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· Tue, Aug 11 2026 · 14:33 server time
Games
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■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (314 lines)
0:16 Phoneme spawns at s3 in Orange while Hectic spawns at s2 in Yellow.We're underway — Phoneme spawns at s3, Hectic answers from s2.
0:32 Hectic opens 12 Hatch against Phoneme's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Phoneme's 1 Rax Gas against Hectic's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:53 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:01 Hectic with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:49 Hectic failed to break through Phoneme's marine defense line.Phoneme holds the early rush without blinking.
2:59 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:23 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:06 Hectic with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:37 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
5:01 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:34 Hectic kills off Phoneme's armies and continues pushing!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
6:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
6:48 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:57 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:28 At the moment, Hectic seems to have more units than Phoneme.Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
7:44 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.
8:17 Phoneme was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
8:58 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:32 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:22 Hectic kills off Phoneme's armies and continues pushing!Phoneme's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
10:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
11:06 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
11:25 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:46 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:22 Hectic backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Hectic.
12:51 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
13:16 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
13:43 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Hectic's mineral line!Phoneme gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
14:03 Cloaked wraiths from Phoneme are harassing Hectic!Beautiful harassment from Phoneme. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
14:30 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:46 Phoneme now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Phoneme hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:13 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
15:27 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
15:46 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.
16:18 Hectic seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Phoneme is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Phoneme's position.
16:36 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:20 Phoneme tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hectic.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Phoneme.
17:40 Hectic starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
18:00 Phoneme is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Phoneme needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:12 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
18:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:12 Hectic was out-microed by Phoneme and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Phoneme cleans it up.
19:35 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
20:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Phoneme looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
20:20 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
20:50 Phoneme now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Phoneme starts the push.
21:14 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:06 Hectic backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Hectic.
22:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
22:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Phoneme destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
22:56 Phoneme is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Phoneme's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:23 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Hectic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:00 Hectic backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Phoneme absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
24:31 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
25:19 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:27 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:49 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Hectic's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Phoneme. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
26:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Phoneme's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Phoneme's foundation.
26:39 Phoneme's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.Base for base, they're level — Phoneme and Hectic match each other.
26:59 Phoneme now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Phoneme starts the push.
27:32 Hectic starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Hectic starts the push.
27:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:16 Phoneme's marines forced Hectic's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Phoneme holds Hectic.
28:23 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:55 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
29:19 Phoneme is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Phoneme hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:37 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:51 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.
30:20 Hectic kills off Phoneme's armies and continues pushing!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:38 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:18 Phoneme decides to move out with his armies.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:46 Hectic is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Hectic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
32:32 Phoneme seemed like winning the battle but when Hectic's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Hectic won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hectic holds Phoneme.
33:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:37 With a successful harassment, Phoneme hurts Hectic's economy.Beautiful harassment from Phoneme. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
33:48 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
34:13 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:10 Hectic threw the swarm at a full tank line and Phoneme barely moved.Phoneme holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
35:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
35:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:12 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
36:23 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
36:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:13 Hectic's defilers made that army unkillable and Phoneme's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
37:39 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:58 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
38:08 Hectic appears to have more army than Phoneme!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
38:43 Phoneme tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hectic.Phoneme knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
38:57 Plague first, then the charge — Hectic goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
39:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:45 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Hectic has to run.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Phoneme simply refuses to lose.
39:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
40:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Phoneme destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
40:46 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:11 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Hectic is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
41:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:55 Hectic was out-microed by Phoneme and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Phoneme cleans it up.
42:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:40 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:07 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Phoneme pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
43:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:10 Phoneme's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Hectic.There's no rebuilding from that. Phoneme's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:49 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:17 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
45:42 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:27 Phoneme scans, the lurkers die, and Hectic's push is over.Phoneme holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:18 In terms of army size, Hectic is behind Phoneme!Hectic is badly outgunned — Phoneme's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:38 Eager to end the game, Phoneme moves out with his armies.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:59 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
48:36 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.
49:01 Phoneme scans, the lurkers die, and Hectic's push is over.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Phoneme simply refuses to lose.
