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■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:19 The Purple V8 spawns at s4 while Green Holden spawns at s2.V8 in Purple at s4. Holden in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:43 V8 opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8, Siege Expand from Holden.
— The early game —
1:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:29 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.
2:00 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:03 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:43 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.
5:22 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:58 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:16 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.
7:42 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:11 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.
8:35 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
9:17 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:41 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:15 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
10:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:55 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
11:30 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.
12:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:17 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
12:46 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:16 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:22 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
14:42 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.
15:24 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:47 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.
16:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:41 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.
17:19 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
18:13 Holden shot down V8's nexus.The base falls. Holden rips V8's economy back a full step.
18:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:05 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
19:25 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
19:58 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 mid game —
20:28 With a few well placed mines, Holden swept through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
21:00 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
21:23 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.
21:47 Holden destroys V8's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Holden rips V8's economy back a full step.
22:17 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
22:46 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Holden looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
23:27 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
23:38 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:52 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.
25:09 V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
25:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
26:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:19 Holden spawns at s3 in Yellow while V8 spawns at s2 in Green.Holden takes s3 in Yellow; V8 settles in at s2 in Green.
0:40 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 —
0:57 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:27 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:12 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
3:15 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.
3:26 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:59 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.
4:18 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:36 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:04 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:55 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 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.
6:35 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.
6:56 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 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:12 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
8:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
9:02 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:16 Currently, neither Holden nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
9:49 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?
9:56 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:30 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:59 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
11:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:36 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
11:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:37 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:59 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:15 Holden hid some mines and it savaged much of V8's army! Holden's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
14:38 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.
14:51 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:21 Nice try from Holden to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
15:50 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.
15:59 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
16:32 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:58 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
17:12 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:37 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
18:05 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
18:24 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.
18:53 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:06 Both Holden and V8 appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
19:42 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:15 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
20:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:55 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.
21:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:51 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.
22:15 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:53 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.
23:26 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.
23:40 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.
24:13 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.
24:30 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.
24:53 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
25:08 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:56 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
26:22 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.
26:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:11 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!V8 gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:39 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:00 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:49 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.
29:12 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:21 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.
29:53 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
30:20 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
30:41 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.
31:00 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
31:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:50 Fortunately enough for Holden, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of V8's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
32:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:21 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:59 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:15 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:58 Fortunately enough for Holden, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of V8's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
34:14 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.
34:42 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.
35:19 Holden successfully blocked V8 from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
35:39 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:02 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
36:13 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Holden's tanks shred what is left of V8.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
36:35 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
37:06 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.
37:30 V8's nexus has been destroyed by Holden.The base falls. Holden rips V8's economy back a full step.
37:40 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
38:19 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.
38:44 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
38:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:11 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:49 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.
40:11 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
40:33 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
40:54 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
41:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:29 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.
42:09 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:53 Holden appears to have more army than V8!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:07 Holden moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
43:25 V8 pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
43:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:08 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
44:48 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.
45:01 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.
45:18 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.
45:38 Carriers massed and interceptors away — V8 finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
46:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:33 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Holden's tanks shred what is left of V8.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
46:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
47:11 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:34 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by V8.Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
48:01 Holden scouted the attempt but V8 is still going with it!V8 wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
48:28 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
49:11 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.
49:29 Holden sieged too far forward and V8's speedlots got in among the tanks.V8 holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:00 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:30 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.
50:43 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Holden's economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:10 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Holden is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
51:28 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
51:52 In terms of army size, Holden and V8 are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and V8 are level.
52:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:35 Holden is sieged behind the minefield and V8's zealots never reach the tanks.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
53:37 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
54:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
54:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:46 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!
55:09 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:51 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
56:11 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!V8 gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:21 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:43 Holden has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
57:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:32 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.
57:59 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
58:25 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.
58:34 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
59:00 V8 must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
59:35 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.
59:53 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
60:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:44 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.
61:04 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:25 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.
61:54 V8 casts some storm! But Holden lost no workers.V8 knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
62:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
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■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:14 The game starts with White V8 spawning at s3 and Green Holden spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s3, Holden at s2.
2:32 Holden gets Deep Six against V8's 2 Gate.V8 commits to 2 Gate; Holden answers with Deep Six.
4:37 V8 decides to cheese today.V8 Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
6:52 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, V8 attacks Holden.V8 commits to the cheese — it's at Holden's door already.
9:09 Holden GGs after being cheesed by V8.It works! Holden can't hold the gamble and taps to V8.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Orange Holden spawning at s2 and Yellow V8 spawning at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, V8 answers from s3.
0:47 V8 gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's 1 Fact Double Expand.Holden commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; V8 answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:11 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:00 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.
4:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:56 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:59 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:46 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:08 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:16 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.
8:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:53 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.
10:20 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
11:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:23 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
12:12 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
12:26 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.
13:01 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:36 Holden's army is small compared to V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
14:15 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:41 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:47 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
16:22 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
16:45 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
— The mid game —
17:20 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:06 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.
— The late game —
18:42 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.
19:13 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:34 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.
20:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
V8 takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Red V8 spawning at s1 and Teal Holden spawning at s3.V8 takes s1 in Red; Holden settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:48 V8 opens 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from V8, 2 Fact Vulture from Holden.
— The early game —
1:32 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:51 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:25 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.
3:51 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.
4:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:14 Holden failed to kill off V8's defending dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
6:05 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.
6:32 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
— The mid game —
7:02 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
7:47 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:23 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
9:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:39 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.
10:24 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:04 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.
11:39 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
— The late game —
12:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:04 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
13:46 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
14:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
14:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:34 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
16:09 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The Green Holden spawns at s3 while Orange V8 spawns at s1.Holden in Green at s3. V8 in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:35 V8 opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Holden, 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8.
— The early game —
1:26 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:09 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:01 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
4:43 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.
5:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:50 It seems like V8 has more units than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
6:33 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:06 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
8:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:43 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
9:29 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
10:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:28 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:05 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:33 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:50 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
13:29 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
14:05 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.
14:32 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:06 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:40 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.
16:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:43 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
17:36 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
17:59 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
— The mid game —
18:35 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
277 games
V8
198 – 79
Holden