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■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:14 The Green Holden spawns at s1 while Red V8 spawns at s4.Holden takes s1 in Green; across the map, V8 settles in at s4 in Red.
0:39 V8 gets 14 Nexus against Holden's 14 CC.Holden shows 14 CC — V8 has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:41 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:16 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
3:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
3:55 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:11 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
5:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:02 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:07 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:26 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
8:45 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
10:23 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
11:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:02 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:31 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
13:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:15 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:21 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
15:56 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:48 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
17:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:59 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
18:32 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
— The late game —
18:56 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:11 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s1 in Red while V8 spawns at s3 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, V8 at s3.
0:33 V8 gets 14 Nexus against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against V8's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:05 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
2:48 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:21 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:26 Holden kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:09 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:43 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:11 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
7:25 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:02 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
9:06 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
9:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:59 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:44 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Holden's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:19 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
11:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
12:08 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:59 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
13:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:10 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:18 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than V8.Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:58 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:30 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
15:58 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:10 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.
16:55 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
17:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:51 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:08 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
18:33 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:35 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
20:02 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
20:36 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:57 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.V8 finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
21:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:51 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
22:22 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
— The late game —
22:56 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.
23:07 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
23:37 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:02 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
25:00 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
25:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
26:04 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
26:32 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
26:56 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
27:16 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:24 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
28:54 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
29:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:47 Holden's command center has been destroyed by V8.V8 finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
30:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
V8 takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Teal Holden spawns at s2 while White V8 spawns at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, V8 answers from s3.
0:36 Holden opens 14 CC against V8's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against V8's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:01 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:06 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
4:19 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:09 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
6:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
7:04 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:07 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:40 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:49 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
11:23 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
12:26 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:03 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over V8 right now.
13:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:13 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
14:42 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:00 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
16:16 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:58 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:58 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
18:37 The attack was a success, V8 lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
18:58 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
19:36 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Purple Holden spawning at s2 and Yellow V8 spawning at s3.Holden takes s2 in Purple; across the map, V8 settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:28 V8 opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.Holden shows 2 Fact Vulture — V8 has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:14 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:19 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:42 In terms of army size, Holden is behind V8!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:13 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
3:42 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:12 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:58 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:50 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
6:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:24 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:58 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:53 Holden's defending marines kills V8's early goons.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:22 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
9:33 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:07 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
10:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:07 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
11:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:58 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
12:32 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:46 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:39 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:36 Fortunately enough for Holden, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of V8's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
14:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:28 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
16:47 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
17:06 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:29 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
18:04 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:28 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Holden.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on V8.
18:54 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:18 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:55 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:29 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
20:49 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:13 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:28 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
21:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:15 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
22:43 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:28 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
23:56 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:23 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:11 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — V8 marches on.
25:41 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:00 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:26 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:48 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.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
27:03 Holden did not have enough tanks to deal with V8! V8 sliced through Holden!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
27:36 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:00 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:10 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by V8.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Holden.
28:49 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
29:38 Holden failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, V8 cleans up and continues pushing!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
29:58 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
30:34 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing V8!The raid lands — Holden chips away at V8's foundation.
31:14 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
31:53 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
32:20 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:55 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into V8's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. V8's economy takes a real hit.
33:20 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:43 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
34:07 V8 appears to have more army than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
34:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:00 It seems like Holden ran out of scans! V8's dark templars killed off Holden's pushing armies!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
35:22 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
35:58 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Holden's army.V8 cuts Holden's army in half.
36:21 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:08 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
37:19 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
37:54 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:21 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to V8's economy.Holden knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
38:40 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
39:01 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.
39:20 V8's dragoons dealt with Holden's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor V8!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
39:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
40:19 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
40:30 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — V8 commits!Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
40:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:34 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
41:42 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
42:26 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by V8's armies.Holden's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
42:59 V8 has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Holden.V8 runs 1 more bases than Holden. That compounds.
43:33 V8 decides to expand.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
43:58 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
44:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:31 V8's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Holden has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
45:08 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:40 V8 shot down Holden's command center.The base falls. V8 rips Holden's economy back a full step.
46:09 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:49 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Holden's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. V8's late-game push decides it.
47:22 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:48 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:16 The Orange Holden spawns at s3 while Blue V8 spawns at s2.Holden in Orange at s3. V8 in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:34 Holden opens 1 Fact Double Expand against V8's 14 Nexus.Holden shows 1 Fact Double Expand — V8 has gone 14 Nexus. 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.
1:51 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
3:21 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.
4:06 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
4:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:43 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:13 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
6:42 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:06 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:07 The battle outcome favors Holden as V8's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!V8's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
8:37 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
9:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:49 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
10:15 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
11:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:26 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
12:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
12:33 Holden only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
12:57 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:27 V8 starts expanding.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:14 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:40 V8 must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
15:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:52 V8's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
16:13 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:54 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:20 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
17:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:25 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
19:10 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
20:09 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Holden's workers!Holden looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
20:41 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
21:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!Nothing left to defend with — V8 taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats V8, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s4 and Orange V8 spawning at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s4, V8 answers from s3.
0:45 V8 opens 2 Gate Goons against Holden's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's Deep Six against V8's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:25 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:26 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:58 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:21 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
4:46 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
5:20 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:59 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:39 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:03 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:11 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
9:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.V8 takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
10:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Holden takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
10:50 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
11:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:38 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:08 V8 only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — V8 took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:46 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:33 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
15:00 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
15:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:08 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
16:37 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
17:27 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:27 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against V8's army.
19:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
V8 takes it — the early game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Yellow at s4 while V8 spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s4, V8 at s1.
2:18 Holden opens Siege Expand against V8's 2 Gate.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's Siege Expand against V8's 2 Gate.
4:31 V8 opens with a cheesy build.V8 Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
6:55 V8 with an aggressive opening starts to attack Holden.V8 commits to the cheese — it's at Holden's door already.
9:07 Holden was unable to defend V8's armies and taps out.It works! Holden can't hold the gamble and taps to V8.
Holden taps out. V8's early game was simply better.
Head to head
146 games
Holden
37 – 109
V8