49:08 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:04 What a pity! Hectic managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Phoneme's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Phoneme shuts the door on Hectic.
50:26 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
50:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:08 Hectic plagues the vessels and Phoneme no longer has the detection to push any further.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
51:33 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:42 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:07 Phoneme moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Phoneme pushes.
52:29 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
52:50 Currently, neither Phoneme nor Hectic appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Phoneme and Hectic match each other.
53:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:30 Irradiate on the defilers! Phoneme watches Hectic's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Phoneme breaks Hectic late.
53:56 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:39 Phoneme creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
54:57 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:43 Irradiate on the defilers! Phoneme watches Hectic's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Phoneme breaks Hectic late.
56:06 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
56:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Hectic gets into Phoneme's mineral line — workers are dying.
57:04 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:26 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Hectic is moving out!Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
58:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:24 With beautiful placement, Phoneme successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Phoneme cleans it up.
58:49 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:13 What a pity! Hectic managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Phoneme's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Phoneme shuts the door on Hectic.
59:38 Phoneme creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
60:08 At the moment, Phoneme seems to have more units than Hectic.Count the units: Phoneme has the edge over Hectic right now.
60:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:45 Phoneme pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Hectic simply remade the army.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:08 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:36 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:50 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Phoneme pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
62:13 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
62:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:04 Phoneme pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Hectic simply remade the army.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
63:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Phoneme destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
63:43 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:04 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
64:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
64:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
65:05 Phoneme kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!Hectic's army evaporates. Phoneme doesn't even slow down.
65:34 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:49 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Phoneme's economy is suffering!Hectic gets into Phoneme's mineral line — workers are dying.
66:47 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
66:54 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:15 In terms of army size, Phoneme and Hectic are around equal.Unit for unit, Phoneme and Hectic are level.
67:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:12 Hectic threw the swarm at a full tank line and Phoneme barely moved.Phoneme holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:15 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
69:24 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
69:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
70:08 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Hectic destroys everything Phoneme had.The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Phoneme late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
71:00 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:25 Phoneme moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Phoneme crosses the map with everything.
71:51 Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
72:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
72:36 Hectic kills off Phoneme's armies and continues pushing!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
72:45 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
73:17 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
73:29 Phoneme's army is small compared to Hectic!Phoneme is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:05 Phoneme decides to move out with his armies.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
74:14 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
74:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:00 Phoneme pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Hectic simply remade the army.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
75:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:36 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
76:13 Phoneme creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Phoneme commits the late-game army.
76:20 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
76:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:07 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Phoneme's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
77:40 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
77:58 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
78:20 Phoneme is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Phoneme is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
78:40 Phoneme decides to start pushing across the map.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
79:09 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
79:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
79:37 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Phoneme's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
80:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:25 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
80:47 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Phoneme starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Phoneme has built comes forward at once.
81:19 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Hectic commits everything.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
81:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:51 Phoneme pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Hectic simply remade the army.Phoneme throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
82:17 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:36 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:51 Phoneme creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
83:30 Plague first, then the charge — Hectic goes for the throat.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
83:56 The battle outcome favors Phoneme as Hectic's armies melt into Phoneme's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Phoneme marches on.
84:20 Phoneme destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
84:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
85:18 Phoneme moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
85:37 Plague first, then the charge — Hectic goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
85:52 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.
86:18 Phoneme pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Hectic simply remade the army.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
86:38 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
86:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic clips Phoneme's army — real damage, but Phoneme fights on.
87:13 Currently, neither Phoneme nor Hectic appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Phoneme and Hectic match each other.
87:50 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Phoneme pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Phoneme moves out to end it.
88:06 Hectic moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
88:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
88:44 With beautiful placement, Phoneme successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Phoneme takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
89:02 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:35 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:56 Hectic starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
90:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
90:47 With beautiful placement, Phoneme successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.The attack shatters on Phoneme's line. Great positioning.
91:04 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:23 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
91:48 At the moment, Hectic seems to have more units than Phoneme.Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Phoneme should not take this fight.
