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· Tue, Aug 18 2026 · 20:37 server time
Games
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■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Ridiculous spawns at s2 in Teal while Hectic spawns at s1 in Yellow.Ridiculous in Teal at s2. Hectic in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:49 Hectic gets 12 Hatch against Ridiculous's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Ridiculous, 12 Hatch from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:09 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 Ridiculous is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:04 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:56 Hectic failed to kill off Ridiculous's defending zealots.Ridiculous holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:17 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
5:41 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
6:13 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:27 Hectic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ridiculous — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:33 Hectic was out-microed by Ridiculous and loses all his attacking forces.Ridiculous holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:53 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ridiculous's army.Hectic clips Ridiculous's army — real damage, but Ridiculous fights on.
— The mid game —
9:32 Ridiculous destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Ridiculous clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
10:16 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ridiculous tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:41 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:10 Hectic's army is small compared to Ridiculous!Hectic is badly outgunned — Ridiculous's force is a size larger.
11:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:23 Ridiculous kills off Hectic's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ridiculous breaks Hectic's front door.
🎙 Hectic is a step behind and knows it.
12:56 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
13:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:53 Ridiculous moves out with his armies.Ridiculous has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:03 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Ridiculous's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Ridiculous's early aggression takes the lead.
15:33 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:01 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ridiculous's army.Hectic clips Ridiculous's army — real damage, but Ridiculous fights on.
16:54 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
17:27 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hectic is hanging on by a thread against Ridiculous's army.
17:58 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
18:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:57 Hectic's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ridiculous continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ridiculous breaks Hectic's front door.
19:21 Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ridiculous limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:07 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
20:34 Ridiculous's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ridiculous goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hectic taps out!Hectic types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ridiculous defeats Hectic, settled in the early game.
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
economy
Play-by-play (161 lines)
0:14 Hectic spawns at s1 in Teal while Ridiculous spawns at s2 in Green.We're underway — Hectic spawns at s1, Ridiculous answers from s2.
0:32 Ridiculous opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Hatch.Hectic commits to 12 Hatch; Ridiculous answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:47 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
1:16 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
2:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 All of a sudden, Ridiculous has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
3:22 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
3:41 It seems that Ridiculous only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ridiculous takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
4:04 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:25 Ridiculous's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
4:55 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:25 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:09 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ridiculous's zealots!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's front door.
6:29 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
6:49 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
7:12 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Ridiculous moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
8:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:27 Ridiculous failed to kill off Hectic's defending zerglings.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:13 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Ridiculous's force and backs off.
9:25 Ridiculous's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Ridiculous's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
9:53 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:31 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
10:44 Ridiculous's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ridiculous goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:54 All of a sudden, Ridiculous has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Ridiculous's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
12:13 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ridiculous's army.Hectic clips Ridiculous's army — real damage, but Ridiculous fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:03 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:47 Ridiculous's speedlots dealt with Hectic's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Ridiculous successfully fended against Hectic's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ridiculous holds Hectic.
14:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
14:50 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
15:15 Ridiculous casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.Good instincts from Hectic; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:26 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
15:55 Zerglings ran past Ridiculous's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Beautiful harassment from Hectic. Ridiculous's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:08 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:47 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:28 Hectic failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Hectic's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Hectic is backing off!Ridiculous absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
18:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:39 Zerglings ran past Ridiculous's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Ridiculous looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
19:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Ridiculous's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Ridiculous's foundation.
19:28 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:49 Hectic's number of expansions are equal to Ridiculous's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hectic and Ridiculous yet.
20:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:36 Hectic's zerglings surround Ridiculous's archons while Hectic's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hectic!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
20:58 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
21:43 Hectic shot down Ridiculous's nexus.The base falls. Hectic rips Ridiculous's economy back a full step.
22:20 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:41 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:24 Hectic's scourge sniped a few of Ridiculous's observers! Ridiculous can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
23:40 Ridiculous lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
24:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
24:29 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
24:54 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:19 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:13 Hectic's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ridiculous's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
26:21 About half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hectic — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
27:09 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:48 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.
28:13 All of a sudden, Ridiculous has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:22 Hectic destroyed about half of Ridiculous's army after that battle.Hectic cuts Ridiculous's army in half.
28:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:16 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous takes another base — the economy widens.
29:36 Ridiculous tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hectic.Ridiculous goes for the raid — Hectic is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:08 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
30:15 Ridiculous is leading the game with more expansions than Hectic.Economically it's Ridiculous's game right now; Hectic is falling behind on bases.
30:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:11 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Hectic didn't even have a chance against Ridiculous.Ridiculous absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
31:40 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
31:57 It seems that Ridiculous only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ridiculous takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
32:29 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:05 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Hectic didn't even have a chance against Ridiculous.Ridiculous absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
33:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ridiculous's army.Hectic clips Ridiculous's army — real damage, but Ridiculous fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:06 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Ridiculous pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:25 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
34:45 Ridiculous is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ridiculous hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:28 Hectic's scourge sniped a few of Ridiculous's observers! Ridiculous can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
36:02 About half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:37 Nice try from Ridiculous to harass Hectic, but Hectic's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Ridiculous.
37:03 Ridiculous is leading the game with more expansions than Hectic.Ridiculous is out-expanding Hectic — the money game is tilting.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hectic — a lead, but not a safe one.
37:28 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:06 Hectic brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Ridiculous had the observers and archons to deal with. Ridiculous successfully defended Hectic's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ridiculous holds Hectic.
38:34 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:59 It seems that Ridiculous only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ridiculous clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
39:27 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
40:06 Plague on the templar, and Hectic's ultralisks walk straight through Ridiculous.The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Ridiculous late.
40:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ridiculous's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Ridiculous's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:11 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
41:18 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
41:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:02 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Hectic breaks Ridiculous wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
42:33 Ridiculous has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
42:51 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
43:21 Ridiculous's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Count the units: Ridiculous has the edge over Hectic right now.
43:36 Aaaaaa, Hectic's mineral line is stormed by Ridiculous's high templars!The raid lands — Ridiculous chips away at Hectic's foundation.
44:12 Ridiculous appears to have more army than Hectic!Count the units: Ridiculous has the edge over Hectic right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:42 Aaaaaa, Hectic's mineral line is stormed by Ridiculous's high templars!The raid lands — Ridiculous chips away at Hectic's foundation.
44:55 Hectic's army is small compared to Ridiculous!Hectic is badly outgunned — Ridiculous's force is a size larger.
45:13 Where is Hectic's detector? Ridiculous sends dark templars to harass Hectic's mineral line!Hectic looks away for one second and Ridiculous makes him pay for it.
45:42 Ridiculous appears to have more army than Hectic!Ridiculous's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
46:04 Ridiculous tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hectic's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Ridiculous.
46:27 Hectic must macro up quickly or Ridiculous will just roll him over!Hectic needs production, fast; Ridiculous's army has outgrown his.
47:02 Aaaaaa, Hectic's mineral line is stormed by Ridiculous's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Ridiculous. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
47:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Ridiculous's economy is suffering!Ridiculous looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
47:46 In terms of army size, Hectic is behind Ridiculous!Hectic is badly outgunned — Ridiculous's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:56 Reaver! Reaver! Ridiculous's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Hectic looks away for one second and Ridiculous makes him pay for it.
48:31 It seems like Ridiculous has more units than Hectic!Ridiculous's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
48:47 Hectic is having a hard time catching up with Ridiculous's number of expansions.Hectic needs an expansion soon or Ridiculous's economy simply wins this.
49:15 It seems like Ridiculous has more units than Hectic!Count the units: Ridiculous has the edge over Hectic right now.
49:45 Ridiculous's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Count the units: Ridiculous has the edge over Hectic right now.
50:10 Hectic's army is small compared to Ridiculous!Hectic needs production, fast; Ridiculous's army has outgrown his.
50:37 Ridiculous appears to have more army than Hectic!Ridiculous's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
50:46 Hectic is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ridiculous.Hectic is starving on bases while Ridiculous spreads across the map.
51:19 Hectic must macro up quickly or Ridiculous will just roll him over!Hectic needs production, fast; Ridiculous's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:37 It seems like Ridiculous has more units than Hectic!Count the units: Ridiculous has the edge over Hectic right now.
52:03 Hectic must macro up quickly or Ridiculous will just roll him over!Hectic needs production, fast; Ridiculous's army has outgrown his.
52:34 Ridiculous has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hectic.Ridiculous is out-expanding Hectic — the money game is tilting.
52:47 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
53:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
53:27 Ridiculous successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Ridiculous holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
54:07 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Ridiculous's force and backs off.
54:28 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ridiculous pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:43 Ridiculous makes an all-in and kills off Hectic's armies.One attack to decide it all, and Ridiculous makes it count against Hectic.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:07 After a long long battle, Ridiculous finally takes the win.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Ridiculous.
Hectic taps out. Ridiculous's late game was simply better.
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Blue Ridiculous spawns at s2 while White Hectic spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ridiculous at s2, Hectic at s1.
