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■ Hectic
■ Ion
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Hectic spawns at s3 in Red while Ion spawns at s1 in White.We're underway — Hectic spawns at s3, Ion answers from s1.
0:48 Hectic gets 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Hectic, Forge Fast Expand from Ion.
— The early game —
1:10 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:01 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
4:30 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
6:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
6:29 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:09 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hectic — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:49 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.
8:14 Hectic with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:12 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:48 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
10:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:00 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ion's front door.
11:32 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:12 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
12:38 Hectic appears to have more army than Ion!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
13:07 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:04 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
14:47 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
15:22 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:54 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
16:28 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
17:02 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
17:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:03 Hectic's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Hectic's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hectic!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Ion's position.
18:42 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:58 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
19:30 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:09 Ion having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Ion types it out: GG.
Hectic takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Hectic
■ Ion
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:19 Ion spawns in Blue at s1 while Hectic spawns in Purple at s2.Ion in Blue at s1. Hectic in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Ion commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hectic answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
2:00 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:03 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Hectic match each other.
3:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:07 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
4:46 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Ion clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
5:48 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
6:19 Hectic starts expanding.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:38 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
7:17 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
7:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:12 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Hectic takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
8:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
9:35 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:35 Hectic appears to have more army than Ion!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
11:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:35 Hectic with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
12:32 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
13:08 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
13:32 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:18 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
14:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:05 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hectic is far ahead.
15:33 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
16:02 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:40 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:18 Hectic appears to have more army than Ion!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
— The late game —
17:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:09 Hectic's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Hectic's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hectic!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
18:35 Hectic destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.Hectic cuts Ion's army in half.
19:18 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:40 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hectic is far ahead.
20:02 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:30 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:36 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:13 Ion lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hectic limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
23:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Ion, settled in the mid game.
■ Hectic
■ Ion
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (487 lines)
0:07 The Blue Hectic spawns at s4 while White Ion spawns at s1.Hectic takes s4 in Blue; Ion settles in at s1 in White.
0:32 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Hectic commits to 12 Pool; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:43 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:05 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:39 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:05 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 Ion failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
2:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:33 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:08 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:27 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
4:40 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.
5:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:29 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
5:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:09 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Ion needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
6:45 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
7:17 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
7:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:04 Hectic failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Hectic clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
8:35 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
9:08 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
9:28 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:47 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
10:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:29 The battle outcome favors Ion as Hectic's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Ion marches on.
10:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
11:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:23 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
11:46 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:04 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
12:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:50 Hectic burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!Hectic absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
13:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
13:54 Aaaaaa, Hectic's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Ion gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
14:17 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:39 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hectic's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Ion.
15:01 Hectic starts expanding.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
15:16 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:53 Hectic's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Hectic's position.
16:25 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
16:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
17:01 Hectic tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Hectic.
17:26 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:50 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:02 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:22 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.
18:59 Hectic failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Hectic's position.
19:22 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:43 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:57 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
20:07 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:36 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.
20:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:20 Hectic brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Ion had the observers and archons to deal with. Ion successfully defended Hectic's push!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
21:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
22:46 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:03 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
23:20 In terms of army size, Hectic and Ion are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
23:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:08 Hectic burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!Hectic absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
24:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:50 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
25:13 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
25:30 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:57 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.
26:19 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:58 Hectic successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Hectic cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:37 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
28:00 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:23 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
28:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:56 Hectic micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Ion's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
29:17 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:50 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
30:09 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:34 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
30:47 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Hectic gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:04 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
31:39 Ion starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
31:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:22 Hectic brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Ion had the observers and archons to deal with. Ion successfully defended Hectic's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Hectic.
32:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
33:06 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
33:26 Hectic starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:39 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.
33:50 Currently, Hectic and Ion appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hectic and Ion are level.
34:28 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:45 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.
35:13 Hectic failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Hectic's position.
35:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
35:43 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
36:00 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Ion's foundation.
36:22 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
37:11 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
37:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:53 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Hectic takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
38:19 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
38:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
39:02 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Ion looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
39:21 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hectic.Ion knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
39:35 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
40:00 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
40:28 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
40:44 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.
