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■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The Orange Hobby spawns at s3 while Purple FreaK spawns at s2.Hobby takes s3 in Orange; across the map, FreaK settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:38 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against FreaK's 12 Pool.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; FreaK answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:47 FreaK starts expanding.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:33 FreaK's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.FreaK tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:39 Hobby kills off FreaK's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks FreaK's front door.
4:10 After that battle, Hobby destroyed about half of FreaK's army.Half of FreaK's force is gone — Hobby took it apart.
4:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
5:14 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
5:48 FreaK decides to start pushing across the map.FreaK tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:17 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
6:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:15 FreaK failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
7:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, FreaK destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
8:19 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of FreaK's army.Hobby takes a bite out of FreaK's force and backs off.
8:39 FreaK's army is small compared to Hobby!FreaK is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
9:02 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:49 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:11 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
10:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:09 FreaK was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.FreaK commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:34 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
12:17 FreaK lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:34 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
13:08 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
13:46 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
14:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:46 All of a sudden, FreaK has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks FreaK's way of life — Hobby marches on.
15:20 Hobby destroyed about half of FreaK's army after that battle.Hobby cuts FreaK's army in half.
15:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hobby — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:35 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
17:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
17:31 Hobby's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!FreaK's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
18:11 About half of FreaK's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
18:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
19:15 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:36 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
20:31 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!FreaK's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
21:03 FreaK has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
21:41 It seems that FreaK only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
22:05 Without any further reinforcements, FreaK's expansion is decimated by Hobby's armies.Hobby finds the weak point and FreaK's new base is gone.
22:32 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:14 FreaK having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.FreaK types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (212 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Teal FreaK spawning at s4 and Green Hobby spawning at s2.FreaK in Teal at s4. Hobby in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:34 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against FreaK's 12 Pool.FreaK commits to 12 Pool; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:01 FreaK places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: FreaK expands.
1:17 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!FreaK tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
2:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:57 FreaK's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks FreaK's front door.
3:07 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
4:02 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
4:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:35 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:58 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to FreaK's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. FreaK's early aggression takes the lead.
6:12 FreaK destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.FreaK clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
6:42 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:58 It seems like Hobby has more units than FreaK!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — FreaK should not take this fight.
7:15 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
7:36 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:22 FreaK with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.FreaK holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:56 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:10 It seems that FreaK only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
9:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:50 FreaK's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:44 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:25 FreaK kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — FreaK marches on.
11:42 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of FreaK's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:13 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:31 FreaK brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:52 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
13:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:46 FreaK's massive number of speedlings stopped Hobby's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by FreaK!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: FreaK holds Hobby.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
14:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:43 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
15:09 FreaK brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:35 FreaK's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: FreaK has the edge over Hobby right now.
16:01 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:50 FreaK's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — FreaK breaks Hobby's position.
17:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:30 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:52 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by FreaK!Hobby looks away for one second and FreaK makes him pay for it.
18:08 Eager to end the game, FreaK moves out with his armies.Here it comes: FreaK crosses the map with everything.
18:44 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.
19:08 FreaK's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — FreaK breaks Hobby's position.
19:17 It seems that FreaK only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
19:48 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of FreaK's army.Hobby takes a bite out of FreaK's force and backs off.
20:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
20:34 FreaK has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:52 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
21:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:44 The battle outcome favors FreaK as Hobby's armies melt into FreaK's armies' weapon fire!FreaK wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:56 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of FreaK's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:14 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of FreaK's army.Hobby takes a bite out of FreaK's force and backs off.
22:40 Attempting to end the game, FreaK moves out with his armies.Here it comes: FreaK crosses the map with everything.
23:02 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:59 The battle outcome favors FreaK as Hobby's armies melt into FreaK's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. FreaK doesn't even slow down.
24:16 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of FreaK's force stays on that battlefield.