0:44 Hectic opens 12 Pool against Ridiculous's Forge Fast Expand.Ridiculous commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hectic answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:20 Ridiculous desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
1:38 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Attempting to end the game, Ridiculous moves out with his armies.Ridiculous has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
3:14 Ridiculous's army is small compared to Hectic!Ridiculous is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
3:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:28 Ridiculous lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's front door.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ridiculous destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Ridiculous takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
5:58 Ridiculous's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ridiculous tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:36 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
7:07 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:34 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
8:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:54 Ridiculous lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!Ridiculous wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
9:20 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ridiculous's army.Hectic clips Ridiculous's army — real damage, but Ridiculous fights on.
9:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:22 Ridiculous is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
11:01 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:30 Ridiculous's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ridiculous and Hectic yet.
12:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:40 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Ridiculous's dragoons.Ridiculous wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:01 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:33 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
15:23 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:26 All of a sudden, Ridiculous has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
🎙 Hectic has built a commanding army lead — Ridiculous needs something special here.
16:52 Ridiculous has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
17:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:50 All of a sudden, Ridiculous has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:41 After that battle, Hectic destroyed about half of Ridiculous's army.Half of Ridiculous's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
20:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
20:45 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ridiculous GGs!Ridiculous GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Ridiculous, settled in the early game.
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Hectic spawning at s4 and Red Ridiculous spawning at s3.Hectic in Blue at s4. Ridiculous in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Ridiculous gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Hectic, Forge Fast Expand from Ridiculous.
— The early game —
1:05 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
2:14 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Ridiculous starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
3:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 Hectic with his speedlings successfully defend against Ridiculous's early zealot pressure.Ridiculous's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
4:35 Ridiculous destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Ridiculous clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
4:57 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
5:59 Ridiculous's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ridiculous tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:29 Ridiculous starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
7:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
7:47 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ridiculous's zealots!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's front door.
8:14 Ridiculous lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:41 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:50 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:03 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ridiculous's zealots!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's front door.
🎙 Hectic's force dwarfs what Ridiculous has left on the field.
11:30 Ridiculous has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:53 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:24 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
13:12 In terms of army size, Ridiculous is behind Hectic!Ridiculous is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
13:36 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
14:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:44 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ridiculous's zealots!Ridiculous wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
15:05 Ridiculous lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hectic — more than half the force is gone.
15:53 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hectic is far ahead.
16:24 Hectic destroys Ridiculous's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Hectic rips Ridiculous's economy back a full step.
16:42 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:31 Ridiculous is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ridiculous: the first units are already marching.
18:03 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
18:27 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:37 Hectic's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ridiculous's army.Ridiculous's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
20:12 Ridiculous lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hectic — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:32 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ridiculous — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
21:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ridiculous taps out!Ridiculous GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ridiculous taps out. Hectic's mid game was simply better.
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Ridiculous spawns at s2 in Teal while Hectic spawns at s1 in Orange.Ridiculous takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Hectic settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:35 Hectic opens Overpool against Ridiculous's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Ridiculous, Overpool from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:16 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Hectic decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
2:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ridiculous starts moving out.Ridiculous has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:33 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:27 Ridiculous kills off Hectic's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Ridiculous's early aggression takes the lead.
4:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:23 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
6:03 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ridiculous goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:36 Ridiculous kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ridiculous. The push continues.
8:05 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
8:27 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Ridiculous's force and backs off.
8:54 Ridiculous decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
9:31 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
9:56 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
10:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:00 With beautiful placement, Ridiculous successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Ridiculous holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Ridiculous edges ahead on army strength.
11:27 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:47 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Ridiculous pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:25 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:44 Ridiculous decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
13:17 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:13 Hectic failed to break Ridiculous's defending line of zealots.Ridiculous holds the early rush without blinking.
14:46 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
15:30 It seems that Ridiculous only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ridiculous clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Ridiculous as the game develops.
15:52 Attempting to end the game, Ridiculous moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
16:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:40 A few beautiful storms from Ridiculous turned the battle around! Ridiculous won the battle!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Ridiculous takes the middle of the game.
17:21 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
17:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:17 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:54 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ridiculous starts moving out.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
19:48 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.
🎙 Hectic is a step behind and knows it.
20:06 Ridiculous's massive number of speedlots slice through Hectic's zerglings and hydralisks.Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Ridiculous takes the middle of the game.
20:40 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
21:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:38 With a successful harassment, Hectic hurts Ridiculous's economy.Ridiculous looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
22:18 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:09 Ridiculous made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Hectic's hydralisks! Hectic has to back off!Ridiculous absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Ridiculous's force dwarfs what Hectic has left on the field.
23:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:06 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
24:48 Ridiculous is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ridiculous's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:00 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hectic taps.
GG. Ridiculous closes it out over Hectic.
