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■ Ion
■ Roundel
army value
■ Ion
■ Roundel
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Yellow at s2 while Hydra spawns in White at s1.We're underway — Ion spawns at s2, Hydra answers from s1.
0:32 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:20 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:57 Ion kills off Hydra's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
4:36 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
6:15 Hydra decides to expand.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:28 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:07 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:08 Ion kills off all of Hydra's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
9:12 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:58 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:13 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Hydra's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Hydra match each other.
11:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:08 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Ion's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Hydra's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:39 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
14:18 Hydra desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:37 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:36 Ion kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
16:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:41 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
— The mid game —
17:17 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
18:01 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
— The late game —
18:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:50 Ion's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Hydra's position.
19:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:00 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
20:29 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hydra GGs!Hydra GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ion takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Ion
■ Roundel
army value
■ Ion
■ Roundel
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Orange Hydra spawns at s1 while Red Ion spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hydra at s1, Ion at s2.
0:40 Hydra gets Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hydra's Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:06 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
3:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:06 All of a sudden, Hydra has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hydra's way of life — Ion marches on.
4:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:10 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:13 It seems like Hydra has more units than Ion!Count the units: Hydra has the edge over Ion right now.
🎙 Slight advantage Roundel as the game develops.
7:45 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:47 Ion kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:13 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:53 Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
11:24 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.
11:56 Hydra failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The momentum flips — Ion suddenly holds the stronger position!
12:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
13:01 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
13:36 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:08 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:48 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:37 Hydra's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
16:29 Hydra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Roundel is hanging on by a thread against Ion's army.
17:20 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:46 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:02 Ion's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Hydra's position.
19:38 Hydra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:00 It seems that Hydra only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Hydra clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
20:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:10 Hydra having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hydra taps.
Roundel taps out. Ion's mid game was simply better.
■ Ion
■ Roundel
army value
■ Ion
■ Roundel
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:10 Ion spawns in Yellow at s1 while Hydra spawns in Green at s2.Ion takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Hydra settles in at s2 in Green.
0:38 Hydra opens 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion shows Forge Fast Expand — Hydra has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:53 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:01 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:25 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.
4:13 Hydra with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Hydra's defense was already in place.
4:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:17 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:47 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
6:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:57 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
7:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
8:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
8:39 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
8:56 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:39 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
10:09 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
10:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:14 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Hydra's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
11:49 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
12:21 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Roundel's way right now.
12:58 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:24 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Hydra!Ion needs production, fast; Hydra's army has outgrown his.
13:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:36 Hydra kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Hydra marches on.
— The late game —
15:03 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:39 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:10 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:17 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
🎙 It's all going Roundel's way right now.
17:51 Ion seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hydra — more than half the force is gone.
18:29 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 Hydra destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Hydra rips Ion's economy back a full step.
19:33 Hydra decides to start pushing across the map.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Ion taps out. Roundel's early game was simply better.
■ Ion
■ Roundel
army value
■ Ion
■ Roundel
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Hydra spawns at s1 in Red while Ion spawns at s2 in Blue.Hydra in Red at s1. Ion in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Hydra gets 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Hydra shows 12 Hatch — Ion has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
1:53 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:59 Ion was out-microed by Hydra and loses all his attacking forces.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:43 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
5:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:46 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
6:20 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:50 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
7:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:20 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
9:04 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:59 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
10:35 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
11:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:38 Hydra with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
12:22 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Roundel as the game develops.
12:57 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:33 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:02 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hydra's army.Ion needs production, fast; Hydra's army has outgrown his.
14:22 Ion decides to expand.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:36 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
— The late game —
16:10 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:09 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Roundel's way right now.
17:43 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:54 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
19:40 After that battle, Hydra destroyed more than half of Ion's army.When the smoke clears, Hydra has erased most of what Ion brought.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
20:31 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
21:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Ion taps out. Roundel's early game was simply better.
■ Ion
■ Roundel
army value
■ Ion
■ Roundel
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Ion spawns at s1 while Orange Hydra spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s1, Hydra at s2.
0:39 Ion gets 2 Gate Rush against Hydra's Overpool.Ion commits to 2 Gate Rush; Hydra answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:20 Ion decides to cheese today.Ion isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
1:45 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Ion attacks Hydra.Ion commits to the cheese — it's at Hydra's door already.
2:22 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:40 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
3:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:48 Hydra decides to start pushing across the map.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:00 Hydra with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Hydra's defense was already in place.
🎙 The tide turns. Roundel comes out of that exchange ahead.
5:20 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
6:36 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:03 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:57 Ion failed to break Hydra's zergling line of defense.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Hydra's defense was already in place.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:06 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:43 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Roundel as the game develops.
10:15 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
10:44 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Hydra!Ion is badly outgunned — Hydra's force is a size larger.
11:12 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:22 The battle outcome favors Hydra as Ion's armies melt into Hydra's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hydra. The push continues.
12:44 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:48 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:28 Hydra desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Roundel's army.
14:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:24 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Hydra is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Hydra marches on.
15:53 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
16:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:57 Hydra destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Ion watches Hydra level the expansion.
17:31 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
17:54 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
18:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:14 Ion failed to deal nicely with Hydra's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Ion's position.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Roundel's army.
19:31 Ion lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hydra limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:48 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Roundel closes it out over Ion.
■ Ion
■ Roundel
army value
■ Ion
■ Roundel
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Hydra spawns in Red at s2 while Ion spawns in Yellow at s3.We're underway — Hydra spawns at s2, Ion answers from s3.
0:44 Hydra gets 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Hydra commits to 12 Pool; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:49 Ion was out-microed by Hydra and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hydra's line. Great positioning.
4:28 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:04 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
5:33 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:06 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:35 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
7:21 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Roundel — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:24 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
8:38 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:16 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Ion clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
9:43 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
10:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:06 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Ion's front door.
🎙 Roundel has built a commanding army lead — Ion needs something special here.
11:25 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
11:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
12:31 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:38 Hydra with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
14:16 Ion lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hydra — more than half the force is gone.
14:52 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
15:11 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
15:48 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Roundel is far ahead.
16:31 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
17:01 Ion must macro up quickly or Hydra will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Hydra's army has outgrown his.
17:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:09 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Hydra's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
18:26 After that battle, Hydra destroyed more than half of Ion's army.When the smoke clears, Hydra has erased most of what Ion brought.
19:13 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Ion clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
19:38 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion types it out: GG.
GG. Roundel closes it out over Ion.
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