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Games
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■ Hectic
■ Hardback
army value
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns in Green at s4 while Hectic spawns in Blue at s1.Hardback takes s4 in Green; Hectic settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:31 Hardback opens 1 Rax FE against Hectic's 12 Pool.Hardback commits to 1 Rax FE; Hectic answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:02 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:29 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
3:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:26 Hectic's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Hardback's front door.
3:57 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:00 Hectic with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:12 Hectic failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:08 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:29 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:10 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:36 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
9:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:37 Nice placement by Hectic, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
9:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:30 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:55 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
11:18 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind Hectic!Hardback is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
11:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:21 Hectic's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
12:50 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:43 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
14:18 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
15:13 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:15 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
16:59 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:50 Hectic kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
19:14 Hectic only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Hectic cuts Hardback's army in half.
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
20:13 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Hardback is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
20:39 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:09 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
21:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:12 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
22:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:21 Hectic's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Hardback's position.
23:49 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:10 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hectic is far ahead.
24:31 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:08 Hardback having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hectic takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
army value
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (220 lines)
0:07 Hectic spawns in White at s2 while Hardback spawns in Blue at s4.We're underway — Hectic spawns at s2, Hardback answers from s4.
0:34 Hectic gets 12 Hatch against Hardback's 14 CC.Hectic shows 12 Hatch — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:44 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
1:26 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:49 Hectic failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
3:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:22 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
4:34 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:59 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:45 Hardback failed to kill off Hectic's defending zerglings.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
6:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:58 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
7:18 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:10 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
8:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:39 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:59 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:28 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
9:58 Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
10:17 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:29 Hectic's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Hardback right now.
11:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:25 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Hectic's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:14 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:30 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
— The mid game —
12:41 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
13:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:36 Hectic's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent Hectic from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
13:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
14:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:40 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Hardback's foundation.
15:05 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:17 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:44 Hectic tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:17 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
16:42 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
16:59 It seems like Hardback has more units than Hectic!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
17:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:41 Hardback's marines forced Hectic's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Hectic.
17:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
19:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Hardback's foundation.
19:24 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Hectic's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
19:51 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:22 Hectic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:43 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:10 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
21:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:42 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
22:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:58 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:08 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:08 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
24:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
24:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
25:01 Both Hectic and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hectic and Hardback match each other.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:35 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
25:48 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:20 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.
26:30 Hectic is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Hardback's position.
27:10 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
27:21 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:54 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:16 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
28:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:59 Hardback seems to have run out of scans! Hectic's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
29:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
29:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
29:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
30:20 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:53 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:12 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:49 Hectic's zerglings didn't do much damage to Hardback's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Hectic's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
32:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
32:49 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Hectic right now.
33:20 Hectic starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
33:38 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:03 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:41 Hectic backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Hectic.
35:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:56 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
36:26 Hectic harasses Hardback and gets ahead of the game.Hardback looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
36:52 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
37:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
37:22 Hectic was unable to break through Hardback's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Hectic.
37:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:29 Hectic tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Hectic.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:47 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Hectic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:28 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:36 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
40:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:07 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
41:42 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
42:05 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:17 Currently, Hectic and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:01 Hectic threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:13 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
44:23 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
45:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:17 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hectic takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:30 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:58 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:26 Plague first, then the charge — Hectic goes for the throat.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
46:44 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
47:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:28 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Hectic's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Hectic late.
47:54 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:09 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
48:30 Hardback's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hectic's economy.Hardback knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:04 Hardback dropped some marines into Hectic's mineral line!Hectic looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
49:21 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Hectic gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:51 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Hectic is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
50:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:38 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Hectic's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:16 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:32 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
52:05 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:24 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
52:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:13 Hectic kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
53:32 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:54 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
54:18 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
54:36 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
54:55 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.
