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Games
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■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (354 lines)
0:14 The Green Sigmamaxxing spawns at s1 while Red Hydra spawns at s4.Sigmamaxxing in Green at s1. Hydra in Red at s4. The map is set.
0:29 Sigmamaxxing gets Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's 12 Hatch.Sigmamaxxing shows Forge Fast Expand — Hydra has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
1:30 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:36 All of a sudden, Hydra has no armies left while Sigmamaxxing is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hydra's way of life — Sigmamaxxing marches on.
3:00 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
3:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
3:49 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:13 Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
4:25 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:41 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
🎙 Hydra is a step behind and knows it.
5:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:38 Sigmamaxxing successfully fends off Hydra's attacks.Sigmamaxxing takes the fight on his terms and sends Hydra home with nothing.
6:00 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
6:09 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
6:28 Sigmamaxxing's forces appear to be larger compared to Hydra's!Count the units: Sigmamaxxing has the edge over Hydra right now.
7:01 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
7:20 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
7:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:03 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Sigmamaxxing. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:19 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
8:52 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:39 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
9:46 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:09 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:57 Hydra's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Sigmamaxxing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
11:24 It seems that Sigmamaxxing only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:45 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:05 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
12:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:44 Hydra failed to bring in overlords as Sigmamaxxing's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Hydra's defense bends, then snaps. Sigmamaxxing takes the middle of the game.
13:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
13:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
13:50 Sigmamaxxing decides to expand.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:03 Hydra desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
14:42 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:14 Hydra burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Sigmamaxxing's push!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
15:43 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
16:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:17 Reaver! Reaver! Sigmamaxxing's reaver is killing off most of Hydra's workers!Sigmamaxxing gets into Hydra's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:46 Where is Hydra's detector? Sigmamaxxing sends dark templars to harass Hydra's mineral line!Hydra looks away for one second and Sigmamaxxing makes him pay for it.
17:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Hydra gets into Sigmamaxxing's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:34 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
17:41 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:02 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:39 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
18:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:24 Hydra's scourge sniped a few of Sigmamaxxing's observers! Sigmamaxxing can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
19:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
20:12 Zerglings ran past Sigmamaxxing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hydra!The raid lands — Hydra chips away at Sigmamaxxing's foundation.
20:40 Sigmamaxxing appears to have more army than Hydra!Sigmamaxxing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hydra should not take this fight.
20:59 Hydra starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:28 What a pity! Hydra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sigmamaxxing's army.Good instincts from Sigmamaxxing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:46 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
22:10 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:57 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hydra's way of life — Sigmamaxxing marches on.
23:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:28 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:47 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:20 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:45 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:27 Sigmamaxxing's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's position.
25:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:13 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:20 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:51 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:00 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:28 In terms of army size, Sigmamaxxing and Hydra are around equal.Unit for unit, Sigmamaxxing and Hydra are level.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:17 Hydra's zerglings surround Sigmamaxxing's archons while Hydra's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hydra!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
28:28 Hydra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated.Hydra takes a bite out of Sigmamaxxing's force and backs off.
29:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sigmamaxxing destroyed only less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
29:09 What a pity! Hydra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra knocks, Sigmamaxxing answers. No damage done.
29:43 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
29:55 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:36 The battle outcome favors Sigmamaxxing as Hydra's armies melt into Sigmamaxxing's armies' weapon fire!Hydra's army evaporates. Sigmamaxxing doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:33 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:04 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:47 Hydra burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Sigmamaxxing's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hydra holds Sigmamaxxing.
33:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:37 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:05 Sigmamaxxing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing is badly outgunned — Hydra's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sigmamaxxing starts moving out.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:39 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:25 Hydra micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Sigmamaxxing's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
35:44 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
36:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Hydra gets into Sigmamaxxing's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:46 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:16 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:33 At the moment, neither Sigmamaxxing nor Hydra is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Sigmamaxxing and Hydra are level.
37:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
38:10 Hydra's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Sigmamaxxing has no observers left. The push stalls.Hydra holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
39:24 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
39:36 Hydra moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
40:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:34 Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Sigmamaxxing commits and it's the wrong call — Hydra cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:19 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
41:26 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
42:19 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.
42:29 Hydra spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Sigmamaxxing is still standing.Sigmamaxxing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra takes a bite out of Sigmamaxxing's force and backs off.
43:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
43:47 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:11 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
44:23 In terms of army size, Sigmamaxxing and Hydra are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
44:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:11 Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Sigmamaxxing commits and it's the wrong call — Hydra cleans it up.
45:28 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
45:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:03 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
46:33 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
46:47 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.
47:24 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Sigmamaxxing walks through Hydra's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Sigmamaxxing's late-game push decides it.
47:34 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:07 It seems that Hydra only managed to destroy less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra takes a bite out of Sigmamaxxing's force and backs off.
48:28 Eager to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:53 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
49:02 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.
49:31 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Sigmamaxxing's dragoons fire into nothing and Hydra holds.Sigmamaxxing throws the endgame army in and Hydra simply refuses to lose.
49:41 It seems that Sigmamaxxing only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
50:02 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:24 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
50:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
51:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:43 Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.The attack shatters on Hydra's line. Great positioning.
51:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:25 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:49 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
53:11 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
53:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:54 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Sigmamaxxing walks through Hydra's army.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
54:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sigmamaxxing destroyed only less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
54:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:52 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
55:17 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
55:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:48 Hydra spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Sigmamaxxing is still standing.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
56:12 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
56:30 It seems that Sigmamaxxing only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
57:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
57:49 At the moment, neither Sigmamaxxing nor Hydra is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
58:09 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.
58:33 The battle outcome favors Sigmamaxxing as Hydra's armies melt into Sigmamaxxing's armies' weapon fire!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
58:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
59:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:30 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
59:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:32 Sigmamaxxing's storms land on the swarm and Hydra's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
60:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
61:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:34 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
62:08 Hydra decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
62:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:48 Sigmamaxxing successfully fends off Hydra's attacks.The attack shatters on Sigmamaxxing's line. Great positioning.
63:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
63:41 Sigmamaxxing's number of expansions are equal to Hydra's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Sigmamaxxing and Hydra yet.
64:06 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
64:40 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
65:02 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.
65:16 With beautiful placement, Sigmamaxxing successfully fends off Hydra's attacks.The attack shatters on Sigmamaxxing's line. Great positioning.
65:30 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
65:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
66:28 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
67:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
67:25 Hydra spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Sigmamaxxing is still standing.Sigmamaxxing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:54 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
68:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
68:34 Hydra's army is small compared to Sigmamaxxing!Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
68:46 Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
69:06 Eager to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
69:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:50 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Sigmamaxxing's dragoons fire into nothing and Hydra holds.Sigmamaxxing throws the endgame army in and Hydra simply refuses to lose.
70:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
70:40 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
71:00 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
71:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hydra starts moving out.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
71:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
71:58 Hydra's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Sigmamaxxing has no observers left. The push stalls.Hydra holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:21 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
72:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:14 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
73:42 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
73:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
74:12 Hydra was out-microed by Sigmamaxxing and loses all his attacking forces.Sigmamaxxing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
74:34 Hydra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
74:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:29 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
75:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
75:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
76:23 Plague on the templar, and Hydra's ultralisks walk straight through Sigmamaxxing.The final army does its work — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing late.
76:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
77:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:36 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
77:46 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
78:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
78:44 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Hydra's ultralisks cannot get through.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
78:53 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
79:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
79:45 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
80:05 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
80:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
80:53 Hydra ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Sigmamaxxing is inside the third.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
81:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
81:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
81:47 Sigmamaxxing destroys Hydra's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Hydra watches Sigmamaxxing level the expansion.
82:06 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
82:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sigmamaxxing starts moving out.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
82:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hydra starts moving out.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
83:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
83:46 Hydra spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Sigmamaxxing is still standing.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
83:54 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
84:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:39 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
85:12 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
85:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
85:53 Hydra spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Sigmamaxxing is still standing.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
86:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:54 At the moment, Sigmamaxxing seems to have more units than Hydra.Count the units: Sigmamaxxing has the edge over Hydra right now.
