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■ DieseL
■ Hardback
army value
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Blue Hardback spawning at s4 and Purple DieseL spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s4, DieseL at s1.
0:49 DieseL opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Hardback, 12 Pool from DieseL.
— The early game —
1:06 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:45 DieseL places down a hatchery.Quietly, DieseL adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 DieseL with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
3:33 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.
3:59 Hardback has enough marines to deal with DieseL's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
4:37 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback takes a bite out of DieseL's force and backs off.
5:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:08 DieseL with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.DieseL tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
7:15 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:24 DieseL was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to DieseL's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and DieseL yet.
10:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:16 DieseL's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
11:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:29 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!DieseL wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
12:53 DieseL has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:18 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for DieseL — the losses are light.
13:49 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
14:38 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:02 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
15:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:02 Hardback kills off DieseL's zerglings with his marines!DieseL wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:34 DieseL lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for DieseL — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
17:52 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
18:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:48 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of DieseL's zergling.DieseL's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
19:24 Hardback only destroyed about half of DieseL's army.Hardback cuts DieseL's army in half.
— The late game —
19:58 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:38 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:01 DieseL having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — DieseL taps.
That's the game: Hardback defeats DieseL, settled in the mid game.
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
army value
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:19 DieseL spawns at s2 in Blue while Hardback spawns at s3 in Green.DieseL takes s2 in Blue; Hardback settles in at s3 in Green.
0:36 Hardback gets 14 CC against DieseL's 12 Hatch.DieseL commits to 12 Hatch; Hardback answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:09 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 DieseL moves out with his armies.Here it comes: DieseL crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:37 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 With beautiful placement, DieseL successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.DieseL takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 It seems that DieseL only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.DieseL clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
5:11 Hardback starts expanding.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
5:43 DieseL's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
6:10 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL takes another base — the economy widens.
6:54 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.
🎙 Slight advantage DieseL as the game develops.
7:27 Hardback successfully fends off DieseL's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends DieseL home with nothing.
7:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off DieseL while losing less than half of his army.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback clips DieseL's army — real damage, but DieseL fights on.
8:43 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.DieseL tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:12 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:16 With beautiful placement, DieseL successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — DieseL cleans it up.
10:48 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off DieseL while losing less than half of his army.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:49 In terms of army size, Hardback is behind DieseL!Hardback is badly outgunned — DieseL's force is a size larger.
12:29 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:54 DieseL decides to move out with his armies.DieseL tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:31 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:36 Nice control from DieseL! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. DieseL's early aggression takes the lead.
14:55 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.DieseL pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:37 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:09 DieseL brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!DieseL's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
16:34 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
17:39 DieseL is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. DieseL takes the middle of the game.
18:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:30 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of DieseL's army has been decimated.Hardback clips DieseL's army — real damage, but DieseL fights on.
18:57 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by DieseL.Hardback goes for the raid — DieseL is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:26 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL takes another base — the economy widens.
20:05 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing DieseL!Hardback gets into DieseL's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:45 DieseL starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!DieseL's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 DieseL has built a commanding army lead — Hardback needs something special here.
21:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:32 DieseL is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. DieseL takes the middle of the game.
22:16 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.DieseL pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:41 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hardback GGs!Hardback types it out: GG.
DieseL takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
army value
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:11 Hardback spawns at s3 in Yellow while DieseL spawns at s2 in Teal.Hardback in Yellow at s3. DieseL in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against DieseL's 12 Hatch.Hardback commits to 2 Rax FE; DieseL answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 DieseL starts expanding.DieseL plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 DieseL with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 With some nice micro, DieseL successfully defend against Hardback's marines.DieseL holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:46 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.DieseL pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:30 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:57 DieseL places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: DieseL expands.
6:24 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
6:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:31 DieseL kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — DieseL marches on.
8:02 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of DieseL's force stays on that battlefield.
8:24 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:05 It seems like DieseL has more units than Hardback!Count the units: DieseL has the edge over Hardback right now.
9:33 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.DieseL tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:44 DieseL failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
11:17 It seems that DieseL only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.DieseL takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
11:33 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 DieseL holds the stronger army for now.