24:45 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:52 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of FreaK's workers!FreaK looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
25:19 FreaK is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hobby.FreaK needs an expansion soon or Hobby's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:49 FreaK desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:18 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by FreaK.Hobby goes for the raid — FreaK is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:25 FreaK decides to move out with his armies.FreaK has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:25 The battle outcome favors FreaK as Hobby's armies melt into FreaK's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — FreaK marches on.
27:43 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:01 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
28:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:43 FreaK has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:14 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:21 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.
29:47 FreaK brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended FreaK's push!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — FreaK gained nothing for the cost.
30:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, FreaK destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
30:44 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
31:06 Hobby casts some storm! But FreaK lost no workers.Hobby knocks, FreaK answers. No damage done.
31:33 Eager to end the game, FreaK moves out with his armies.Here it comes: FreaK crosses the map with everything.
31:49 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:31 FreaK kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for FreaK. The push continues.
33:03 It seems that FreaK only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
33:13 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:35 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against FreaK's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — FreaK's force is a size larger.
33:58 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:31 FreaK now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:42 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:39 FreaK kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. FreaK doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
36:22 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of FreaK's army has been decimated.Hobby clips FreaK's army — real damage, but FreaK fights on.
36:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
37:00 FreaK brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:25 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:49 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
38:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:36 Hobby's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!FreaK's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
38:58 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
39:47 FreaK is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.FreaK is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
40:02 FreaK decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. FreaK pushes.
— The late game —
40:30 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
40:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
41:10 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and FreaK's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
41:35 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
41:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
42:14 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:32 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — FreaK goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: FreaK moves out to end it.
42:55 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
43:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
43:54 FreaK spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.FreaK throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
44:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:34 About half of FreaK's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:59 Hobby casts some storm! But FreaK lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — FreaK is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:19 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and FreaK pushes.This is the big one — FreaK commits the late-game army.
45:50 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:01 Both FreaK and Hobby appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, FreaK and Hobby are level.
46:26 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.
46:52 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Hobby walks through FreaK's army.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks FreaK late.
47:22 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
47:40 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
48:00 FreaK's hatchery has been destroyed by Hobby.FreaK's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
48:28 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
48:46 Hobby casts some storm! But FreaK lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — FreaK shuts the door on Hobby.
49:06 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: FreaK commits to the break.This is the big one — FreaK commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:54 FreaK's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — FreaK breaks Hobby late.
50:22 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.FreaK pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:44 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:56 Hobby casts some storm! But FreaK lost no workers.Good instincts from FreaK; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:25 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and FreaK pushes.Everything FreaK has built comes forward at once.
51:33 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.
51:58 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — FreaK's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — FreaK breaks Hobby late.
52:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:55 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:10 FreaK moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — FreaK commits the late-game army.
53:36 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
53:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
54:22 FreaK's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.FreaK holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:51 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
55:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, FreaK destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
55:33 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to FreaK's economy.Hobby knocks, FreaK answers. No damage done.
55:45 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to FreaK's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — FreaK shuts the door on Hobby.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:13 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: FreaK commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: FreaK moves out to end it.
56:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:03 FreaK kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!FreaK wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
57:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
57:46 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
58:06 FreaK appears to have more army than Hobby!FreaK's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
58:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — FreaK goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: FreaK moves out to end it.
58:49 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
59:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:41 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and FreaK's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
59:53 It seems that FreaK only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
60:18 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:50 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — FreaK goes in.This is the big one — FreaK commits the late-game army.
60:58 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
61:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
61:56 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and FreaK's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
62:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
62:32 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:03 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: FreaK commits to the break.This is the big one — FreaK commits the late-game army.
63:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
63:41 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — FreaK's ultralisks cannot get through.FreaK throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
64:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
64:38 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
64:46 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against FreaK's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — FreaK's force is a size larger.
65:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — FreaK goes in.This is the big one — FreaK commits the late-game army.
65:40 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.
66:01 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — FreaK's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. FreaK's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The tide turns. FreaK comes out of that exchange ahead.
66:27 FreaK only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — FreaK took it apart.
