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■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Teal at s1 while V8 spawns in Green at s3.Holden in Teal at s1. V8 in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:55 Holden opens 1 Fact Double Expand against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Holden, 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8.
— The early game —
1:13 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:05 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:29 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:09 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
3:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:29 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
4:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 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.
6:06 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:37 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:44 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
9:01 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
9:47 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.
10:13 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:41 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
12:19 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
12:53 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:31 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
— The late game —
13:50 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:04 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
15:52 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
16:28 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:06 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:28 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: V8 defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 V8 spawns at s2 in Teal while Holden spawns at s1 in Orange.V8 takes s2 in Teal; Holden settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:42 Holden gets Siege Expand against V8's 2 Gate Goons.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from V8, Siege Expand from Holden.
— The early game —
1:17 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 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.
3:29 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.
4:06 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
4:39 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.
4:57 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.
5:34 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:05 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:47 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.
7:19 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
7:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:24 Nice bunker placement by V8, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:38 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 —
9:15 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:53 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 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.
11:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:41 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
12:03 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
14:08 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
15:08 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
15:57 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.
16:19 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:57 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
17:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:59 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
18:30 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:14 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:12 Holden spawns at s2 in Red while V8 spawns at s4 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, V8 at s4.
0:27 Holden opens Siege Expand against V8's 2 Gate Goons.Holden commits to Siege Expand; V8 answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:50 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:23 V8 starts expanding.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:48 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:48 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
3:18 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.
3:33 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.
4:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
4:29 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?
4:36 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
5:01 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.
5:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:59 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
6:10 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.
6:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:01 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.
7:33 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:23 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:50 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.
9:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:12 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.
10:27 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:06 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Holden marches on.
11:30 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.
11:51 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.
12:14 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than V8.Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
12:37 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:02 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:56 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:40 With a few well placed mines, Holden swept through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:36 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:12 V8 decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
16:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:45 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
17:26 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.
17:36 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.
18:07 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
18:24 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:44 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:40 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.
19:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:16 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.
20:48 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:23 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
21:54 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
22:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:35 V8's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Holden's tank came bombarding into the scene! V8 has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds V8.
23:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
23:26 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.
23:51 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
24:16 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
24:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:49 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.
25:15 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.
25:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:10 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:48 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
27:12 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
27:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:54 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
28:09 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.
28:46 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.
29:03 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:27 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
29:43 At the moment, neither Holden nor V8 is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Holden and V8 are level.
30:18 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.
30:26 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
31:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:21 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
31:50 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:24 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:43 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:12 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
33:38 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.
34:05 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:40 V8 went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Holden's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds V8.
35:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:40 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:24 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:04 It seems like Holden ran out of scans! V8's dark templars killed off Holden's pushing armies!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
37:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:19 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:33 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:24 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:35 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.
39:57 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
40:26 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
40:51 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
41:24 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and V8 are level.
41:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:58 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.
42:33 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.
42:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:12 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
43:37 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
44:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:13 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!
44:34 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.
45:03 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:28 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:45 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
46:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:01 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
47:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
47:42 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:01 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
48:18 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:00 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
49:31 At the moment, neither Holden nor V8 is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
50:16 Holden breaks the choke at last — V8's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
50:52 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:21 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Holden starts the long push.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
52:01 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
52:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:43 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.V8 throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
53:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:35 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.
53:52 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
54:05 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
54:41 V8 has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
55:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:21 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
55:33 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.
56:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
56:22 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:48 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:23 V8's army is small compared to Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
57:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:54 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Holden's tanks shred what is left of V8.The final army does its work — Holden breaks V8 late.
58:20 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:03 Holden shot down V8's nexus.Holden finds the weak point and V8's new base is gone.
59:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
59:50 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
60:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
60:42 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.
60:59 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.
61:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:38 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
62:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
Holden takes it — the late game decided this one.
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army value
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Play-by-play (87 lines)
0:18 V8 spawns at s4 in Purple while Holden spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — V8 spawns at s4, Holden answers from s3.
0:45 Holden opens 2 Fact Vulture against V8's 14 Nexus.V8 commits to 14 Nexus; Holden answers with 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:11 V8 decides to expand.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:24 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:29 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?
2:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:17 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.
3:40 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:20 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.
4:30 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:03 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.
5:27 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:54 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
7:08 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.
7:44 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
8:07 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:28 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:27 Nice bunker placement by V8, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
9:54 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:19 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.
11:01 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:18 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:45 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:22 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:03 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.
13:32 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:56 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
14:31 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
14:57 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
15:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:41 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
16:11 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.
16:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:57 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
18:29 V8's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Holden's tank came bombarding into the scene! V8 has to fall back!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
18:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:13 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.
19:41 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:17 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
20:45 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
21:08 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.
21:44 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.
22:02 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.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
22:18 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:49 Without any further reinforcements, Holden's expansion is decimated by V8's armies.V8 finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
23:30 Holden harasses V8 and gets ahead of the game.Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:56 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
24:08 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
24:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
25:07 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
25:45 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
25:53 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
26:38 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:50 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
27:14 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:13 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.
28:32 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:33 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:05 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
30:24 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:13 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.
31:54 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
32:09 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:40 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
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■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:15 Holden spawns at s4 in Blue while V8 spawns at s3 in Yellow.Holden takes s4 in Blue; V8 settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:37 V8 opens 14 Nexus against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Holden, 14 Nexus from V8.
— The early game —
1:33 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:54 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:43 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:11 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:35 Nice bunker placement by V8, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
5:11 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:40 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:22 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
6:50 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
7:34 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
8:45 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.
9:38 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
10:12 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.
10:44 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:22 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:44 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
13:16 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
13:45 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.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
14:33 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
15:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:34 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
16:22 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:03 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:37 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
18:04 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
278 games
V8
198 – 80
Holden