55:16 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Hardback's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:44 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:57 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
56:28 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
56:56 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
57:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:37 Hectic plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:41 With a successful harassment, Hectic hurts Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Hectic. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:10 It seems like Hectic has more units than Hardback!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
59:21 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Hectic is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
60:00 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
60:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:44 Hardback scans, the lurkers die, and Hectic's push is over.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:52 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:17 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
61:35 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
62:09 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:51 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
63:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
63:48 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hectic.Hardback goes for the raid — Hectic is ready, and nothing comes of it.
64:25 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hectic.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
64:37 Seems like Hectic is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Hectic wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
65:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Hectic. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
65:25 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:53 Hardback is leading the game with more expansions than Hectic.Hardback is out-expanding Hectic — the money game is tilting.
66:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:27 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
67:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:35 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:28 The tank line advances and Hectic's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Hardback is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hectic is hanging on by a thread against Hardback's army.
68:42 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
69:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
69:37 Plague first, then the charge — Hectic goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
69:48 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
70:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
70:31 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Hectic's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hectic's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
71:09 Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hardback — more than half the force is gone.
71:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
71:46 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Hardback pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
72:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hectic GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hectic taps.
Hectic taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
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■ Hectic
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:07 The Green Hardback spawns at s4 while Red Hectic spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, Hectic at s1.
0:30 Hardback gets 1 Rax FE against Hectic's 12 Hatch.Hardback shows 1 Rax FE — Hectic has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:31 Hectic starts expanding.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:31 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
2:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:25 Hardback was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:00 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:48 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
5:17 Hectic appears to have more army than Hardback!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
5:47 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:06 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:17 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Hectic's zergling pressure.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
7:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:13 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
8:30 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:06 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
9:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:57 Hectic kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
10:35 After that battle, Hectic destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Hectic cuts Hardback's army in half.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:17 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
11:44 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:17 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
12:48 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
13:05 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:11 Nice placement by Hectic, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
14:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:02 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
15:41 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:42 Hectic's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
16:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:59 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:14 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
18:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Hardback's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Hectic. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:19 Hectic starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
19:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:17 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Hardback's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:54 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
21:32 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hectic.Hardback knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
21:59 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Hectic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:29 Hectic appears to have more army than Hardback!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Hardback right now.
22:56 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
23:37 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:24 Hectic is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Hardback's position.
24:54 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:29 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
25:52 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Hectic!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Hectic's foundation.
26:11 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:19 Hectic seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Hectic's army.
27:39 Hectic only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
28:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:35 Hardback dropped some marines into Hectic's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hardback. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
29:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
GG. Hectic closes it out over Hardback.
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
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■ Hectic
■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:09 The game starts with White Hectic spawning at s4 and Red Hardback spawning at s2.Hectic takes s4 in White; Hardback settles in at s2 in Red.
0:37 Hardback gets 14 CC against Hectic's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hectic's 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:22 Hectic starts expanding.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Hectic with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:07 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
4:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:49 Nice placement by Hectic, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
5:16 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:57 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
6:20 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
6:56 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:42 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:13 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
8:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:13 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:07 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
10:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:35 Hectic with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:23 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
13:20 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Hectic! Hectic is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Hardback's front door.
13:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:10 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:19 Nice control from Hectic! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Hardback's front door.
16:52 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:56 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against Hectic's army.
18:44 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Hardback taps out. Hectic's early game was simply better.
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
army value
■ Hectic
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:07 The White Hardback spawns at s4 while Red Hectic spawns at s1.Hardback in White at s4. Hectic in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Hectic opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Hectic's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:48 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:19 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:46 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Hectic yet.
4:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:14 Nice placement by Hectic, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hardback's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
5:50 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
6:13 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
6:51 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:43 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
8:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:35 Nice control from Hectic! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
10:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:47 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
11:27 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:27 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
13:12 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
13:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
14:34 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
14:59 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:08 Nice control from Hectic! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Hardback's front door.
16:51 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
17:39 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
GG. Hectic closes it out over Hardback.
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