66:45 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:19 Hobby tried to harass FreaK but FreaK successfully fends off the harassment.Hobby goes for the raid — FreaK is ready, and nothing comes of it.
67:39 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to FreaK's economy.Hobby knocks, FreaK answers. No damage done.
67:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, FreaK starts moving out.FreaK tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
68:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
68:36 Plague on the templar, and FreaK's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. FreaK's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: FreaK is far ahead.
69:07 Hobby seems to lose most of his army in that battle.FreaK limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
69:15 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
69:53 FreaK shot down Hobby's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches FreaK level the expansion.
70:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. FreaK closes it out over Hobby.
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns at s4 in Green while FreaK spawns at s3 in Red.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s4, FreaK answers from s3.
0:49 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against FreaK's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, 12 Hatch from FreaK.
— The early game —
1:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!FreaK tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:47 FreaK lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!FreaK wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
4:30 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
5:32 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:01 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
6:49 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
7:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:11 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off FreaK's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:31 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:43 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:51 FreaK lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!FreaK wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
11:26 FreaK lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:04 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — FreaK needs something special here.
12:44 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:14 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
13:49 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:45 Hobby kills off all of FreaK's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
— The late game —
15:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
15:40 FreaK lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:16 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:01 Hobby kills off FreaK's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks FreaK's front door.
18:33 FreaK seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
19:47 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
20:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, FreaK GGs!FreaK types it out: GG.
GG. Hobby closes it out over FreaK.
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (78 lines)
0:18 FreaK spawns in Yellow at s3 while Hobby spawns in Teal at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: FreaK at s3, Hobby at s2.
0:39 FreaK opens Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from FreaK, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
0:58 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:20 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
2:50 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.
3:14 FreaK failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
4:18 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of FreaK's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of FreaK's force and backs off.
4:51 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:16 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
5:44 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
6:03 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:52 The battle outcome favors Hobby as FreaK's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
7:18 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
7:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
8:30 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
8:46 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:23 Hobby appears to have more army than FreaK!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over FreaK right now.
9:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:12 FreaK failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.FreaK's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:44 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
11:01 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:29 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
11:58 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:18 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
12:50 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
13:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:45 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while FreaK is continuing to push across the map!Hobby's army evaporates. FreaK doesn't even slow down.
14:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:37 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:16 FreaK now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:34 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
16:14 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.
16:21 With beautiful placement, FreaK successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.FreaK holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
17:36 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.FreaK pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 FreaK harasses Hobby and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from FreaK. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
18:24 FreaK starts pushing across the map.FreaK tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 FreaK holds the stronger army for now.
18:48 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:19 FreaK places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: FreaK expands.
19:39 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:27 FreaK's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while FreaK's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor FreaK!The mid-game push crashes through — FreaK breaks Hobby's position.
20:56 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.FreaK pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:38 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:07 FreaK destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.FreaK finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
22:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from FreaK! Hobby's economy is suffering!Hobby looks away for one second and FreaK makes him pay for it.
🎙 FreaK holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
22:48 Hobby's army is small compared to FreaK!Hobby is badly outgunned — FreaK's force is a size larger.
23:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:49 FreaK brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:41 FreaK kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — FreaK marches on.
25:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
25:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of FreaK's army.Hobby clips FreaK's army — real damage, but FreaK fights on.
26:09 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by FreaK.FreaK finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
26:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage FreaK as the game develops.
26:53 FreaK has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:20 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:53 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
28:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:58 Hobby failed to deal nicely with FreaK's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. FreaK takes the middle of the game.
29:06 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.FreaK pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:35 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:03 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
That's the game: FreaK defeats Hobby, settled in the mid game.
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Hobby spawning at s2 and Orange FreaK spawning at s1.Hobby in Blue at s2. FreaK in Orange at s1. The map is set.
2:13 FreaK opens 5 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against FreaK's 5 Pool.
