36:41 What a pity! Arcane managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:21 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:08 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
38:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
38:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
39:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Arcane! Hardback's economy is suffering!Arcane gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
39:44 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
40:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Arcane GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Arcane taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Arcane, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
army value
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Arcane spawns at s1 in Teal while Hardback spawns at s2 in Yellow.Arcane takes s1 in Teal; Hardback settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:44 Hardback opens 14 CC against Arcane's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Arcane, 14 CC from Hardback.
— The early game —
1:02 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:33 Arcane's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Arcane wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
5:22 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:18 With some nice micro, Arcane successfully defend against Hardback's marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Arcane's defense was already in place.
🎙 Arcane holds the stronger army for now.
6:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
7:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:46 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:20 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
8:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:12 Nice control from Arcane! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Hardback's front door.
9:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:20 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:20 Hardback kills off Arcane's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Arcane's front door.
12:35 Arcane lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:00 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
13:47 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:08 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
15:08 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Arcane.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Arcane should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:40 Arcane starts expanding.Arcane takes another base — the economy widens.
16:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:35 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Arcane's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Arcane's way of life — Hardback marches on.
16:53 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:57 Hardback destroys Arcane's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Hardback rips Arcane's economy back a full step.
18:19 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
19:05 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:21 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
19:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:26 Hardback's M&M ball is rolling over Arcane's units.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:57 About half of Arcane's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
21:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
21:44 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:12 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:09 Arcane's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
23:46 Arcane has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
24:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
24:31 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
25:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Arcane GGs!Arcane types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Arcane, settled in the mid game.
■ Hardback
■ Arcane
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■ Hardback
■ Arcane
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Play-by-play (231 lines)
0:18 Hardback spawns at s1 in Orange while Arcane spawns at s2 in Red.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s1, Arcane answers from s2.
0:25 Hardback gets 2 Rax FE against Arcane's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Rax FE against Arcane's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:50 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Arcane places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Arcane expands.
1:30 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:54 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!Arcane tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:22 Currently, neither Hardback nor Arcane appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Arcane yet.
2:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:15 Arcane kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Arcane marches on.
3:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
3:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:13 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:29 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
5:05 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
5:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:03 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Arcane's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
6:25 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
7:25 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:32 Arcane is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
8:01 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.
8:28 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Arcane! Arcane is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Arcane breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
8:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:36 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:57 Arcane places down a hatchery.Quietly, Arcane adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:08 Arcane's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Arcane: the first units are already marching.
10:39 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Hardback!Arcane needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
11:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:18 Arcane's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Arcane's early aggression takes the lead.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Arcane is a step behind and knows it.
11:59 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:28 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Arcane starts the push.
12:46 Arcane places down a hatchery.Arcane plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:26 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.
13:39 Hardback's marines forced Arcane's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Arcane.
13:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:31 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:51 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Arcane is a step behind and knows it.
15:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:53 Arcane had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Hardback.
16:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Arcane destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Arcane clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
16:58 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
17:21 Arcane decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
17:50 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Arcane's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Arcane yet.
18:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:25 Arcane's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Arcane's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:52 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
19:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
19:28 Hardback dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!Arcane looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
20:08 Arcane successfully blocked Hardback from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Hardback.
20:16 Arcane tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Arcane goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:58 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Arcane!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Arcane's foundation.
21:27 Arcane might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Arcane needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
21:42 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:05 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:58 Arcane's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Arcane holds Hardback.
23:20 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:43 Arcane destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Arcane takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
24:02 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:36 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
24:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:15 Arcane was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Arcane gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:38 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:57 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:18 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
26:45 Arcane starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:36 Hardback's marine control slipped, Arcane's speedlings cleaned up whatever Hardback left!Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
27:45 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
28:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:47 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:54 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:36 Arcane had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Arcane absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
30:16 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:39 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Arcane takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
30:59 What a pity! Arcane managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Arcane goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:10 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:41 Arcane decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
31:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:26 Even sunken colonies didn't help Arcane, Arcane has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Arcane's position.
32:41 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
33:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:26 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:00 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:35 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Arcane doesn't even slow down.
35:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
35:15 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:40 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by Arcane.Arcane finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
36:04 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Arcane.Hardback goes for the raid — Arcane is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:18 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Arcane!Beautiful harassment from Arcane. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
36:56 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Arcane's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
37:16 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
37:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
38:06 Arcane is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Arcane's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
38:50 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Arcane is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Arcane. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:35 With excellent skills and micro, Arcane managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:01 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Arcane!Arcane looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
40:17 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
40:43 Arcane moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Arcane pushes.
40:54 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.
41:22 Hardback pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Arcane simply remade the army.Arcane holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:50 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:28 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Arcane.Hardback knocks, Arcane answers. No damage done.
42:44 Eager to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Arcane crosses the map with everything.
43:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:32 Hardback successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
44:12 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
44:51 Hardback dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!Arcane looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
45:12 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Arcane's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Arcane shuts the door on Hardback.
45:32 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Arcane is moving out!Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:40 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Arcane!Hardback is badly outgunned — Arcane's force is a size larger.
46:19 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.
46:38 Hardback successfully fends off Arcane's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Arcane home with nothing.
46:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:41 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:59 Plague first, then the charge — Arcane goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
48:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:54 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Arcane takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:04 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
50:27 Arcane moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Arcane moves out to end it.
50:37 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.
51:04 Arcane threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
51:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
51:49 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:22 Hardback dropped some marines into Arcane's mineral line!Hardback gets into Arcane's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
52:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Arcane is moving out!Everything Arcane has built comes forward at once.
53:18 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.
53:37 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Arcane's push is over.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
54:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:35 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
54:43 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
55:03 Attempting to end the game, Arcane moves out with his armies.Arcane tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:41 Currently, Hardback and Arcane appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Arcane are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
56:22 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Arcane's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:34 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:13 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
57:31 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:59 Arcane moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
58:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
58:24 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Arcane destroys everything Hardback had.The final army does its work — Arcane breaks Hardback late.
58:59 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Arcane's army.Hardback clips Arcane's army — real damage, but Arcane fights on.
59:41 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:03 Plague first, then the charge — Arcane goes for the throat.This is the big one — Arcane commits the late-game army.
60:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:48 Arcane threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Arcane throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
61:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
61:26 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:03 Arcane might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hardback did.Arcane needs an expansion soon or Hardback's economy simply wins this.
62:21 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:13 The tank line advances and Arcane's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Arcane late.
63:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
63:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:07 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
64:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:47 With beautiful placement, Arcane successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
65:27 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Arcane's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Arcane's force and backs off.
65:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:00 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
66:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
66:55 Hardback was out-microed by Arcane and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Arcane cleans it up.
67:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Arcane while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
67:56 In terms of army size, Arcane is behind Hardback!Arcane is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
68:18 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:34 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.
69:12 Arcane could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
69:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Arcane seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:57 It seems that Arcane only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Arcane clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
70:04 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
70:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
70:50 The tank line advances and Arcane's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Arcane late.
71:18 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:07 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
72:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hardback's force dwarfs what Arcane has left on the field.
72:53 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Arcane's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Arcane late.
73:18 After that battle, Arcane still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
73:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Arcane — the losses are light.
73:56 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
74:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:33 All of a sudden, Arcane has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
75:11 Hardback only destroyed about half of Arcane's army.Half of Arcane's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
75:24 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Arcane keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:56 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
76:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Arcane GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Arcane taps.
Arcane taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 The Purple Arcane spawns at s1 while Blue Hardback spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Arcane at s1, Hardback at s2.
2:24 Arcane gets 5 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Arcane's 5 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.
4:38 Arcane decides to cheese today.Arcane Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 It's all going Arcane's way right now.
6:45 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Arcane attacks Hardback.All or nothing: Arcane's gamble arrives at Hardback's base.
9:03 Arcane plays aggressively but Hardback defends in a very beautiful manner. Arcane loses all of his armies and GGs!Scouted, held, punished — Arcane's cheese dies at Hardback's ramp.
Hardback takes it — the early game decided this one.
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