41:03 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Hectic's cracklings die before they reach the line.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:16 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
41:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:06 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
42:23 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
42:41 Hectic is having a hard time catching up with Ion's number of expansions.Hectic needs an expansion soon or Ion's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:08 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.
43:30 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Hectic's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
43:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:11 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:41 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
44:50 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
45:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
45:39 Hectic spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:44 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
47:02 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
47:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
47:43 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Hectic's ultralisks cannot get through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:57 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
48:28 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
48:42 Where is Hectic's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Hectic's mineral line!Hectic looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
49:10 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:33 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
49:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:10 Hectic ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
50:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
51:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:14 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
51:46 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
51:53 Currently, Hectic and Ion appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
52:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:49 Hectic's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:23 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:54 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
54:01 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
54:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:50 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Hectic breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
55:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
55:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:43 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
56:17 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
56:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:58 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Hectic's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
57:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
57:46 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
58:06 Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
58:30 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
58:51 In terms of army size, Hectic and Ion are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:30 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Hectic.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
59:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
60:02 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Hectic clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
60:28 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
60:53 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
61:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:36 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Hectic's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
61:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
62:38 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Hectic.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Hectic right now.
63:00 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
63:07 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
63:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
63:52 Hectic's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
64:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
64:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
64:57 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:25 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
65:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
65:56 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Hectic's ultralisks cannot get through.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
66:27 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
66:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
67:05 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
67:38 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
67:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:06 Ion was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
68:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
68:55 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
69:15 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
69:36 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
69:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
70:20 Hectic spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
70:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:15 Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
71:51 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
71:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:20 Hectic spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:39 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
73:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
73:31 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
73:55 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
74:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
74:25 Hectic spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:55 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
75:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
75:32 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Hectic.Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
75:57 Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
76:24 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
76:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:56 Plague on the templar, and Hectic's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
77:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
77:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
78:00 Hectic destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.Hectic finds the weak point and Ion's new base is gone.
78:19 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
78:53 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
79:17 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
79:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
79:53 Ion walked into plague and swarm together. Hectic gave up nothing.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
80:09 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
80:34 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:58 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Hectic!Ion is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
81:09 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
81:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
81:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
82:26 Hectic successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Hectic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
82:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:50 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:12 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
83:53 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
84:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
84:22 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Hectic's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
84:37 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:22 Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
85:55 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
86:10 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.
86:25 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Ion's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
87:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
87:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
87:27 It seems like Hectic has more units than Ion!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
87:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
88:09 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
88:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
88:52 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Ion's dragoons fire into nothing and Hectic holds.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
89:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
89:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Hectic clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
90:06 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
90:21 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
90:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
91:17 Ion walked into plague and swarm together. Hectic gave up nothing.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
91:24 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
91:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:10 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
92:33 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
92:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
93:22 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
93:45 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
93:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
94:26 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
94:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
94:54 Hectic has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Hectic runs 1 more bases than Ion. That compounds.
95:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
95:38 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Hectic breaks Ion wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
95:56 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
96:27 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
96:39 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
96:59 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
97:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
97:45 The battle outcome favors Ion as Hectic's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
98:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
98:22 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
98:56 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
99:21 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
99:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
100:05 Ion kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Ion marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
100:27 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
100:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
100:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
101:21 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
101:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
102:10 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
102:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
102:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
103:09 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
103:26 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
103:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
104:15 Hectic's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Ion loses everything.The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Ion late.
104:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:01 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:13 Ion must macro up quickly or Hectic will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
105:30 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
106:05 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
106:20 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.
106:47 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
107:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
107:19 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:47 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
108:03 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
108:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
108:45 Ion kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!Hectic's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
109:06 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
109:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
109:40 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
110:03 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
110:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
110:55 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
111:17 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
111:25 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
111:53 Hectic has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Hectic runs 1 more bases than Ion. That compounds.
