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■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Purple at s1 while V8 spawns in Blue at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
0:52 Holden opens Siege Expand against V8's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's Siege Expand against V8's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:50 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:01 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.
4:36 Holden destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Holden cuts V8's army in half.
5:17 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.
5:47 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:22 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
7:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:39 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.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — V8 needs something special here.
8:12 Holden destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Holden cuts V8's army in half.
— The mid game —
8:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:02 Holden is having a hard time catching up with V8's number of expansions.Holden needs an expansion soon or V8's economy simply wins this.
10:35 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:35 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.
12:06 Holden destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Holden cuts V8's army in half.
12:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
13:22 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.
13:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
14:43 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.
15:14 V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:33 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.
16:12 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
16:57 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.
17:26 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
18:10 V8 seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:02 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (119 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White V8 spawning at s2 and Blue Holden spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Holden at s1.
0:44 Holden gets 14 CC against V8's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:31 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:21 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
2:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:06 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:20 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.
3:45 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.
4:17 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
4:39 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:01 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:27 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.
5:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:12 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.
6:47 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:03 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
7:33 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:47 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.
8:22 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:09 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:05 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:17 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
10:42 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:16 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?
11:28 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.
12:02 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
12:13 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.
12:56 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:12 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:29 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.
14:52 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
15:22 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.
— The mid game —
15:43 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
15:56 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
16:28 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:17 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:39 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.
18:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
18:28 Holden scouted V8's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
18:54 Holden scouted the attempt but V8 is still going with it!Plans change: V8's raiders are needed on defense.
19:12 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
19:38 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.
19:58 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:40 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
21:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:28 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.
21:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:41 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:59 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:59 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:11 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.
24:30 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:12 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!V8 looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
25:19 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:46 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
26:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:48 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.
27:08 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:22 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.
27:47 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by V8.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:18 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:34 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
28:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:30 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.
29:51 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.
30:25 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:42 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
31:15 Holden dropped some marines into V8's mineral line!Holden gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:23 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
32:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:15 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.
32:50 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:12 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.
33:34 Holden's command center has been destroyed by V8.Holden's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
34:07 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:31 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:09 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.
35:29 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.
36:01 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:35 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.Holden's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
36:46 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:34 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.
38:08 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
38:33 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.
39:00 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Holden.V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
39:23 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
39:49 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
39:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:27 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.
40:48 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
41:16 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.
41:41 Without any further reinforcements, Holden's expansion is decimated by V8's armies.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches V8 level the expansion.
42:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Holden spawning at s1 and White V8 spawning at s2.Holden in Red at s1. V8 in White at s2. The map is set.
0:49 V8 opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8.
— The early game —
1:04 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:59 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.
4:33 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:35 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:01 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:38 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
7:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
8:45 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.
9:14 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.
9:52 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and V8 yet.
10:25 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:00 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
11:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:52 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
12:39 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
13:40 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:13 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
14:46 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:19 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.
15:51 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
16:22 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:46 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.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
17:26 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?
18:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:35 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
18:50 Holden only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
19:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:10 Holden destroys V8's nexus, denying expansions.V8's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
— The mid game —
20:46 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
V8 taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 V8 spawns at s2 in Blue while Holden spawns at s1 in Yellow.V8 takes s2 in Blue; Holden settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:33 V8 gets 14 Nexus against Holden's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from V8, Siege Expand from Holden.
— The early game —
1:10 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:04 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.
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
5:12 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.
5:38 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
6:16 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:45 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
7:46 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
8:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:06 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
9:40 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.
10:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
10:49 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:49 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:15 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:44 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.
13:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:28 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:29 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
16:19 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:15 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
17:42 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
18:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:54 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
19:32 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:12 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches V8 level the expansion.
21:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Holden
army value
■ V8
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Orange Holden spawning at s1 and Teal V8 spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, V8 at s2.
0:43 Holden gets Deep Six against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Holden commits to Deep Six; V8 answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:13 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:13 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:54 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.
4:39 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:46 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:19 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
7:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
7:48 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
8:28 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:57 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.
9:33 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:16 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:11 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:26 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.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
12:57 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:16 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.
14:06 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
14:31 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:39 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
16:07 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:37 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.
17:18 V8 starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
17:47 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:54 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
19:38 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:10 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.
20:41 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.The base falls. V8 rips Holden's economy back a full step.
21:15 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:15 The Orange V8 spawns at s2 while Teal Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:48 V8 opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's 14 CC.V8 commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:16 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.
2:16 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 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.
3:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 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.
4:33 V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:40 It seems like V8 has more units than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
6:05 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:30 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:04 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
7:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:37 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.
9:15 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.
9:40 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
10:59 Holden decides to expand.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:06 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
12:20 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
12:58 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:37 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
14:03 Holden has more expansions than V8.Economically it's Holden's game right now; V8 is falling behind on bases.
14:38 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:42 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
16:12 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:56 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
17:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
18:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:26 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
18:47 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted V8 — more than half the force is gone.
19:27 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:59 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.V8 finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
20:24 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:15 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
21:37 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
22:04 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
Head to head
277 games
V8
198 – 79
Holden