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■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Orange at s1 while Abseil spawns in Red at s3.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s1, Abseil answers from s3.
0:45 Abseil gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — Abseil has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Abseil's.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Abseil match each other.
4:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:35 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
4:50 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:10 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
6:39 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:10 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:51 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:51 Hobby kills off all of Abseil's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
9:27 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:48 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:26 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
10:47 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:59 Abseil lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Abseil's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:38 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
13:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:37 Hobby destroys Abseil's hatchery, denying expansions.Abseil's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
14:07 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
14:36 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:11 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:41 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
— The late game —
16:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:53 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
17:25 After that battle, Hobby destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Hobby cuts Abseil's army in half.
18:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:39 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:07 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
20:35 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!Abseil types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Abseil spawns at s2 while Red Hobby spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s2, Hobby at s1.
0:51 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.Abseil shows 12 Pool — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Abseil decides to expand.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:20 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
3:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:50 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
5:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
6:36 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:07 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:57 Abseil with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
8:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:45 Abseil decides to expand.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:58 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
10:48 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 Both Abseil and Hobby appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Abseil and Hobby yet.
11:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
12:24 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Abseil's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
12:52 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
13:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:51 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
14:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:46 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
15:14 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:03 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
16:22 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:50 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:22 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
17:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:42 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Hobby's position.
19:12 Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.Abseil limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:36 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
20:11 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Abseil level the expansion.
20:43 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
GG. Abseil closes it out over Hobby.
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Hobby spawning at s2 and White Abseil spawning at s3.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s2, Abseil answers from s3.
0:42 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Abseil answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:56 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:04 Abseil lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
3:30 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
3:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
3:59 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
4:23 Abseil starts expanding.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:57 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
5:22 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 Abseil's army is small compared to Hobby!Abseil needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
6:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:36 Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
7:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
7:20 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:46 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:46 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:25 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:35 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
10:33 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:45 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:35 Hobby failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
12:02 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:55 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:15 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
13:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:01 Hobby was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
14:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
15:03 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
15:19 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
15:48 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:57 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:40 Hobby must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
16:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
17:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:47 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
17:59 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:48 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:44 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:08 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:02 Hobby can't push any further as Abseil burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
21:09 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
21:58 Hobby successfully blocked Abseil from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Hobby's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Hobby's foundation.
22:51 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
23:11 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:31 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Abseil's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
24:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
24:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
24:49 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by Hobby.Hobby finds the weak point and Abseil's new base is gone.
25:10 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
25:49 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:59 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:22 Abseil is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hobby.Abseil is starving on bases while Hobby spreads across the map.
26:59 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:39 Hobby can't push any further as Abseil burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Hobby.
27:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
29:01 With a successful harassment, Abseil hurts Hobby's economy.Abseil gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:25 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
29:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:58 Hobby can't push any further as Abseil burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Hobby.
30:31 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:47 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
31:19 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
31:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
31:54 Hobby's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Abseil's position.
32:25 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
32:55 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
33:15 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:37 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:28 Abseil brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended Abseil's push!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
34:52 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:08 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
35:38 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Abseil.
36:10 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
36:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:46 Hobby kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
37:03 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:51 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
38:18 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Abseil's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Abseil right now.
38:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
39:35 Abseil ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
40:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
40:32 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
40:42 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Hobby looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
41:06 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:35 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
42:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:15 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Abseil's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
42:48 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
43:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Hobby's economy is suffering!Hobby looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
44:09 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
44:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:50 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Abseil's cracklings die before they reach the line.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:16 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:30 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
45:58 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
46:30 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.
46:48 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
47:15 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:55 Currently, neither Hobby nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Abseil yet.
48:20 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
48:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
49:04 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
49:37 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
50:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:24 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:46 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
51:13 Abseil having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:09 Abseil spawns in White at s2 while Hobby spawns in Green at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s2, Hobby at s1.
0:48 Abseil gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Abseil commits to Overpool; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:05 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:06 Abseil was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:21 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:54 Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
6:25 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
7:02 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:51 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Hobby marches on.
9:16 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
10:26 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:58 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:25 Hobby kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
12:43 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hobby's force dwarfs what Abseil has left on the field.
13:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
13:55 Abseil's army is small compared to Hobby!Abseil is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
14:38 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
14:59 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
15:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:59 Abseil lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
17:28 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby's force dwarfs what Abseil has left on the field.
— The mid game —
18:31 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:02 Abseil having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Abseil looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Abseil, settled in the early game.
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
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Play-by-play (226 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hobby spawns at s2 while Green Abseil spawns at s1.Hobby takes s2 in Yellow; Abseil settles in at s1 in Green.