91:55 Both Phoneme and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Phoneme and Hectic yet.
92:35 Hectic's forces appear to be larger compared to Phoneme's!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
92:42 Cloaked wraiths from Phoneme are harassing Hectic!The raid lands — Phoneme chips away at Hectic's foundation.
93:06 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Hectic is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
93:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
93:48 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Phoneme's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
94:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:37 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
95:08 Both Phoneme and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Phoneme and Hectic match each other.
95:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
95:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
96:08 Phoneme's siege line holds and Hectic's ultralisks die on the way in.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Phoneme simply refuses to lose.
96:34 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
96:56 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
97:07 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Hectic's mineral line!Phoneme gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
97:31 Hectic's forces appear to be larger compared to Phoneme's!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
97:53 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Hectic's mineral line!The raid lands — Phoneme chips away at Hectic's foundation.
98:08 Cloaked wraiths from Phoneme are harassing Hectic!Hectic looks away for one second and Phoneme makes him pay for it.
98:35 Dropship! Dropship! Phoneme drops some vultures into Hectic's mineral line!Phoneme gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
98:55 Hectic's forces appear to be larger compared to Phoneme's!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Phoneme should not take this fight.
99:30 In terms of army size, Phoneme is behind Hectic!Phoneme needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
99:41 Hectic's forces appear to be larger compared to Phoneme's!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
100:08 In terms of army size, Phoneme is behind Hectic!Phoneme is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
100:22 At the moment, Hectic seems to have more units than Phoneme.Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
100:40 Phoneme decides to all-in and suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Phoneme: everything committed, no way back.
101:06 Hectic wins after a long battle.Hectic takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Hectic takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:13 Phoneme spawns at s4 in Blue while Hectic spawns at s3 in White.Phoneme in Blue at s4. Hectic in White at s3. The map is set.
0:47 Hectic gets 12 Pool against Phoneme's 2 Rax FE.Phoneme shows 2 Rax FE — Hectic has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Hectic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 In terms of army size, Hectic is behind Phoneme!Hectic is badly outgunned — Phoneme's force is a size larger.
3:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:22 With beautiful placement, Phoneme successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Phoneme takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
4:48 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
5:45 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:24 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
6:40 Phoneme decides to expand.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:13 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:14 Phoneme kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!Phoneme wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:50 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
9:56 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
10:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:47 Phoneme gains early map control with his marines!Hectic wasn't ready. Phoneme's early aggression takes the lead.
11:24 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Phoneme's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Phoneme holds the stronger army for now.
11:49 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Phoneme's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
12:22 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.Phoneme tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:01 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.
13:31 Hectic's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Phoneme continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Phoneme breaks Hectic's front door.
13:51 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Phoneme pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:39 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:52 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
15:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:10 Phoneme kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Phoneme marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Phoneme is far ahead.
16:22 Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.Phoneme limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:10 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
17:35 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
17:56 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:40 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.Phoneme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:44 Even sunken colonies didn't help Hectic, Hectic has to pull some drones to fight against Phoneme's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Phoneme breaks Hectic's position.
20:06 The attack was a success, Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.Phoneme limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
20:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Phoneme's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Phoneme's force and backs off.
🎙 Hectic is hanging on by a thread against Phoneme's army.
21:07 Hectic's hatchery has been destroyed by Phoneme.No reinforcements in time: Hectic watches Phoneme level the expansion.
21:37 Eager to end the game, Phoneme moves out with his armies.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hectic taps out!That's it. Hectic looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Phoneme closes it out over Hectic.
