Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Fri, Aug 14 2026 · 02:14 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
army value
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Purple Hobby spawning at s2 and Orange NerVe spawning at s1.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s2, NerVe answers from s1.
0:48 Hobby gets 14 Nexus against NerVe's Siege Expand.Hobby shows 14 Nexus — NerVe has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:27 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 Hobby must macro up quickly or NerVe will just roll him over!Hobby is badly outgunned — NerVe's force is a size larger.
3:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:42 Hobby's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! NerVe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Hobby wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
5:12 After that battle, NerVe destroyed about half of Hobby's army.NerVe cuts Hobby's army in half.
5:47 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:05 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
7:30 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:05 Hobby's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! NerVe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Hobby wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
9:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:12 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:49 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
11:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:29 With beautiful placement, NerVe successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.NerVe takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
🎙 Slight advantage NerVe as the game develops.
12:52 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:58 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:30 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.NerVe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:47 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:42 NerVe kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — NerVe marches on.
17:27 After that battle, NerVe destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — NerVe took it apart.
🎙 It's all going NerVe's way right now.
18:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby clips NerVe's army — real damage, but NerVe fights on.
18:15 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
19:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:34 NerVe shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Hobby's dragoons with mines. Hobby is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while NerVe's tanks finish off the rest!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. NerVe takes the middle of the game.
20:11 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of NerVe's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:43 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby taps out. NerVe's mid game was simply better.
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
army value
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:11 The Red NerVe spawns at s1 while Yellow Hobby spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: NerVe at s1, Hobby at s3.
0:49 NerVe gets Deep Six against Hobby's 14 Nexus.NerVe shows Deep Six — Hobby has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 NerVe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:11 Hobby fends off NerVe's marines with his dragoons.NerVe's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
4:45 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of NerVe's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
5:33 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
6:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
7:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
8:05 Hobby fends off NerVe's marines with his dragoons.NerVe's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
8:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 About half of NerVe's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:36 It seems like Hobby has more units than NerVe!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
10:17 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:57 The battle outcome favors Hobby as NerVe's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
12:26 NerVe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — NerVe needs something special here.
13:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:03 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
14:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:20 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.
15:37 NerVe lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.The early pressure works — Hobby breaks NerVe's front door.
16:09 NerVe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:56 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:19 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Hobby's force dwarfs what NerVe has left on the field.
17:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:30 All of a sudden, NerVe has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!NerVe's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
18:55 NerVe seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
19:44 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 NerVe having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. NerVe looks at the field one last time and concedes.
NerVe taps out. Hobby's early game was simply better.
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
army value
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Orange at s3 while NerVe spawns in Red at s1.Hobby takes s3 in Orange; across the map, NerVe settles in at s1 in Red.
0:49 Hobby gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against NerVe's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's 1 Gate Cybernetics against NerVe's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:07 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:50 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 NerVe decides to move out with his armies.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 Hobby failed to kill off NerVe's defending marines.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — NerVe's defense was already in place.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of NerVe's force stays on that battlefield.
5:36 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Eager to end the game, NerVe moves out with his armies.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
7:17 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:24 Hobby failed to kill off NerVe's defending marines.NerVe holds the early rush without blinking.
8:51 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.NerVe pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:48 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:10 NerVe's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!NerVe's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
11:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:17 NerVe's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.NerVe holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 NerVe edges ahead on army strength.
12:47 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of NerVe's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
13:24 NerVe destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Half of Hobby's force is gone — NerVe took it apart.
13:57 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
14:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:02 Attempting to end the game, NerVe moves out with his armies.NerVe has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
16:09 NerVe shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Hobby's dragoons with mines. Hobby is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while NerVe's tanks finish off the rest!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. NerVe takes the middle of the game.
16:36 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of NerVe's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
17:19 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: NerVe is far ahead.
17:45 NerVe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!NerVe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:06 NerVe shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Hobby's dragoons with mines. Hobby is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while NerVe's tanks finish off the rest!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. NerVe takes the middle of the game.
19:23 NerVe destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.NerVe cuts Hobby's army in half.
20:00 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:31 NerVe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!NerVe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
NerVe takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
army value
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:18 NerVe spawns at s2 in Red while Hobby spawns at s1 in Green.NerVe in Red at s2. Hobby in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:55 NerVe gets Deep Six against Hobby's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: NerVe's Deep Six against Hobby's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:21 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
2:03 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:36 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:14 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
3:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:36 With beautiful placement, NerVe successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.NerVe takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
5:26 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:42 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
7:12 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:59 Hobby's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! NerVe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Hobby wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
9:38 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
10:19 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:55 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
11:51 Attempting to end the game, NerVe moves out with his armies.NerVe has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
12:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:02 With really nice micro, NerVe kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. NerVe's early aggression takes the lead.
13:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:22 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward NerVe — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:49 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:22 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:07 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby types it out: GG.
Hobby taps out. NerVe's early game was simply better.
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
army value
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (296 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hobby spawns at s2 while Blue NerVe spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s2, NerVe at s1.
0:35 Hobby gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against NerVe's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hobby shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — NerVe has gone 1 Fact Double Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
1:39 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:33 Hobby kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
3:09 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
3:41 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:10 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:33 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.NerVe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:57 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to NerVe's!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:19 Hobby decides to expand.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:57 NerVe failed to kill off Hobby's defending dragoons.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
6:50 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of NerVe's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
7:05 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:42 NerVe fends off Hobby's early goons with his marines.NerVe holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
8:56 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
9:20 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:43 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:07 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
10:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:46 Hobby fends off NerVe's marines with his dragoons.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
11:12 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:25 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:50 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:10 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:24 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
12:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:08 Hobby micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! NerVe seems to lose a lot in this battle!NerVe's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
13:41 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:51 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 It seems like Hobby has more units than NerVe!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
14:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:28 NerVe did not have enough tanks to deal with Hobby! Hobby sliced through NerVe!NerVe's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
15:54 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
16:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:25 NerVe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:53 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:09 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe takes another base — the economy widens.
17:37 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:59 NerVe starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: NerVe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:36 Hobby kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
19:03 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:23 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
19:34 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:56 NerVe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!NerVe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:30 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:17 NerVe shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Hobby's dragoons with mines. Hobby is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while NerVe's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — NerVe breaks Hobby's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
22:15 Hobby starts expanding.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:42 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:59 NerVe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!NerVe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:17 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.
23:50 Nice tank micro from NerVe! Hobby's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — NerVe breaks Hobby's position.
24:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, NerVe destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
24:37 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:54 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:01 NerVe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!NerVe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:45 It seems like NerVe ran out of scans! Hobby's dark templars killed off NerVe's pushing armies!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — NerVe gained nothing for the cost.
26:09 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:31 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
27:02 Hobby appears to have more army than NerVe!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over NerVe right now.
27:14 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:50 NerVe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; NerVe starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:18 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! NerVe abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Hobby's army!The mid-game push crashes through — NerVe breaks Hobby's position.
28:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:19 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:35 Where is NerVe's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass NerVe's mineral line!NerVe looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
30:03 Dropship! Dropship! NerVe drops some vultures into Hobby's mineral line!NerVe gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:21 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of NerVe's workers!NerVe looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
30:39 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by NerVe.The sneak attack is sniffed out — NerVe shuts the door on Hobby.
30:59 Attempting to end the game, NerVe moves out with his armies.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:51 Nice tank micro from NerVe! Hobby's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — NerVe breaks Hobby's position.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
32:23 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
32:42 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:02 NerVe decides to move out with his armies.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:22 In terms of army size, Hobby and NerVe are around equal.Unit for unit, Hobby and NerVe are level.
33:56 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.
34:13 Nice tank micro from NerVe! Hobby's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. NerVe takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:40 NerVe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
35:03 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby clips NerVe's army — real damage, but NerVe fights on.
35:11 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by NerVe.Hobby goes for the raid — NerVe is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:45 NerVe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!NerVe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
36:25 Stasis on the leading tanks! NerVe's line is cut in half and Hobby cleans up the rest.NerVe throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
36:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:16 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:40 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. NerVe is coming.This is the big one — NerVe commits the late-game army.
38:20 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.
38:46 Hobby kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
38:59 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
39:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, NerVe destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
39:44 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
40:13 NerVe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — NerVe commits the late-game army.
40:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
40:54 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. NerVe is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:13 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
41:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:52 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to NerVe's economy.Good instincts from NerVe; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:14 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
42:25 NerVe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — NerVe commits the late-game army.
42:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:14 The battle outcome favors NerVe as Hobby's armies melt into NerVe's armies' weapon fire!NerVe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:00 After that battle, NerVe 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.
44:21 Where is NerVe's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass NerVe's mineral line!NerVe looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
44:44 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
45:00 NerVe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything NerVe has built comes forward at once.
45:31 Both Hobby and NerVe appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and NerVe match each other.
45:41 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.
46:18 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! NerVe's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. NerVe's late-game push decides it.
46:38 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:53 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:28 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. NerVe is coming.Everything NerVe has built comes forward at once.
47:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
48:22 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. NerVe's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
48:36 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, NerVe destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
49:30 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:49 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. NerVe is coming.This is the big one — NerVe commits the late-game army.
50:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
50:37 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. NerVe's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:47 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:33 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
51:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, NerVe starts moving out.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:29 In terms of army size, Hobby and NerVe are around equal.Unit for unit, Hobby and NerVe are level.
52:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:09 NerVe was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
53:36 NerVe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.NerVe takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
53:49 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:20 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:39 NerVe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: NerVe moves out to end it.
54:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:07 NerVe is sieged behind the minefield and Hobby's zealots never reach the tanks.NerVe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:48 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
55:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:29 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
56:46 NerVe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: NerVe moves out to end it.
57:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:31 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! NerVe's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. NerVe's late-game push decides it.
57:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
58:11 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:42 NerVe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on NerVe.
58:54 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
59:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — NerVe starts the long push.Everything NerVe has built comes forward at once.
59:41 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.
59:57 Stasis on the leading tanks! NerVe's line is cut in half and Hobby cleans up the rest.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:11 NerVe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.NerVe takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
61:04 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
61:29 Eager to end the game, NerVe moves out with his armies.NerVe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
62:12 Hobby successfully fends off NerVe's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
62:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
62:46 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
63:08 At the moment, Hobby seems to have more units than NerVe.Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
63:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:49 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — NerVe starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: NerVe moves out to end it.
64:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:49 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. NerVe is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
65:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
65:23 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:54 NerVe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
66:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
66:30 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — NerVe starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: NerVe moves out to end it.
66:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:05 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while NerVe is continuing to push across the map!Hobby's army evaporates. NerVe doesn't even slow down.
67:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
68:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of NerVe's army.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
68:23 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
68:40 NerVe moves out with his armies.NerVe has seen enough — the army moves out.
68:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
69:24 Hobby successfully fends off NerVe's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
69:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
70:03 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:27 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
70:50 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — NerVe starts the long push.This is the big one — NerVe commits the late-game army.
71:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:44 Hobby's storms land right on the marines — NerVe's push evaporates in front of the nexus.NerVe throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
71:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
72:29 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
72:37 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
73:09 NerVe decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. NerVe pushes.
73:16 Both Hobby and NerVe appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hobby and NerVe are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:45 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.
74:15 All of a sudden, NerVe has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks NerVe's way of life — Hobby marches on.
74:30 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:43 NerVe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
75:04 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
75:27 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — NerVe starts the long push.Everything NerVe has built comes forward at once.
76:00 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.
76:25 Stasis on the leading tanks! NerVe's line is cut in half and Hobby cleans up the rest.NerVe throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
76:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
77:11 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:22 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
77:49 NerVe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — NerVe commits the late-game army.
78:06 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.
78:32 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! NerVe's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. NerVe's late-game push decides it.
78:59 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
79:20 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:28 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
79:46 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. NerVe is coming.Everything NerVe has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
80:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
80:32 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off NerVe's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
81:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
81:19 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:36 Hobby appears to have more army than NerVe!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
82:14 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
82:21 NerVe decides to move out with his armies.NerVe has seen enough — the army moves out.
82:42 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.
83:06 Hobby's storms land right on the marines — NerVe's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:34 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:46 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of NerVe's army has been decimated.Hobby clips NerVe's army — real damage, but NerVe fights on.
84:12 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
84:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. NerVe is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: NerVe moves out to end it.
84:54 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.
85:16 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! NerVe's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. NerVe's late-game push decides it.
85:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
86:14 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
86:28 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
86:56 Currently, neither Hobby nor NerVe appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and NerVe yet.
87:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
87:28 NerVe is sieged behind the minefield and Hobby's zealots never reach the tanks.NerVe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
87:51 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
88:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
88:38 NerVe must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!NerVe is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
88:58 NerVe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
89:30 NerVe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on NerVe.
89:47 Currently, neither Hobby nor NerVe appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and NerVe yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
90:01 NerVe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.NerVe goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
90:22 NerVe dropped some marines into Hobby's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from NerVe. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
90:44 Currently, neither Hobby nor NerVe appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and NerVe yet.
91:18 Dropship! Dropship! NerVe drops some vultures into Hobby's mineral line!Hobby looks away for one second and NerVe makes him pay for it.
91:42 It seems like Hobby has more units than NerVe!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
91:51 NerVe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.NerVe is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
92:24 In terms of army size, NerVe is behind Hobby!NerVe needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
92:45 NerVe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.NerVe needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
93:07 Dropship! Dropship! NerVe drops some vultures into Hobby's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from NerVe. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
93:31 NerVe must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!NerVe needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
93:45 Cloaked wraiths from NerVe are harassing Hobby!Hobby looks away for one second and NerVe makes him pay for it.