0:23 Abseil opens 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, 12 Pool from Abseil.
— The early game —
0:58 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:14 Abseil starts expanding.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:36 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:40 Abseil failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
3:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:56 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:20 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
4:46 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:05 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:38 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
6:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
6:29 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:46 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:15 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:36 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
8:01 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:41 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Abseil wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
9:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Currently, neither Hobby nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Abseil match each other.
10:22 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:09 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
11:32 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:03 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:29 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
12:41 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:16 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:59 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
14:21 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
14:43 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:17 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:47 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
16:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:28 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:43 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Abseil!Hobby needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
17:56 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:18 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:53 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:23 Abseil brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended Abseil's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Abseil.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:20 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
20:45 Nice try from Abseil to harass Hobby, but Hobby's reaction is just too agile.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:06 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:18 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:10 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
22:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
22:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
23:10 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:36 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
23:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:10 Hobby tried to break into Abseil's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Hobby.
24:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:36 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
25:52 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:31 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
27:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:15 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
27:31 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:00 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
28:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:39 Hobby can't push any further as Abseil burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
29:05 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:00 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
30:10 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:34 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.
31:08 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
31:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:12 Abseil tried to harass Hobby but Hobby successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Abseil.
32:37 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:57 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:09 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Abseil!Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
33:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:05 Abseil's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Abseil's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Abseil!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
34:21 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
35:07 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:27 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:23 Abseil's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Abseil's position.
36:45 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:02 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
37:12 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
37:50 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
38:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:29 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:13 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
39:30 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:51 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:12 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
40:50 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
41:12 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.
41:24 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Abseil's ultralisks cannot get through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:28 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
43:05 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
43:28 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Abseil knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
43:36 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
44:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
44:16 Abseil ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
44:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
45:14 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:40 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
45:57 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
46:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:40 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:50 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
48:16 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
48:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:56 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
49:17 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:50 Abseil is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Abseil needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
50:20 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
50:47 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
51:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:34 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:42 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
52:43 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
53:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
53:10 In terms of army size, Hobby and Abseil are around equal.Unit for unit, Hobby and Abseil are level.
53:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:07 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
54:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:52 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:17 Abseil tried to harass Hobby but Hobby successfully fends off the harassment.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:34 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
56:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:09 Hobby was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
56:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:21 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
57:42 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
58:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:33 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Abseil's cracklings die before they reach the line.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:24 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
60:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:32 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Abseil's cracklings die before they reach the line.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
60:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
61:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:36 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Abseil.
61:54 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:16 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.
62:28 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
62:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
63:26 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
63:41 Hobby's army is small compared to Abseil!Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
63:57 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
64:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
64:48 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
65:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:34 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
65:55 Hobby is having a hard time catching up with Abseil's number of expansions.Hobby needs an expansion soon or Abseil's economy simply wins this.
66:16 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
66:50 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:35 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
67:56 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
68:13 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
68:45 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
68:52 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
69:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
69:51 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
69:58 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
70:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
70:39 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
71:20 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
71:41 Hobby might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Abseil did.Hobby is starving on bases while Abseil spreads across the map.
72:02 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
72:21 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
72:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:56 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
73:17 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
73:53 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Abseil takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:20 The Teal Abseil spawns at s1 while Red Hobby spawns at s2.Abseil in Teal at s1. Hobby in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:48 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Abseil, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:11 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:30 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:41 Hobby was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:09 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
5:38 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:10 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
6:40 Abseil appears to have more army than Hobby!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
7:10 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
7:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:50 Hobby was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Abseil's line. Great positioning.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:01 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
9:35 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:47 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
10:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
11:25 Hobby kills off all of Abseil's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
12:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:56 It seems like Abseil has more units than Hobby!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
13:17 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
13:42 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:28 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
15:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:29 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
15:51 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
16:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:52 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
17:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
18:22 Abseil's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Hobby's position.
18:37 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
19:25 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:55 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
20:06 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:37 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
21:21 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:02 Abseil's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
22:39 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:31 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Hobby, settled in the mid game.
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hobby spawns at s1 while Purple Abseil spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s1, Abseil at s2.
0:34 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:46 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Hobby's front door.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
5:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:12 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
6:36 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:19 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:32 Currently, neither Hobby nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Abseil yet.
8:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:37 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
9:58 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:29 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:55 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:04 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
13:13 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:19 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
14:42 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:39 With really nice micro, Abseil's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
16:10 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
16:44 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
17:31 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:51 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
18:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:04 Abseil's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Abseil's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Abseil!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Hobby's position.
19:27 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:00 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
20:47 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.Abseil finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
21:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Hobby types it out: GG.
Abseil takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
3 games
Hobby
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Abseil