12:09 DieseL with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
12:37 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
13:21 DieseL places down a hatchery.Quietly, DieseL adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:20 Nice control from DieseL! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. DieseL's early aggression takes the lead.
14:49 DieseL destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.DieseL cuts Hardback's army in half.
15:30 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:50 DieseL's zerglings are pushing out!DieseL goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:32 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.
🎙 DieseL edges ahead on army strength.
17:01 DieseL's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!Hardback wasn't ready. DieseL's early aggression takes the lead.
17:36 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.DieseL pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:26 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.DieseL goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:29 DieseL seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Hardback is totally losing this battle!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. DieseL takes the middle of the game.
🎙 DieseL's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
20:07 DieseL looks beastly after destroying more than half of Hardback's army.When the smoke clears, DieseL has erased most of what Hardback brought.
— The late game —
20:35 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hardback taps.
DieseL takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
army value
■ DieseL
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:18 The Red DieseL spawns at s3 while White Hardback spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: DieseL at s3, Hardback at s1.
0:29 DieseL opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.DieseL shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:50 DieseL starts expanding.Quietly, DieseL adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:47 DieseL with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.DieseL goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
2:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:47 DieseL failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.DieseL's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
3:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, DieseL destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.DieseL takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
3:36 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:04 DieseL's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between DieseL and Hardback yet.
4:41 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.DieseL goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:22 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:39 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
6:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:38 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while DieseL is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — DieseL marches on.
7:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback takes a bite out of DieseL's force and backs off.
7:40 DieseL's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from DieseL: the first units are already marching.
8:03 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
8:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:52 DieseL failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:56 DieseL's zerglings are pushing out!DieseL tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:56 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL takes another base — the economy widens.
11:21 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
11:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:56 DieseL's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks DieseL's front door.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for DieseL — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:24 DieseL starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!DieseL hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:58 DieseL is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. DieseL takes the middle of the game.
14:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, DieseL destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.DieseL clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
14:41 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of DieseL's army has been decimated.Hardback clips DieseL's army — real damage, but DieseL fights on.
15:10 DieseL 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 DieseL.
15:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:53 DieseL tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.DieseL knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:29 Hardback has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than DieseL.Hardback is out-expanding DieseL — the money game is tilting.
16:55 DieseL places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: DieseL expands.
17:11 DieseL tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.DieseL goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:30 DieseL starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!DieseL hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:51 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
18:16 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:19 DieseL's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent DieseL from further poking in!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — DieseL gained nothing for the cost.
19:45 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:52 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback takes a bite out of DieseL's force and backs off.
20:28 DieseL places down a hatchery.DieseL plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:40 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
21:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:34 Hardback kills off DieseL's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks DieseL's way of life — Hardback marches on.
22:00 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:41 DieseL decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. DieseL pushes.
23:11 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:05 Even sunken colonies didn't help DieseL, DieseL has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!DieseL's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
24:20 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback clips DieseL's army — real damage, but DieseL fights on.
24:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:08 What a pity! DieseL managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.DieseL knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
25:32 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:16 Even sunken colonies didn't help DieseL, DieseL has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks DieseL's position.
26:38 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:27 DieseL tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.DieseL goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:49 It seems like Hardback has more units than DieseL!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over DieseL right now.
28:16 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:13 DieseL's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Hardback's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: DieseL holds Hardback.
29:23 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:14 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by DieseL!Beautiful harassment from DieseL. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:40 DieseL is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.DieseL hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:56 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:46 Even sunken colonies didn't help DieseL, DieseL has to pull some drones to fight against Hardback's marines!DieseL's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
32:13 DieseL has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
32:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, DieseL destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.DieseL clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
33:09 DieseL starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; DieseL starts the push.
33:21 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
33:54 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.
34:18 DieseL's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Hardback has enough M&M to prevent DieseL from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds DieseL.
34:35 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for DieseL — the losses are light.
34:57 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:18 Hardback appears to have more army than DieseL!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — DieseL should not take this fight.
