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■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The Teal Holden spawns at s3 while Yellow NerVe spawns at s2.Holden in Teal at s3. NerVe in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:33 NerVe opens Two Fact Vultures against Holden's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Holden, Two Fact Vultures from NerVe.
— The early game —
1:22 NerVe opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from NerVe. This is an early gamble.
🎙 It's all going NerVe's way right now.
1:55 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, NerVe attacks Holden.NerVe commits to the cheese — it's at Holden's door already.
2:20 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:46 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward NerVe — a lead, but not a safe one.
3:29 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:50 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:36 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.
5:05 With enough marines, NerVe kills off Holden's defending marines.Holden wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
5:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:14 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:46 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:04 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:17 Holden failed to kill off NerVe's defending marines.NerVe holds the early rush without blinking.
8:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of NerVe's army.Holden clips NerVe's army — real damage, but NerVe fights on.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
9:47 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:28 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:00 NerVe decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. NerVe pushes.
11:29 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.
12:03 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while NerVe is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. NerVe doesn't even slow down.
12:33 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.NerVe clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 NerVe edges ahead on army strength.
13:08 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:40 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
14:04 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
14:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:07 Nice marine micro! NerVe kills off Holden's marines and forces Holden to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — NerVe breaks Holden's front door.
15:44 NerVe destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — NerVe took it apart.
16:16 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:20 NerVe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!NerVe's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 It's all going NerVe's way right now.
18:02 NerVe's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!NerVe's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
— The late game —
18:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:55 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while NerVe is continuing to push across the map!NerVe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:27 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:04 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:35 NerVe is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!NerVe's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
NerVe takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 NerVe spawns at s1 in Blue while Holden spawns at s2 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: NerVe at s1, Holden at s2.
0:30 Holden gets One Fact FE against NerVe's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: NerVe's One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:04 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:21 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:36 The battle outcome favors Holden as NerVe's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks NerVe's way of life — Holden marches on.
4:17 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:54 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:20 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:44 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 NerVe holds the stronger army for now.
7:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:47 NerVe kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. NerVe doesn't even slow down.
8:29 After that battle, NerVe destroyed about half of Holden's army.NerVe cuts Holden's army in half.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:32 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:26 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while NerVe is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. NerVe doesn't even slow down.
10:50 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:24 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 NerVe holds the stronger army for now.
12:00 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
12:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:56 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:23 NerVe appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: NerVe has the edge over Holden right now.
13:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:34 Nice marine micro! NerVe kills off Holden's marines and forces Holden to pull some SCVs!Holden wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
14:50 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:26 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:10 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against NerVe's army.
16:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:11 NerVe kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — NerVe marches on.
17:37 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:05 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:32 Holden is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
19:07 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The late game —
19:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:07 Holden misplaced some of his mines and it backfired! NerVe successfully defends against Holden's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: NerVe holds Holden.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: NerVe is far ahead.
20:45 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:00 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.NerVe limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:49 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by NerVe.Holden knocks, NerVe answers. No damage done.
22:07 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: NerVe defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s3 and Green NerVe spawning at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, NerVe answers from s1.
0:43 NerVe opens One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's One Fact FE against NerVe's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:18 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
2:36 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:01 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:15 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.The early pressure works — Holden breaks NerVe's front door.
4:54 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of NerVe's army.Holden cuts NerVe's army in half.
5:30 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:13 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:37 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:22 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:49 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:05 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.The early pressure works — Holden breaks NerVe's front door.
9:48 About half of NerVe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
10:18 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
11:00 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:02 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.The early pressure works — Holden breaks NerVe's front door.
12:47 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of NerVe's army has been decimated.Holden clips NerVe's army — real damage, but NerVe fights on.
13:06 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
13:51 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
— The late game —
14:21 Holden appears to have more army than NerVe!Count the units: Holden has the edge over NerVe right now.
14:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:29 The battle outcome favors Holden as NerVe's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!NerVe's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
16:05 NerVe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:37 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
17:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:51 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
18:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
19:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, NerVe GGs!Nothing left to defend with — NerVe taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over NerVe.
