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■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:19 Holden spawns at s2 in White while V8 spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, V8 at s1.
0:41 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 14 Nexus.Holden commits to 2 Fact Vulture; V8 answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:59 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
4:18 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:03 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
5:34 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
6:10 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:41 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
7:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
8:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:14 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:00 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:16 V8 appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
11:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:21 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:55 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
12:37 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
12:57 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:39 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:34 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
15:20 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:42 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
16:24 Holden's command center has been destroyed by V8.V8 finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
16:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:14 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:56 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:27 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.V8 limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
19:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
20:46 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
V8 takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns in Purple at s2 while Holden spawns in Red at s1.V8 in Purple at s2. Holden in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:50 V8 gets 14 Nexus against Holden's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from V8, Siege Expand from Holden.
— The early game —
1:29 V8 decides to expand.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:34 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:13 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:24 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
5:05 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:28 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:00 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:35 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
— The mid game —
8:16 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:18 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
9:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:40 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:24 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:32 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
13:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
— The late game —
13:53 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:29 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
15:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:47 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
16:14 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
17:40 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats V8, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:10 Holden spawns at s1 in Teal while V8 spawns at s2 in Purple.Holden takes s1 in Teal; V8 settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:33 Holden opens Siege Expand against V8's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Holden, 14 Nexus from V8.
— The early game —
1:20 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:35 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:37 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
4:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:55 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:57 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
6:26 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:55 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:21 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
7:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:22 V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
8:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
10:47 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:59 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:52 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:20 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
13:58 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:59 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
15:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:58 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:33 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:09 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:29 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:34 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
19:01 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
19:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:54 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches V8 level the expansion.
20:45 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
21:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
21:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:17 Holden did not have enough tanks to deal with V8! V8 sliced through Holden!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
22:43 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
22:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:45 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:03 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns at s2 in White while Holden spawns at s1 in Purple.V8 takes s2 in White; Holden settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:46 Holden gets Deep Six against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.V8 commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Holden answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:06 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:35 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:11 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
5:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:44 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
6:16 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:48 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:41 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:28 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
8:56 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
9:14 Holden appears to have more army than V8!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
10:02 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
10:18 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:26 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
11:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
13:00 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Holden.Holden finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
13:37 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:51 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:19 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:51 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
15:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:58 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
16:33 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
17:37 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from V8. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
— The mid game —
18:09 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:33 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
19:09 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:35 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.
20:04 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Holden abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
20:45 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
21:00 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
21:29 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
22:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (202 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Holden spawning at s2 and Red V8 spawning at s1.Holden in Yellow at s2. V8 in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:31 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Holden commits to 2 Fact Vulture; V8 answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:43 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
3:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
3:25 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:06 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:13 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
4:52 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
4:59 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:53 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:08 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:27 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 It seems like Holden has more units than V8!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
7:15 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:39 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:22 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:46 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:04 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:15 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
10:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:05 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
11:24 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:04 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:18 Currently, neither Holden nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
— The mid game —
12:34 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
13:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:17 V8's speedlots dealt with a lot of Holden's tanks while they were off position! Holden has to back off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
13:54 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:30 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
14:58 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:13 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:44 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:29 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
16:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:43 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
18:04 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:28 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:08 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
19:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
20:04 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:33 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:06 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
21:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:41 Fortunately enough for Holden, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of V8's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
22:09 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:28 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:51 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:24 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
23:47 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:25 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
24:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
25:14 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
25:41 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:54 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:40 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
26:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
27:19 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
27:38 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
28:07 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:40 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
28:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:13 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
29:32 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
30:02 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:25 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
30:49 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
31:10 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:42 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:12 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Holden abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
33:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:34 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:47 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:35 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
35:17 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
35:43 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:08 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!V8 gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:37 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:44 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
37:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
37:33 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
37:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
38:31 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:45 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
39:15 V8's army is small compared to Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:39 V8 is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
39:52 Holden scouted the attempt but V8 is still going with it!Plans change: V8's raiders are needed on defense.
40:09 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:35 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
41:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:24 Holden sieged too far forward and V8's speedlots got in among the tanks.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
41:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:24 V8 is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:48 It seems like V8 is aborting his harassment.The harassment is called off — V8 keeps his units alive.
43:16 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
43:38 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:36 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
44:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:36 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
45:50 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:14 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
46:48 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
46:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
47:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:47 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
48:05 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
48:57 Holden successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
49:26 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:35 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
50:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
50:24 Holden sieged too far forward and V8's speedlots got in among the tanks.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:59 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
51:41 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
52:09 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
52:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:45 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
53:35 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
53:53 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
54:07 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
54:50 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
55:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:35 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
55:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:05 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:39 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
57:06 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
57:18 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
57:41 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
58:10 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
58:31 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Holden.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
58:57 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
59:13 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
59:34 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:53 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
60:31 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
60:50 Holden harasses V8's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
61:04 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
61:28 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
62:02 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
62:24 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
62:31 Currently, neither Holden nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
63:10 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:26 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
63:49 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
64:02 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
64:32 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
65:01 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
65:08 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
65:47 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
66:07 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
66:34 It seems like V8 has more units than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
66:41 Unable to wait any longer, Holden suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Holden: everything committed, no way back.
67:06 After a long long battle, V8 finally takes the win.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to V8.
That's the game: V8 defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Teal V8 spawning at s2 and Orange Holden spawning at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:35 Holden opens Siege Expand against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8, Siege Expand from Holden.
— The early game —
1:25 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:20 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:05 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:30 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:45 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:14 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:39 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:54 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
8:32 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
9:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:49 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
11:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
12:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
12:50 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:31 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:31 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
15:05 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
15:40 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
16:07 Holden's command center has been destroyed by V8.The base falls. V8 rips Holden's economy back a full step.
16:41 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:16 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
18:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:21 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
18:55 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
19:34 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
277 games
Holden
79 – 198
V8