87:12 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
87:27 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
87:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
88:16 Hydra ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Sigmamaxxing is inside the third.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
88:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
88:55 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
89:24 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
89:51 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
90:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
90:19 Under dark swarm Sigmamaxxing's dragoons are useless — Hydra's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing late.
90:44 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
91:02 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
91:37 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
91:59 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
92:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
92:40 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Hydra's ultralisks cannot get through.Sigmamaxxing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
92:50 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
93:32 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
93:51 Hydra is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
94:14 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
94:35 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
94:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
95:14 Sigmamaxxing's storms land on the swarm and Hydra's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
95:24 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
95:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
96:12 Sigmamaxxing has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hydra.Sigmamaxxing's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
96:26 Hydra doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Hydra thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
96:57 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
97:12 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
97:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
98:07 The battle outcome favors Sigmamaxxing as Hydra's armies melt into Sigmamaxxing's armies' weapon fire!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
98:34 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
98:51 Hydra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated.Hydra takes a bite out of Sigmamaxxing's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
99:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hydra chips away at Sigmamaxxing's foundation.
99:33 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
99:52 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
100:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
100:25 Hydra's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Sigmamaxxing has no observers left. The push stalls.Sigmamaxxing throws the endgame army in and Hydra simply refuses to lose.
100:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:46 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
102:09 Hydra starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
102:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
102:37 Sigmamaxxing's storms land on the swarm and Hydra's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hydra throws the endgame army in and Sigmamaxxing simply refuses to lose.
102:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
103:33 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
103:41 Hydra is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
104:05 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.Hydra goes for the raid — Sigmamaxxing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
104:21 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
104:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
105:12 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Hydra's army evaporates. Sigmamaxxing doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
105:38 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
106:06 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:21 What a pity! Hydra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra knocks, Sigmamaxxing answers. No damage done.
106:31 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
107:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
107:22 Sigmamaxxing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Hydra's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
107:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
108:13 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
108:32 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing holds the stronger army for now.
108:48 Sigmamaxxing appears to have more army than Hydra!Sigmamaxxing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hydra should not take this fight.
109:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
109:44 The corsairs cleared the sky and Sigmamaxxing's ground army does the rest to Hydra.There's no rebuilding from that. Sigmamaxxing's late-game push decides it.
109:51 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
110:09 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
110:43 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.Hydra goes for the raid — Sigmamaxxing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
110:50 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
111:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
111:50 Sigmamaxxing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Hydra's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Sigmamaxxing's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Sigmamaxxing is far ahead.
111:57 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
112:32 It seems that Hydra only managed to destroy less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra takes a bite out of Sigmamaxxing's force and backs off.
112:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
113:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hydra taps out!Hydra GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Sigmamaxxing closes it out over Hydra.
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Play-by-play (146 lines)
0:15 The Purple Hydra spawns at s1 while Yellow Sigmamaxxing spawns at s2.Hydra takes s1 in Purple; Sigmamaxxing settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:42 Hydra gets 12 Pool against Sigmamaxxing's Forge Fast Expand.Hydra commits to 12 Pool; Sigmamaxxing answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:52 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
1:11 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:49 The battle outcome favors Hydra as Sigmamaxxing's armies melt into Hydra's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Sigmamaxxing's way of life — Hydra marches on.
3:14 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:22 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
4:59 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Sigmamaxxing must macro up quickly or Hydra will just roll him over!Sigmamaxxing is badly outgunned — Hydra's force is a size larger.
🎙 Slight advantage Hydra as the game develops.
5:42 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:24 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Sigmamaxxing's dragoons.Sigmamaxxing wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
6:48 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
7:09 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:31 Eager to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
7:58 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:57 Sigmamaxxing failed to break Hydra's zergling line of defense.Hydra holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
9:41 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:27 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:57 Sigmamaxxing decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
11:04 Hydra appears to have more army than Sigmamaxxing!Hydra's army is visibly the bigger one — Sigmamaxxing should not take this fight.