112:15 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
112:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
113:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
113:20 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
113:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
114:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
114:20 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
114:36 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
115:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
115:30 Hectic successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Hectic takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
115:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
116:01 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
116:39 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
117:01 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
117:08 Ion is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hectic.Ion is starving on bases while Hectic spreads across the map.
117:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
117:51 Hectic successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Hectic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
118:06 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
118:33 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
119:07 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
119:14 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
119:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
119:55 Hectic ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
120:18 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
120:50 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
120:58 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
121:19 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
121:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
122:14 Under dark swarm Ion's dragoons are useless — Hectic's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Ion late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
122:22 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
122:46 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
123:11 Ion is having a hard time catching up with Hectic's number of expansions.Ion needs an expansion soon or Hectic's economy simply wins this.
123:30 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
123:50 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
124:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
124:46 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
124:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
125:20 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
125:32 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
126:01 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
126:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
126:40 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Hectic breaks Ion wide open.The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Ion late.
126:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
127:25 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
127:54 Hectic appears to have more army than Ion!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Ion right now.
128:01 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
128:30 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
128:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
129:21 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Ion walks through Hectic's army.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Hectic late.
129:36 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
129:51 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
130:12 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
130:29 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
130:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
131:19 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
131:42 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
132:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
132:26 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
132:40 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
133:09 Hectic has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Ion.Hectic is out-expanding Ion — the money game is tilting.
133:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
133:48 Ion had the observers for those lurkers and Hectic's push simply stops.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
134:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
134:28 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
134:46 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
135:10 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
135:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
135:59 Hectic's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Ion throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
136:06 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
136:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
137:05 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
137:18 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
137:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
137:55 Hectic's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Ion throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
138:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
138:38 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
138:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
139:28 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
139:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
140:01 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Hectic's ultralisks cannot get through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
140:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Hectic clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
140:57 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Ion clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
141:11 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
141:27 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
141:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
142:07 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Hectic's ultralisks cannot get through.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
142:32 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
142:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
143:11 Ion is having a hard time catching up with Hectic's number of expansions.Ion needs an expansion soon or Hectic's economy simply wins this.
143:30 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
144:09 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
144:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
144:47 The battle outcome favors Ion as Hectic's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
144:59 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
145:24 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
145:52 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
146:14 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
146:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
146:45 Ion had the observers for those lurkers and Hectic's push simply stops.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
147:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
147:21 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
147:55 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
148:08 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
148:37 Currently, Hectic and Ion appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
149:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
149:20 Hectic was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.Ion takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
149:31 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
149:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Ion takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
150:18 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
150:40 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
151:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
151:30 Ion's storms land on the swarm and Hectic's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hectic throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
151:37 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
152:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
152:25 Hectic is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Hectic needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
152:57 Hectic decides to all-in and suicides all of his armies.Hectic hurls the whole army forward — win or nothing.
153:07 Ion wins after a long battle.Ion takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Ion takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hectic
■ Ion
army value
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■ Ion
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Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:12 The Yellow Ion spawns at s2 while Red Hectic spawns at s1.We're underway — Ion spawns at s2, Hectic answers from s1.
0:45 Ion gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Ion shows Forge Fast Expand — Hectic has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:11 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:19 Ion failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
5:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:37 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
6:15 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:08 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Hectic match each other.
8:01 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:34 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:39 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ion's front door.
10:22 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
11:33 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
11:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:32 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ion's front door.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
13:12 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
13:49 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
15:06 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:30 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
16:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:56 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Ion's front door.
17:29 Hectic destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.Half of Ion's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
17:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Ion clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
— The mid game —
18:26 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hectic takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hectic
■ Ion
army value
■ Hectic
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:08 Hectic spawns in Orange at s2 while Ion spawns in Red at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hectic at s2, Ion at s1.
2:24 Hectic gets 5 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Hectic shows 5 Pool — Ion has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:36 Hectic opens with a cheesy build.Hectic Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Hectic's army.
6:57 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Hectic attacks Ion.All or nothing: Hectic's gamble arrives at Ion's base.
9:05 Ion was unable to defend Hectic's armies and taps out.It works! Ion can't hold the gamble and taps to Hectic.
GG. Hectic closes it out over Ion.
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