4:11 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 FreaK's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
6:13 FreaK opens with a cheesy build.FreaK isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:00 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, FreaK attacks Hobby.FreaK commits to the cheese — it's at Hobby's door already.
10:01 Hobby was unable to defend FreaK's armies and taps out.It works! Hobby can't hold the gamble and taps to FreaK.
Hobby taps out. FreaK's early game was simply better.
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 FreaK spawns at s2 in White while Hobby spawns at s1 in Red.FreaK takes s2 in White; across the map, Hobby settles in at s1 in Red.
0:40 FreaK opens 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: FreaK's 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:58 FreaK places down a hatchery.Quietly, FreaK adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:07 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:35 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:42 FreaK failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.FreaK's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
4:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:40 FreaK has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:10 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:57 FreaK failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
6:33 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
7:07 Hobby destroyed about half of FreaK's army after that battle.Hobby cuts FreaK's army in half.
7:41 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
8:05 FreaK desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: FreaK expands.
8:36 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:25 FreaK's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!FreaK wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
9:49 FreaK lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:32 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
10:48 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 FreaK is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
— The mid game —
11:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:48 FreaK lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!FreaK wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
12:18 FreaK seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
13:04 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:26 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
13:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:23 Hobby kills off FreaK's armies and continues pushing!FreaK's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
🎙 FreaK is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
14:48 The attack was a success, FreaK lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
16:22 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to FreaK's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over FreaK right now.
16:40 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:46 FreaK lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks FreaK's front door.
18:16 The attack was a success, FreaK lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off FreaK while losing less than half of his army.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
— The late game —
19:10 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
19:39 FreaK places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: FreaK expands.
20:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:49 FreaK lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks FreaK's front door.
21:11 Hobby destroyed more than half of FreaK's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Hobby has erased most of what FreaK brought.
21:40 FreaK destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.FreaK takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
22:03 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
22:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:08 Hobby kills off FreaK's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
🎙 FreaK is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
23:43 The attack was a success, FreaK lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
24:14 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
24:34 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
25:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, FreaK GGs!That's it. FreaK looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hobby defeats FreaK, settled in the early game.
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
army value
■ FreaK
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Purple Hobby spawning at s1 and Green FreaK spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s1, FreaK at s3.
0:45 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against FreaK's 12 Pool.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — FreaK has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 FreaK decides to start pushing across the map.FreaK tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:03 Hobby failed to kill off FreaK's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — FreaK's defense was already in place.
4:17 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.FreaK keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.FreaK tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:36 FreaK places down a hatchery.FreaK takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:49 FreaK successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — FreaK cleans it up.
8:18 With excellent skills and micro, FreaK managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for FreaK — the losses are light.
9:07 Hobby must macro up quickly or FreaK will just roll him over!Hobby is badly outgunned — FreaK's force is a size larger.
9:47 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:49 FreaK pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from FreaK: the first units are already marching.
11:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:48 Hobby failed to kill off FreaK's defending zerglings.FreaK holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 FreaK holds the stronger army for now.
12:32 After that battle, FreaK still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
12:57 FreaK destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.FreaK clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
13:24 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
13:58 FreaK is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.FreaK goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
15:01 FreaK places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: FreaK expands.
15:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:15 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to FreaK's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. FreaK's early aggression takes the lead.
16:44 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of FreaK's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward FreaK — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:15 Losing only less than half of his army, FreaK seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:54 Hobby's army is small compared to FreaK!Hobby needs production, fast; FreaK's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
18:17 FreaK now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
19:32 FreaK's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. FreaK takes the middle of the game.
20:06 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.FreaK pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:35 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of FreaK's army.Hobby clips FreaK's army — real damage, but FreaK fights on.
21:09 Hobby casts some storm! But FreaK lost no workers.Good instincts from FreaK; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:30 FreaK now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.FreaK's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 It's all going FreaK's way right now.
22:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Hobby types it out: GG.
Hobby taps out. FreaK's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
10 games
FreaK
2 – 8
Hobby