94:01 NerVe harasses Hobby and gets ahead of the game.NerVe gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
94:20 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to NerVe's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over NerVe right now.
94:51 An unexpected all-in from Hobby decimates all of NerVe's armies.Hobby goes all-in — and it lands! NerVe's army is gone.
95:20 After a long long battle, Hobby finally takes the win.Hobby takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
GG. Hobby closes it out over NerVe.
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Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:20 NerVe spawns at s1 in Red while Hobby spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — NerVe spawns at s1, Hobby answers from s2.
0:44 NerVe gets 2 Fact Vulture against Hobby's 14 Nexus.NerVe shows 2 Fact Vulture — Hobby has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:21 NerVe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
3:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 NerVe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his dragoons!NerVe wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
4:20 With excellent skills and micro, NerVe managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:51 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
5:17 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.NerVe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:21 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
6:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:47 NerVe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his dragoons!NerVe wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
8:19 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
8:51 NerVe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.NerVe takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
9:28 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, NerVe's expansion has fallen to Hobby's armies.No reinforcements in time: NerVe watches Hobby level the expansion.
9:54 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to NerVe's!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
10:31 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:54 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
11:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 NerVe is a step behind and knows it.
11:59 All of a sudden, NerVe has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks NerVe's way of life — Hobby marches on.
12:22 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, NerVe destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
13:35 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:33 NerVe lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.NerVe wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
15:02 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of NerVe's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of NerVe's force and backs off.
15:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:04 Hobby shot down NerVe's command center.NerVe's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
🎙 Hobby's force dwarfs what NerVe has left on the field.
16:27 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:53 NerVe starts expanding.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
17:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:38 NerVe lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.NerVe wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
19:13 Hobby destroyed about half of NerVe's army after that battle.Half of NerVe's force is gone — Hobby took it apart.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:10 NerVe starts expanding.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
20:27 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
21:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
21:41 NerVe failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Hobby cleans up and continues pushing!NerVe's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
22:17 The attack was a success, NerVe lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:02 NerVe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on NerVe.
23:36 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, NerVe GGs!NerVe types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
army value
■ NerVe
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Hobby spawning at s1 and Yellow NerVe spawning at s2.Hobby in Red at s1. NerVe in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:34 Hobby opens 2 Gate against NerVe's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's 2 Gate against NerVe's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:58 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
1:43 Hobby decides to cheese today.Hobby isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
2:02 Hobby with an aggressive opening starts to attack NerVe.All or nothing: Hobby's gamble arrives at NerVe's base.
2:19 NerVe places down a command center.More workers, more money: NerVe expands.
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hobby — a lead, but not a safe one.
3:34 Hobby kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
4:00 About half of NerVe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
4:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, NerVe destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
4:57 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
5:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
5:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:05 The battle outcome favors Hobby as NerVe's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!NerVe's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
6:47 After that battle, NerVe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
7:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 NerVe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from NerVe: the first units are already marching.
8:04 Hobby appears to have more army than NerVe!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — NerVe should not take this fight.
8:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:03 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off NerVe's attacks.NerVe commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
9:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off NerVe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for NerVe — the losses are light.
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:31 The battle outcome favors Hobby as NerVe's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!NerVe's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
11:40 Losing only less than half of his army, NerVe seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:13 It seems that NerVe only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.NerVe clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
12:41 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
13:24 NerVe places down a command center.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:15 Hobby kills off NerVe's armies and continues pushing!NerVe's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
14:32 About half of NerVe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
14:56 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:33 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Hobby's force dwarfs what NerVe has left on the field.
15:58 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
16:24 Both Hobby and NerVe appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and NerVe match each other.
16:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:31 Hobby successfully pressures NerVe with his dragoons! NerVe is contained.NerVe wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
18:03 NerVe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
18:30 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:51 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:41 NerVe lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.NerVe wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — NerVe needs something special here.
20:07 NerVe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:02 NerVe tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Hobby's armies.Hobby finds the weak point and NerVe's new base is gone.
21:33 NerVe places down a command center.NerVe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:58 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
22:27 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
22:53 NerVe starts expanding.Quietly, NerVe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
23:48 NerVe failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Hobby cleans up and continues pushing!NerVe's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — NerVe needs something special here.
24:27 NerVe lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
25:03 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:31 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:43 NerVe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.NerVe has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:24 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.
26:43 Hobby's speedlots dealt with a lot of NerVe's tanks while they were off position! NerVe has to back off!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — NerVe gained nothing for the cost.
27:23 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.NerVe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:48 NerVe seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
28:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, NerVe GGs!NerVe GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hobby closes it out over NerVe.
Head to head
10 games
NerVe
8 – 2
Hobby