11:43 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
12:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:32 The battle outcome favors Sigmamaxxing as Hydra's armies melt into Sigmamaxxing's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hydra's way of life — Sigmamaxxing marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:47 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:00 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:41 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:52 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:50 Sigmamaxxing's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Hydra's defense bends, then snaps. Sigmamaxxing takes the middle of the game.
15:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 In terms of army size, Hydra is behind Sigmamaxxing!Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:27 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
16:48 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:57 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:25 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:25 Hydra's zerglings surround Sigmamaxxing's archons while Hydra's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hydra!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
18:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
19:32 Where is Hydra's detector? Sigmamaxxing sends dark templars to harass Hydra's mineral line!Hydra looks away for one second and Sigmamaxxing makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:48 Sigmamaxxing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hydra's economy.Good instincts from Hydra; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:09 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:45 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:15 Sigmamaxxing's massive number of speedlots slice through Hydra's zerglings and hydralisks.Hydra's defense bends, then snaps. Sigmamaxxing takes the middle of the game.
21:59 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
22:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
22:30 Nice try from Hydra to harass Sigmamaxxing, but Sigmamaxxing's reaction is just too agile.Hydra knocks, Sigmamaxxing answers. No damage done.
22:51 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:42 Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Sigmamaxxing commits and it's the wrong call — Hydra cleans it up.
24:19 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
24:43 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
25:03 Sigmamaxxing is planning a harassment, but Hydra scouted it!No surprises today — Hydra's harassment is scouted early.
25:31 Hydra scouted the attempt but Sigmamaxxing is still going with it!Plans change: Sigmamaxxing's raiders are needed on defense.
25:53 Sigmamaxxing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hydra.Good instincts from Hydra; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:07 Where is Hydra's detector? Sigmamaxxing sends dark templars to harass Hydra's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Sigmamaxxing. Hydra's economy takes a real hit.
26:38 Sigmamaxxing must macro up quickly or Hydra will just roll him over!Sigmamaxxing is badly outgunned — Hydra's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:03 Hydra decides to start pushing across the map.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:25 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:43 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.
28:05 Sigmamaxxing's speedlots dealt with Hydra's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Sigmamaxxing successfully fended against Hydra's push!Sigmamaxxing absorbs the mid-game push — Hydra gained nothing for the cost.
28:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:57 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:14 Hydra moves out with his armies.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:45 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:26 Sigmamaxxing's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Hydra's defense bends, then snaps. Sigmamaxxing takes the middle of the game.
30:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:43 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:06 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:49 Sigmamaxxing's massive number of speedlots slice through Hydra's zerglings and hydralisks.Hydra's defense bends, then snaps. Sigmamaxxing takes the middle of the game.
33:04 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:05 Both Hydra and Sigmamaxxing appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hydra and Sigmamaxxing match each other.
34:29 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:45 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:25 Hydra brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Sigmamaxxing had the observers and archons to deal with. Sigmamaxxing successfully defended Hydra's push!Sigmamaxxing absorbs the mid-game push — Hydra gained nothing for the cost.
36:04 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:33 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:51 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:10 Eager to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:52 Hydra brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Sigmamaxxing had the observers and archons to deal with. Sigmamaxxing successfully defended Hydra's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sigmamaxxing holds Hydra.
38:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
38:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:16 Sigmamaxxing scouted Hydra's attempt to harass!Sigmamaxxing's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
39:38 Hydra doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.The harassment is called off — Hydra keeps his units alive.
— The late game —
39:57 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
40:12 Sigmamaxxing decides to move out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:43 At the moment, neither Hydra nor Sigmamaxxing is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:05 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.
41:25 Plague on the templar, and Hydra's ultralisks walk straight through Sigmamaxxing.The final army does its work — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing late.
41:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
42:25 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
42:37 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
43:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:29 The battle outcome favors Sigmamaxxing as Hydra's armies melt into Sigmamaxxing's armies' weapon fire!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:44 It seems that Sigmamaxxing only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
44:05 Hydra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:41 Zerglings ran past Sigmamaxxing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hydra!Beautiful harassment from Hydra. Sigmamaxxing's economy takes a real hit.
45:07 Zerglings ran past Sigmamaxxing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hydra!Sigmamaxxing looks away for one second and Hydra makes him pay for it.
45:25 Hydra successfully harasses Sigmamaxxing's economy.Hydra gets into Sigmamaxxing's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:55 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.Good instincts from Sigmamaxxing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:08 Sigmamaxxing has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hydra.Sigmamaxxing's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
46:45 Hydra is still going ahead with his harassment!Hydra wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
47:08 What a pity! Hydra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra goes for the raid — Sigmamaxxing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:15 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:40 Sigmamaxxing's forces appear to be larger compared to Hydra's!Sigmamaxxing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hydra should not take this fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sigmamaxxing — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:45 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hydra's way of life — Sigmamaxxing marches on.
48:52 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
49:26 Hydra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
49:55 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
50:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hydra GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hydra taps.
Sigmamaxxing takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:08 Sigmamaxxing spawns in White at s1 while Hydra spawns in Red at s3.Sigmamaxxing in White at s1. Hydra in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Sigmamaxxing opens Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's 12 Pool.Sigmamaxxing commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hydra answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:26 Sigmamaxxing decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
1:50 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
3:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:58 With beautiful placement, Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Hydra must macro up quickly or Sigmamaxxing will just roll him over!Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
6:17 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:51 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:32 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:30 Sigmamaxxing lost some of his dragoons to Hydra's speedlings!The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's front door.
— The mid game —
9:02 About half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:31 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
10:20 Eager to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
10:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:12 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Sigmamaxxing's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's front door.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing's advantage is gone — it's Hydra's game now.
11:44 Hydra only destroyed about half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra cuts Sigmamaxxing's army in half.
12:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
13:02 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
13:25 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:57 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:02 Sigmamaxxing lost some of his dragoons to Hydra's speedlings!Sigmamaxxing wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hydra has built a commanding army lead — Sigmamaxxing needs something special here.
15:37 Hydra only destroyed about half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra cuts Sigmamaxxing's army in half.
16:09 It seems that Sigmamaxxing only managed to destroy less than half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
16:42 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
17:30 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.
17:46 Sigmamaxxing lost some of his dragoons to Hydra's speedlings!Sigmamaxxing wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
18:35 Sigmamaxxing seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hydra — more than half the force is gone.
19:01 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing takes a bite out of Hydra's force and backs off.
19:33 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
20:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Sigmamaxxing GGs!Sigmamaxxing GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hydra takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:13 Hydra spawns in Green at s2 while Sigmamaxxing spawns in Purple at s4.We're underway — Hydra spawns at s2, Sigmamaxxing answers from s4.
0:43 Hydra opens 12 Hatch against Sigmamaxxing's 2 Gate Rush.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Hydra, 2 Gate Rush from Sigmamaxxing.
— The early game —
1:11 Sigmamaxxing decides to cheese today.Sigmamaxxing isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing's force dwarfs what Hydra has left on the field.
1:40 Sigmamaxxing with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hydra.All or nothing: Sigmamaxxing's gamble arrives at Hydra's base.
1:49 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
2:36 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:15 Sigmamaxxing decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
3:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:06 Sigmamaxxing kills off all of Hydra's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing holds the early rush without blinking.
4:40 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 In terms of army size, Sigmamaxxing is behind Hydra!Sigmamaxxing needs production, fast; Hydra's army has outgrown his.
6:04 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:51 Hydra starts expanding.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 Sigmamaxxing decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:30 Sigmamaxxing kills off all of Hydra's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing holds the early rush without blinking.
8:56 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:17 Hydra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:44 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:08 Sigmamaxxing decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
10:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:54 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:19 Currently, neither Hydra nor Sigmamaxxing appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hydra and Sigmamaxxing yet.
