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■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Holden spawning at s2 and White V8 spawning at s1.Holden takes s2 in Yellow; V8 settles in at s1 in White.
0:50 Holden gets 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 14 Nexus.Holden shows 2 Fact Vulture — V8 has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:44 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 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?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:54 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:15 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:17 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:58 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:34 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?
6:53 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:29 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:01 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:45 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:20 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.
9:43 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.
10:26 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
10:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:29 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
12:02 Holden only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:18 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
15:01 Holden destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Holden cuts V8's army in half.
— The late game —
15:43 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.
16:09 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:52 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:44 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
18:20 V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:36 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
20:16 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (364 lines)
0:12 V8 spawns in Yellow at s2 while Holden spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:37 V8 opens 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
0:46 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:37 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:53 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:18 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.
2:50 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.
2:57 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:34 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:00 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:32 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:17 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:28 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:06 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:33 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:33 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.
8:52 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
9:04 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:25 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:14 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
10:31 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.
10:48 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.
11:26 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:45 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
12:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:20 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
12:51 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.
12:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:23 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:52 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
14:09 V8 starts expanding.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:29 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:55 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
15:24 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.
15:31 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.
15:48 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
16:18 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:32 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:34 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.
17:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:57 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:22 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:48 Holden shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding V8's dragoons with mines. V8 is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Holden's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
20:24 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.
20:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:53 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:27 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:37 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
22:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
22:35 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:03 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.
23:30 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:47 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:13 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:53 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.
25:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:32 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:08 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:33 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.
26:40 At the moment, neither V8 nor Holden is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
27:00 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:17 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:47 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.
28:07 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
28:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:53 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.
29:06 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:29 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:16 It seems like Holden ran out of scans! V8's dark templars killed off Holden's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Holden.
30:41 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:14 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:53 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.
32:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:31 It seems like Holden ran out of scans! V8's dark templars killed off Holden's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Holden.
32:49 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:25 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
34:03 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:11 Both V8 and Holden appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:09 V8 went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Holden's tanks cleans up the mess!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
35:17 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.
35:43 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.
36:03 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
36:27 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
36:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:01 Holden's goliaths shred the carriers — V8 has to retreat.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:48 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.
38:22 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
38:35 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
39:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:13 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
39:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:52 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:30 It seems like Holden has more units than V8!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:37 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
41:14 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
41:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:51 V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
42:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
42:27 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.
42:59 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
43:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
43:45 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.
43:52 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
44:46 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.
44:56 V8's expansion have been wiped off by Holden!No reinforcements in time: V8 watches Holden level the expansion.
45:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
45:56 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
46:09 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
46:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:52 EMP lands on the arbiters! V8's recall is stranded and Holden cleans it up.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:10 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.
47:24 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.
48:03 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
48:17 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.
48:44 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
49:01 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
49:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:53 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
50:00 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:19 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.
50:38 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
51:01 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
51:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:58 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
52:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:35 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:54 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
53:15 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:08 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:49 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.
54:59 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
55:20 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
55:57 Both V8 and Holden appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, V8 and Holden are level.
56:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:24 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:53 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.
57:15 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.
57:33 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.
57:51 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
58:17 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
58:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:05 V8's storms land right on the marines — Holden's push evaporates in front of the nexus.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:47 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:58 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
60:28 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
60:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:06 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
61:25 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.
62:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
62:32 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
62:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:20 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.
63:33 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.
64:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:27 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.
64:55 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
65:07 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
65:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:43 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
66:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:44 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
67:14 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
67:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:58 V8's storms land right on the marines — Holden's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
68:18 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:35 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.
69:03 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
69:20 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
70:02 EMP lands on the arbiters! V8's recall is stranded and Holden cleans it up.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
70:30 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.
70:52 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
71:26 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
71:46 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
71:53 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.
72:12 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
72:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:05 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:26 Both V8 and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
73:39 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
74:16 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
74:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:52 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
75:06 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.
75:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
75:53 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
76:27 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
76:42 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
77:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
77:26 V8's storms land right on the marines — Holden's push evaporates in front of the nexus.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:49 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.
78:11 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.
78:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
78:50 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
79:16 In terms of army size, V8 and Holden are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
79:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
79:58 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
80:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
81:02 Holden harasses V8's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
81:21 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
81:37 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
82:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
82:26 Holden's goliaths shred the carriers — V8 has to retreat.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
82:39 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.