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ridiculous
economy
Play-by-play (128 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Hectic spawning at s2 and Teal Ridiculous spawning at s1.Hectic in Green at s2. Ridiculous in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:42 Ridiculous opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hectic's 12 Pool against Ridiculous's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:07 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
1:30 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ridiculous adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Ridiculous is pushing out with his zealots.Ridiculous tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 Ridiculous was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:21 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ridiculous seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:14 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:30 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous takes another base — the economy widens.
5:11 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:22 Eager to end the game, Ridiculous moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ridiculous pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:08 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Ridiculous is continuing to push across the map!Hectic's army evaporates. Ridiculous doesn't even slow down.
6:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:58 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:18 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:46 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ridiculous tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 Hectic's army is small compared to Ridiculous!Hectic is badly outgunned — Ridiculous's force is a size larger.
8:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:06 Ridiculous kills off Hectic's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ridiculous breaks Hectic's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:20 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
9:47 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
10:15 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous takes another base — the economy widens.
10:56 Hectic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
11:26 Ridiculous is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ridiculous goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:52 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.
12:09 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Ridiculous's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Ridiculous's early aggression takes the lead.
12:37 It seems that Ridiculous only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ridiculous clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:07 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:23 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:58 Looks like Ridiculous is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ridiculous hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:20 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:42 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ridiculous expands.
15:06 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.
15:26 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Ridiculous's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ridiculous's way of life — Hectic marches on.
16:06 About half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:18 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:37 Where is Hectic's detector? Ridiculous sends dark templars to harass Hectic's mineral line!Ridiculous gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:06 Ridiculous casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.Ridiculous knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
17:43 Hectic appears to have more army than Ridiculous!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Ridiculous should not take this fight.
18:00 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:18 Ridiculous warps in a nexus.Ridiculous takes another base — the economy widens.
18:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:16 Hectic's zerglings surround Ridiculous's archons while Hectic's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hectic!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
19:36 About half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
20:03 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hectic holds the stronger army for now.
20:28 Reaver! Reaver! Ridiculous's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!The raid lands — Ridiculous chips away at Hectic's foundation.
20:47 Reaver! Reaver! Ridiculous's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ridiculous. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
21:24 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:12 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Ridiculous's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:51 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:18 Ridiculous tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hectic.Ridiculous goes for the raid — Hectic is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:35 In terms of army size, Ridiculous is behind Hectic!Ridiculous needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:01 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:52 With beautiful placement, Ridiculous successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Ridiculous holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:09 Ridiculous casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.Good instincts from Hectic; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:37 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:09 Hectic micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Ridiculous's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:43 Ridiculous has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
28:05 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:27 Ridiculous casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.Good instincts from Hectic; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:56 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
29:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:42 Hectic kills off Ridiculous's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ridiculous's way of life — Hectic marches on.
30:03 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:25 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:51 Reaver! Reaver! Ridiculous's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Ridiculous gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:14 Ridiculous casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.Ridiculous knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
31:47 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:32 Hectic's scourge sniped a few of Ridiculous's observers! Ridiculous can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Ridiculous's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
33:01 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:56 Where is Hectic's detector? Ridiculous sends dark templars to harass Hectic's mineral line!Ridiculous gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:23 Ridiculous appears to have more army than Hectic!Count the units: Ridiculous has the edge over Hectic right now.
34:38 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:22 Ridiculous failed to deal nicely with Hectic's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ridiculous's position.
35:53 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ridiculous's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Ridiculous's force and backs off.
36:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ridiculous while losing less than half of his army.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:48 Ridiculous tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hectic.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Ridiculous.
36:55 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:55 Ridiculous successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Ridiculous takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
38:19 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ridiculous edges ahead on army strength.
38:39 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Ridiculous's force stays on that battlefield.
39:05 Reaver! Reaver! Ridiculous's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Hectic looks away for one second and Ridiculous makes him pay for it.
39:35 Looks like Ridiculous is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ridiculous starts the push.
39:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:11 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Ridiculous is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Ridiculous marches on.
40:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ridiculous keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:11 After that battle, Ridiculous still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:30 Reaver! Reaver! Ridiculous's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ridiculous. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
41:46 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ridiculous moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ridiculous has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Slight advantage Ridiculous as the game develops.
42:25 Hectic is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ridiculous's army.Hectic needs production, fast; Ridiculous's army has outgrown his.
42:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:12 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Ridiculous walks through Hectic's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Ridiculous's late-game push decides it.
43:22 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Ridiculous pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:06 With excellent skills and micro, Ridiculous managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:20 Zerglings ran past Ridiculous's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Beautiful harassment from Hectic. Ridiculous's economy takes a real hit.
44:45 Ridiculous rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ridiculous has built comes forward at once.
45:00 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hectic taps.
GG. Ridiculous closes it out over Hectic.
Head to head
12 games
Hectic
6 – 6
Ridiculous