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■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s1 in Red while V8 spawns at s2 in Teal.Holden in Red at s1. V8 in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:36 V8 opens 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 1 Fact Double Expand.Holden shows 1 Fact Double Expand — V8 has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:20 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
3:30 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Holden right now.
4:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:38 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
5:24 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.V8 clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
6:02 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.
6:40 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:59 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:34 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:23 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
8:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:26 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
9:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:35 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:09 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
11:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:18 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:45 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
13:34 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.
13:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:35 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
15:13 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
15:38 V8 appears to have more army than Holden!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
16:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:59 The battle outcome favors V8 as Holden's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
17:32 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:06 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
— The mid game —
18:37 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. V8 closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:14 The Yellow Holden spawns at s1 while Red V8 spawns at s2.Holden takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, V8 settles in at s2 in Red.
0:39 Holden opens 14 CC against V8's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Holden shows 14 CC — V8 has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:00 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:22 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:09 V8 kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
4:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 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.
5:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:22 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
7:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
7:35 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:40 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
9:27 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:53 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:21 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:08 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:15 V8 successfully pressures Holden with his dragoons! Holden is contained.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
12:46 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.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
13:19 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.
14:06 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against V8's army.Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
14:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:06 V8 decides to expand.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
15:40 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:55 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
17:32 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
18:09 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.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
— The mid game —
18:35 V8 has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: V8 defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Orange Holden spawning at s1 and Blue V8 spawning at s2.Holden in Orange at s1. V8 in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:37 V8 gets 2 Gate Goons against Holden's 2 Fact Vulture.Holden commits to 2 Fact Vulture; V8 answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:18 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:42 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:04 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
4:32 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:06 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:33 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
7:01 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:13 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.
8:50 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:49 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
10:50 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:32 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
12:42 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
13:15 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.
13:40 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.
14:20 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
14:52 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
15:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:39 With really nice micro, Holden kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
16:24 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
16:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
17:28 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?
18:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:18 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
18:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:37 Nice tank micro from Holden! V8's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
20:08 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:14 Holden spawns at s4 in Blue while V8 spawns at s1 in Teal.Holden takes s4 in Blue; across the map, V8 settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:30 Holden opens 1 Fact Double Expand against V8's 14 Nexus.Holden commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; V8 answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:07 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:36 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:11 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:23 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:31 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
4:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:21 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:37 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:43 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:37 Holden was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.V8 takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
8:09 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.
8:28 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.
8:59 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
9:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:52 V8 was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
10:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:51 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.
11:17 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
12:01 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
12:13 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:17 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
13:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
14:15 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.
14:36 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:16 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.
15:42 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:34 Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
16:55 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.
17:33 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
17:54 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:20 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.
18:59 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off V8's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:53 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:19 Where is Holden's detector? V8 sends dark templars to harass Holden's mineral line!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Holden's foundation.
20:53 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:44 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.
— The late game —
22:15 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:35 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:06 Currently, neither Holden nor V8 appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:36 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
23:51 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:24 V8 now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
25:16 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.
25:47 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
26:30 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.
26:40 V8 brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
27:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 V8's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
27:53 V8 micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Holden seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Holden's position.
28:04 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
28:34 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Purple at s1 while V8 spawns in Teal at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, V8 at s2.
0:39 V8 gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 1 Gate Cybernetics from V8.
— The early game —
1:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 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.
2:53 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
4:06 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:13 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
6:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:23 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.
7:09 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:46 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:09 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.
— The mid game —
8:56 V8 failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
10:06 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
10:21 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
11:13 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:31 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
12:24 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
12:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
13:33 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.V8 wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
14:03 Holden destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
— The late game —
14:24 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.
15:01 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:40 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:43 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.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what V8 has left on the field.
17:21 Holden only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
18:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:38 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
19:09 V8 having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.V8 types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
■ Holden
■ V8
army value
■ Holden
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s3 in White while V8 spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, V8 answers from s2.
0:34 V8 opens 2 Gate Goons against Holden's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Holden, 2 Gate Goons from V8.
— The early game —
1:09 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:44 Holden's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his dragoons!Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:33 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.
4:59 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:38 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Both Holden and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and V8 match each other.
6:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:53 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:04 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.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:01 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:01 Holden fends off V8's early goons with his marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:03 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.
12:20 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:49 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:25 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.
13:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:15 Holden successfully kills off V8's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Holden breaks V8's front door.
15:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 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.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
15:59 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
16:20 Holden is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:52 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
17:10 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:11 With a few well placed mines, Holden swept through V8's army!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
18:44 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.
— The late game —
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:55 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
20:08 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.
20:45 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.
21:20 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:08 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Holden abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through V8's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks V8's position.
23:37 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
24:45 Holden is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over V8.
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Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Purple at s2 while V8 spawns in Orange at s4.Holden takes s2 in Purple; across the map, V8 settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:50 Holden gets Deep Six against V8's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's Deep Six against V8's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:17 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:06 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:37 V8 decides to push out with his dragoon.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Holden!V8 is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
3:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:17 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.The early pressure works — V8 breaks Holden's front door.
4:51 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.
5:24 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:12 V8 is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:39 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:21 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
7:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:27 V8 fends off Holden's marines with his dragoons.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 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.
9:31 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.
9:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 V8 is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
10:47 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.
11:26 Holden lost some of his marines to V8's goons.Holden wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:53 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.
12:32 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.
12:56 Holden must macro up quickly or V8 will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — V8's force is a size larger.
13:19 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:50 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
14:21 V8 starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
15:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:27 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.
15:54 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:36 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.
17:09 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:09 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:40 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.
— The mid game —
18:59 V8 avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Holden's main army! V8 destroys them all!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
19:46 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.
— The late game —
20:06 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.
20:40 V8 shot down Holden's command center.The base falls. V8 rips Holden's economy back a full step.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:11 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:35 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
22:08 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: V8 defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
146 games
Holden
37 – 109
V8