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Phoneme spawning at s4 and Orange Hectic spawning at s3.Phoneme takes s4 in Purple; across the map, Hectic settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:42 Hectic opens 12 Pool against Phoneme's 1 Rax Gas.Phoneme shows 1 Rax Gas — Hectic has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:28 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:41 Eager to end the game, Phoneme moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Phoneme pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:17 Hectic with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:23 Phoneme has enough marines to deal with Hectic's zergling pressure.Phoneme holds the early rush without blinking.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Phoneme managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
6:16 Phoneme feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Phoneme goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:33 Hectic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
7:21 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
8:01 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:09 Nice control from Hectic! He killed Phoneme's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
9:34 About half of Phoneme's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:17 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:50 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
11:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:57 Hectic kills off Phoneme's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
12:32 About half of Phoneme's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:14 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hectic — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
14:18 Phoneme's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.Base for base, they're level — Phoneme and Hectic match each other.
15:06 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
15:39 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:21 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.
16:37 Mismicro from Phoneme gave opportunity to Hectic! Hectic is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
🎙 Phoneme is hanging on by a thread against Hectic's army.
17:17 Phoneme has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:52 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
18:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
19:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Phoneme GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Phoneme taps.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Phoneme, settled in the early game.
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Blue Phoneme spawns at s1 while Yellow Hectic spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Phoneme at s1, Hectic at s2.
0:32 Hectic opens 12 Pool against Phoneme's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Phoneme's 2 Rax FE against Hectic's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Phoneme decides to expand.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
1:38 Hectic decides to expand.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Phoneme starts moving out.Here it comes: Phoneme crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 Phoneme gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Phoneme breaks Hectic's front door.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 After that battle, Phoneme still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:38 Phoneme decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
6:10 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:45 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
7:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:43 Nice placement by Hectic, Phoneme can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
8:04 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Phoneme seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 Phoneme decides to expand.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
9:46 Phoneme starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Phoneme: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:30 Hectic's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
12:10 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:10 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
13:36 Phoneme is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Phoneme needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
14:19 Hectic starts expanding.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:20 Mismicro from Phoneme gave opportunity to Hectic! Hectic is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
15:49 About half of Phoneme's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Phoneme — the losses are light.
16:48 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
17:28 Phoneme places down a command center.Quietly, Phoneme adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:27 Hectic's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
18:57 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 Phoneme's command center has been destroyed by Hectic.The base falls. Hectic rips Phoneme's economy back a full step.
20:44 Hectic is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
21:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Phoneme GGs!That's it. Phoneme looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Phoneme taps out. Hectic's early game was simply better.
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
army value
■ Phoneme
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Phoneme spawns in Purple at s2 while Hectic spawns in Blue at s3.We're underway — Phoneme spawns at s2, Hectic answers from s3.
0:39 Hectic gets 12 Hatch against Phoneme's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Phoneme's 1 Rax FE against Hectic's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:20 Phoneme places down a command center.More workers, more money: Phoneme expands.
1:50 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:32 Phoneme moves out with his armies.Phoneme has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Nice control from Hectic! He killed Phoneme's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
4:25 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Phoneme while losing less than half of his army.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 It seems like Hectic has more units than Phoneme!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Phoneme should not take this fight.
6:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Phoneme starts moving out.Phoneme tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:44 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:14 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:25 Nice placement by Hectic, Phoneme can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
8:54 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
9:36 Hectic destroyed about half of Phoneme's army after that battle.Hectic cuts Phoneme's army in half.
9:58 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme takes another base — the economy widens.
10:42 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:50 Hectic kills off Phoneme's armies and continues pushing!Phoneme's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
12:11 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
12:46 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Phoneme keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:23 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:53 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:59 All of a sudden, Phoneme has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
15:30 Hectic destroyed about half of Phoneme's army after that battle.Hectic cuts Phoneme's army in half.
16:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Phoneme destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
16:50 Hectic's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
17:18 Phoneme places down a command center.Phoneme plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hectic is far ahead.
17:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:16 Hectic's zerglings surround Phoneme's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Phoneme's front door.
18:51 Phoneme lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
19:37 It seems that Phoneme only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Phoneme clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
20:12 It seems like Hectic has more units than Phoneme!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Phoneme right now.
— The mid game —
20:35 Hectic brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Hectic's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 Phoneme having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Phoneme looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Phoneme taps out. Hectic's early game was simply better.
Head to head
15 games
Phoneme
9 – 6
Hectic