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■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:13 Holden spawns at s1 in Orange while Abseil spawns at s2 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Abseil at s2.
0:26 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:54 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:02 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:49 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
3:28 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
4:05 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
4:36 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:04 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:23 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:49 Currently, neither Holden nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Abseil yet.
6:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:37 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Abseil! Abseil is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
7:08 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
7:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:42 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
8:04 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:30 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
9:00 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.
9:20 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
9:56 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
10:13 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:28 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:12 Abseil failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
11:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:14 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:38 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:59 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:22 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
13:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
14:14 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Abseil's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
14:36 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:07 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
15:20 Holden's army is small compared to Abseil!Holden needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
15:50 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:32 Abseil is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
16:56 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:39 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Abseil.Holden goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:33 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
18:56 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:47 Abseil is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
20:10 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
20:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:59 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
21:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:52 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Abseil's units!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
22:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
22:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:49 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Abseil!Holden gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:27 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
23:44 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
24:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:40 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
24:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:21 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:39 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
26:18 Holden is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!Abseil's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
26:34 Seems like Holden is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Holden wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
27:05 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Abseil.Holden goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:16 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
27:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:07 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:44 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
28:55 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:27 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
29:55 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:34 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
31:39 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:00 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:53 Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:51 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:15 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:43 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:11 Even sunken colonies didn't help Abseil, Abseil has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
35:56 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
36:26 Abseil is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Holden.Abseil needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
36:56 Abseil harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Holden's foundation.
37:27 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
37:47 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
38:43 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:06 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:16 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
39:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:37 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
41:08 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
41:36 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
42:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:35 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Abseil's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Abseil late.
42:55 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:51 Abseil successfully harasses Holden's economy.Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:17 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
44:24 Abseil must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Abseil is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
45:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
45:19 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Abseil's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Abseil late.
45:44 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:02 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Holden looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
47:23 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
47:37 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.
48:18 The battle outcome favors Holden as Abseil's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
48:38 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
48:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:32 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Abseil's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.The base falls. Holden rips Abseil's economy back a full step.
49:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Holden's foundation.
50:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
Holden takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Holden spawning at s2 and Orange Abseil spawning at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Abseil answers from s1.
0:42 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:08 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:18 Holden kills off Abseil's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:31 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:14 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:49 Holden kills off Abseil's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
9:21 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
9:52 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
10:21 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:16 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
13:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
14:06 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:30 Holden appears to have more army than Abseil!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
15:18 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
15:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:24 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
16:41 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
18:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Abseil is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
— The mid game —
18:39 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:12 Abseil having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Abseil GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:16 Holden spawns in Blue at s2 while Abseil spawns in Green at s1.Holden in Blue at s2. Abseil in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Holden shows 1 Rax Gas — Abseil has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
2:14 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:07 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:58 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:51 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:24 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:18 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:29 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
9:12 Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
9:48 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:19 Both Holden and Abseil appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Abseil yet.
10:41 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:52 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:27 Abseil only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Abseil.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Abseil level the expansion.
14:12 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:46 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
16:17 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Abseil — more than half the force is gone.
17:05 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
17:25 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
17:53 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
18:44 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:08 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Holden spawns at s1 while Green Abseil spawns at s2.Holden takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Abseil settles in at s2 in Green.
0:30 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Pool.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Abseil has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Holden starts expanding.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
2:10 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:30 Abseil's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
4:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
4:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:58 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
5:25 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:22 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:30 The battle outcome favors Holden as Abseil's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
7:52 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:58 Abseil's army is small compared to Holden!Abseil is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
9:34 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
10:03 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:03 Abseil failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Abseil is a step behind and knows it.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:03 Holden only destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Holden cuts Abseil's army in half.
12:19 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:44 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
13:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:12 Abseil failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
14:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
15:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
15:57 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:23 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:20 Abseil was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Abseil.
17:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
— The late game —
18:27 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:38 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:20 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:45 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
20:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:35 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:05 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:49 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
22:14 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.Abseil's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
22:45 Abseil is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:19 Holden scouted the attempt but Abseil is still going with it!Plans change: Abseil's raiders are needed on defense.
23:47 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Holden looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
24:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Abseil taps out!Abseil GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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■ Abseil
army value
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■ Abseil
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Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:13 Holden spawns at s4 in Blue while Abseil spawns at s1 in Purple.We're underway — Holden spawns at s4, Abseil answers from s1.
0:30 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Abseil's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:47 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:28 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:01 Nice placement by Abseil, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
3:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:09 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:29 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
4:46 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
5:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
5:38 Holden was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:05 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
6:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
6:47 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:14 Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
7:27 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Holden right now.
7:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:20 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
9:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
9:35 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:10 Abseil failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
10:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:34 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:48 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
12:42 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Abseil! Abseil is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
13:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:45 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The mid game —
14:15 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:34 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.
14:52 Abseil's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:53 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
16:05 Holden's army is small compared to Abseil!Holden needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
16:35 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
16:54 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:05 Abseil's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Abseil from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
18:29 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:46 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
19:21 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:58 Holden's marines forced Abseil's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
20:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:44 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:18 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Abseil's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:49 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:05 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
22:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:11 Holden's marines forced Abseil's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
23:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
24:09 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:16 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:41 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:40 Abseil backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
25:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:19 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:53 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Holden looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
27:03 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:03 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:19 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
28:46 Currently, neither Holden nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Abseil match each other.
29:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:19 Abseil's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
29:58 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
30:41 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:01 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
31:35 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
31:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:10 Abseil's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
32:33 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:10 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:32 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:13 The battle outcome favors Holden as Abseil's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
34:25 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
35:22 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Holden's foundation.
35:53 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Abseil.
36:14 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:46 Abseil held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Holden.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:39 Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
37:56 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Abseil knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
38:26 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:12 The battle outcome favors Holden as Abseil's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Holden marches on.
39:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:05 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:12 Abseil successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Abseil's line. Great positioning.
41:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
42:28 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Holden.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
— The late game —
42:38 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
43:17 Plague first, then the charge — Abseil goes for the throat.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
43:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:06 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Abseil's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
44:53 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:11 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:28 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
45:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:10 Holden kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
46:44 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:33 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
47:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:11 Holden kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Holden marches on.
48:31 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
49:31 Plague first, then the charge — Abseil goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
49:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:05 Holden's siege line holds and Abseil's ultralisks die on the way in.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
50:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:09 Abseil lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
51:16 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:47 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
52:10 Abseil having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
Abseil taps out. Holden's late game was simply better.
Head to head
27 games
Holden
10 – 17
Abseil