83:07 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
83:38 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
83:45 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
84:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
84:34 EMP lands on the arbiters! V8's recall is stranded and Holden cleans it up.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
84:59 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.
85:07 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:31 Currently, neither V8 nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
85:51 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
86:21 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
86:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
86:56 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
87:31 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
88:07 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
88:32 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
88:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
89:05 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
89:34 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.
89:53 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.
90:10 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
90:43 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
90:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
91:14 Holden's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — V8 loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
91:50 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.
92:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
92:20 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
92:51 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
93:13 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
93:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
94:01 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
94:19 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.
94:30 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:03 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
95:20 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
95:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
96:03 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
96:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:45 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.
97:10 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
97:36 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
97:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
98:19 Stasis on the leading tanks! Holden's line is cut in half and V8 cleans up the rest.Holden throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
98:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
98:48 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.
99:25 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
99:37 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.
99:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
100:27 The storm never came. Holden's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
100:49 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:57 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.
101:19 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.
101:45 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
102:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
102:21 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
102:58 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.
103:14 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
103:28 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
103:50 Currently, neither V8 nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Holden yet.
104:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
104:42 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
104:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
105:23 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
105:46 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.
105:59 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
106:24 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
106:59 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
107:14 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.
107:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
108:04 Stasis splits the tank line in half and V8 kills the rest at leisure. Holden is in ruins.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Holden late.
108:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
108:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
109:01 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
109:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
109:40 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
109:57 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.
110:30 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.
110:50 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
111:16 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
111:28 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
111:48 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
112:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
112:35 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
112:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
113:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
113:29 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
113:57 Both V8 and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Holden match each other.
114:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
114:43 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
115:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
115:23 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
115:47 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
116:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
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■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Purple Holden spawning at s1 and Blue V8 spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, V8 at s2.
0:32 V8 gets 14 Nexus against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against V8's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:13 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:08 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:54 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
4:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:39 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.
5:11 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:49 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:16 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
6:54 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:49 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
8:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:25 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:20 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
10:57 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.
11:21 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:52 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
12:16 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:53 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:29 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:23 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
15:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:36 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.
16:01 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:56 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
17:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:00 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:57 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
— The mid game —
19:35 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
19:59 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
20:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
20:59 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.
21:44 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
22:12 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
22:36 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
23:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!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 (46 lines)
0:11 The White V8 spawns at s1 while Green Holden spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s1, Holden at s2.
0:43 V8 gets 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 1 Fact Double Expand.V8 shows 2 Gate Goons — Holden has gone 1 Fact Double Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:12 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:06 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
4:37 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:52 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.
5:42 V8's army is small compared to Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
5:58 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:40 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:06 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:46 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:34 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
11:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:08 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:32 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.
13:14 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
13:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:19 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:35 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The late game —
15:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:45 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
16:22 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.
16:45 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.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
17:20 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:35 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
19:05 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:38 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.
20:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
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■ V8
army value
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■ V8
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Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:18 The Teal Holden spawns at s3 while White V8 spawns at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, V8 answers from s1.
0:33 V8 opens 14 Nexus against Holden's 14 CC.Holden shows 14 CC — V8 has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:11 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?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:01 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:34 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
4:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:44 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
5:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 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.
5:57 It seems like Holden has more units than V8!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
6:37 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:03 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
7:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:59 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:57 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 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.
10:01 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:27 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:25 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
11:48 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.
12:34 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.
13:04 Holden's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
13:14 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:42 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:44 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
15:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:50 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:24 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:55 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
17:16 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:27 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
18:41 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:19 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.
19:45 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
20:23 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
20:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:15 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
21:47 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.
— The mid game —
22:17 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
22:35 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
23:06 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.
23:41 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.
24:19 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.
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■ V8
army value
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■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 V8 spawns at s2 in Teal while Holden spawns at s1 in Orange.V8 in Teal at s2. Holden in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:34 V8 opens 14 Nexus against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's 14 Nexus against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:20 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:46 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:05 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
4:23 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
4:56 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.
5:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:16 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
6:35 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?
7:14 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:41 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.
8:24 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.
8:57 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 —
9:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:59 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than V8.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
10:54 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:10 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.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
12:42 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
13:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
14:05 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
14:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
15:08 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
15:42 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
16:22 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.
17:03 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.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:50 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
18:33 Holden destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
19:09 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:31 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!That's it. V8 looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats V8, settled in the early game.
Head to head
277 games
Holden
77 – 200
V8