35:54 DieseL 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 DieseL.
— The late game —
36:22 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
36:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:01 DieseL plagues the vessels and Hardback no longer has the detection to push any further.DieseL holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:35 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off DieseL while losing less than half of his army.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:12 DieseL moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything DieseL has built comes forward at once.
38:46 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:25 Hardback's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to DieseL.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
39:43 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
40:08 DieseL destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.DieseL takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
40:40 Plague first, then the charge — DieseL goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: DieseL moves out to end it.
41:11 Hardback creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:54 DieseL threw the swarm at a full tank line and Hardback barely moved.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:37 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:56 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — DieseL is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: DieseL moves out to end it.
43:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:05 DieseL could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks DieseL late.
44:35 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
45:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off DieseL while losing less than half of his army.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:16 What a pity! DieseL managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on DieseL.
45:57 Hardback moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
46:20 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to DieseL's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — DieseL should not take this fight.
46:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:03 DieseL could not break the tank line, and Hardback is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks DieseL late.
47:26 About half of DieseL's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, DieseL destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.DieseL takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
48:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, DieseL GGs!That's it. DieseL looks at the field one last time and concedes.
DieseL taps out. Hardback's late game was simply better.
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■ Hardback
army value
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■ Hardback
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Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:08 Hardback spawns at s4 in Green while DieseL spawns at s1 in Blue.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s4, DieseL answers from s1.
0:31 Hardback gets 8 Rax against DieseL's 5 Pool.Hardback shows 8 Rax — DieseL has gone 5 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Hardback opens with a cheesy build.Hardback Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:35 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack DieseL.All or nothing: Hardback's gamble arrives at DieseL's base.
2:03 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:23 DieseL starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. DieseL pushes.
2:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:25 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks DieseL's front door.
3:56 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
4:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off DieseL while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for DieseL — the losses are light.
5:03 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:17 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.DieseL goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:54 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:15 DieseL places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: DieseL expands.
6:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:13 Hardback gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks DieseL's front door.
7:55 After that battle, DieseL still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:36 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:02 DieseL is putting early pressure with his zerglings.DieseL goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:29 DieseL's army is small compared to Hardback!DieseL is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:32 Hardback successfully fends off DieseL's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends DieseL home with nothing.
10:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback clips DieseL's army — real damage, but DieseL fights on.
12:06 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:21 DieseL with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.DieseL tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:50 DieseL desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, DieseL adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:56 DieseL's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — DieseL breaks Hardback's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for DieseL — the losses are light.
14:45 With excellent skills and micro, DieseL managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
15:12 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:51 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
16:28 DieseL brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!DieseL's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:12 DieseL is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. DieseL takes the middle of the game.
17:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.DieseL keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:44 Hardback's command center has been destroyed by DieseL.Hardback's expansion burns — DieseL tears it down.
19:10 Hardback tried to harass DieseL but DieseL successfully fends off the harassment.Hardback goes for the raid — DieseL is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:39 DieseL tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.DieseL knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
20:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:29 DieseL is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.DieseL's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:09 At the moment, DieseL seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: DieseL has the edge over Hardback right now.
— The late game —
21:39 DieseL places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: DieseL expands.
22:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:18 DieseL's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — DieseL breaks Hardback's position.
🎙 DieseL's force dwarfs what Hardback has left on the field.
22:57 DieseL only destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Half of Hardback's force is gone — DieseL took it apart.
23:15 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of DieseL's army.Hardback takes a bite out of DieseL's force and backs off.
23:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, DieseL starts moving out.DieseL tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:31 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
24:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:20 DieseL kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for DieseL. The push continues.
25:37 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.DieseL pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:24 Losing only less than half of his army, DieseL seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:41 Hardback tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by DieseL.Hardback goes for the raid — DieseL is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Hardback is hanging on by a thread against DieseL's army.
27:15 Hardback dropped some marines into DieseL's mineral line!Hardback gets into DieseL's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:43 DieseL starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!DieseL hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
DieseL takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
2 games
DieseL
2 – 0
Hardback