■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:09 NerVe spawns in Red at s3 while Holden spawns in Orange at s2.NerVe in Red at s3. Holden in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:52 Holden opens One Fact FE against NerVe's One Fact FE.NerVe shows One Fact FE — Holden has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:48 All of a sudden, NerVe has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!NerVe's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:05 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:46 NerVe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.NerVe is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
7:08 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:39 All of a sudden, NerVe has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
— The mid game —
9:11 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of NerVe's army.Holden cuts NerVe's army in half.
9:44 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.NerVe clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
10:25 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
10:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:28 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.The early pressure works — Holden breaks NerVe's front door.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — NerVe needs something special here.
12:13 NerVe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
13:18 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
13:32 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:47 Holden kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!NerVe's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
— The late game —
15:26 The attack was a success, NerVe lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:56 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.NerVe takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
16:13 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
16:51 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:10 Holden kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!NerVe's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
18:32 NerVe seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:03 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
19:46 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 NerVe is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
20:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, NerVe GGs!Nothing left to defend with — NerVe taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over NerVe.
■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:17 Holden spawns at s3 in Blue while NerVe spawns at s1 in Yellow.Holden takes s3 in Blue; NerVe settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:37 NerVe gets One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.Holden shows One Fact FE — NerVe has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:28 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:25 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while NerVe is continuing to push across the map!NerVe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of NerVe's army.Holden takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
6:04 NerVe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.NerVe is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
6:38 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:01 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:52 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:42 NerVe showed some epic marine micro, Holden lost all of his fighting marines!Holden wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
9:18 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.NerVe clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
9:52 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:31 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:04 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:00 Nice marine micro! NerVe kills off Holden's marines and forces Holden to pull some SCVs!Holden wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:43 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:55 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by NerVe's armies.NerVe finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
14:18 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:43 Attempting to end the game, NerVe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. NerVe pushes.
15:09 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than NerVe.Holden needs an expansion soon or NerVe's economy simply wins this.
15:36 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:56 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while NerVe is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for NerVe. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: NerVe is far ahead.
17:24 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of NerVe's force stays on that battlefield.
17:47 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
18:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:27 Holden doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and NerVe uses his number advantage to break Holden's defenses!The mid-game push crashes through — NerVe breaks Holden's position.
20:11 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:39 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of NerVe's army.Holden takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
21:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. NerVe's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:16 The Green NerVe spawns at s3 while Purple Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — NerVe spawns at s3, Holden answers from s1.
0:48 NerVe gets One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: NerVe's One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:21 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:45 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.
4:17 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.NerVe wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:35 NerVe lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
5:47 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
6:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:02 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:35 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:35 Holden showed some epic marine micro, NerVe lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks NerVe's front door.
— The mid game —
9:09 Holden destroyed about half of NerVe's army after that battle.Half of NerVe's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
9:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:37 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:08 In terms of army size, NerVe is behind Holden!NerVe is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
11:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:09 Nice marine micro! Holden kills off NerVe's marines and forces NerVe to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Holden breaks NerVe's front door.
12:38 About half of NerVe's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 NerVe is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
13:26 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:02 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
14:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:08 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.NerVe wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
15:39 NerVe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
16:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:52 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
17:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:57 The battle outcome favors Holden as NerVe's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
🎙 NerVe is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
18:28 The attack was a success, NerVe lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:11 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.NerVe takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
19:40 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
20:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, NerVe GGs!NerVe GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ NerVe
army value
■ Holden
■ NerVe
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:19 Holden spawns in Blue at s2 while NerVe spawns in Red at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, NerVe at s3.
0:47 NerVe gets One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's One Fact FE against NerVe's One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:20 Holden decides to expand.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:40 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:21 NerVe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:13 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.
4:45 Holden kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
5:18 About half of NerVe's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
6:46 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:22 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
— The mid game —
7:51 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:45 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:00 Holden showed some epic marine micro, NerVe lost all of his fighting marines!NerVe wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
10:39 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of NerVe's army.Half of NerVe's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
11:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:56 NerVe's army is small compared to Holden!NerVe is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
12:37 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
— The late game —
13:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:48 With enough marines, Holden kills off NerVe's defending marines.NerVe wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
14:38 NerVe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 NerVe is a step behind and knows it.
15:02 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 NerVe starts expanding.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
16:35 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
17:06 NerVe having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. NerVe looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
7 games
Holden
4 – 3
NerVe