12:57 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
13:21 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:39 Eager to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:12 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:06 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
15:44 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
16:12 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:38 Hydra now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:59 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
17:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:02 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:26 Hydra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:06 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
19:47 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:17 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.Hydra goes for the raid — Sigmamaxxing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:29 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:22 All of a sudden, Hydra has no armies left while Sigmamaxxing is continuing to push across the map!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:06 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:34 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
— The late game —
23:00 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Hydra is a step behind and knows it.
23:18 Sigmamaxxing's forces appear to be larger compared to Hydra's!Count the units: Sigmamaxxing has the edge over Hydra right now.
23:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:12 Hydra failed to bring in overlords as Sigmamaxxing's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's position.
24:44 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
25:41 Without any further reinforcements, Hydra's expansion is decimated by Sigmamaxxing's armies.Hydra's expansion burns — Sigmamaxxing tears it down.
25:57 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:35 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:00 Sigmamaxxing decides to move out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Hydra is a step behind and knows it.
27:17 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:19 Hydra's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Hydra's defense bends, then snaps. Sigmamaxxing takes the middle of the game.
28:56 Sigmamaxxing only destroyed about half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing cuts Hydra's army in half.
29:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:38 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
30:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hydra taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hydra taps.
GG. Sigmamaxxing closes it out over Hydra.
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:07 The Blue Sigmamaxxing spawns at s3 while Green Hydra spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Sigmamaxxing at s3, Hydra at s1.
0:33 Hydra opens Overpool against Sigmamaxxing's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Sigmamaxxing, Overpool from Hydra.
— The early game —
0:50 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
3:03 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:44 Sigmamaxxing failed to break Hydra's zergling line of defense.Hydra holds the early rush without blinking.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sigmamaxxing starts moving out.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:18 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:19 Hydra with his speedlings successfully defend against Sigmamaxxing's early zealot pressure.Sigmamaxxing's early gamble buys nothing — Hydra's defense was already in place.
6:32 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
7:29 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
7:51 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
8:14 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:42 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:55 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:25 The battle outcome favors Hydra as Sigmamaxxing's armies melt into Hydra's armies' weapon fire!Sigmamaxxing's army evaporates. Hydra doesn't even slow down.
9:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
10:19 Sigmamaxxing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hydra's army has been decimated.Sigmamaxxing clips Hydra's army — real damage, but Hydra fights on.
10:26 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
11:13 Currently, neither Sigmamaxxing nor Hydra appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Sigmamaxxing and Hydra yet.
11:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:13 Hydra with his speedlings successfully defend against Sigmamaxxing's early zealot pressure.Hydra holds the early rush without blinking.
12:39 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:53 About half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:25 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:51 Hydra now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:08 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:48 Sigmamaxxing failed to deal nicely with Hydra's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Sigmamaxxing's defense bends, then snaps. Hydra takes the middle of the game.
15:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 Sigmamaxxing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hydra's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hydra shuts the door on Sigmamaxxing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Sigmamaxxing looks away for one second and Hydra makes him pay for it.
17:02 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:47 Hydra's zerglings surround Sigmamaxxing's archons while Hydra's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hydra!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
18:15 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:08 Sigmamaxxing harasses Hydra's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Sigmamaxxing chips away at Hydra's foundation.
19:23 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
19:49 Hydra decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:11 Hydra might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Sigmamaxxing did.Hydra needs an expansion soon or Sigmamaxxing's economy simply wins this.
20:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:04 Hydra kills off Sigmamaxxing's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hydra. The push continues.
21:17 Sigmamaxxing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
22:14 Where is Hydra's detector? Sigmamaxxing sends dark templars to harass Hydra's mineral line!Hydra looks away for one second and Sigmamaxxing makes him pay for it.
22:31 Hydra now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:15 Hydra failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Hydra's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Hydra is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sigmamaxxing holds Hydra.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:45 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:00 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
24:28 Sigmamaxxing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hydra's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hydra shuts the door on Sigmamaxxing.
24:50 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:20 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.
25:49 All of a sudden, Sigmamaxxing has no armies left while Hydra is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Sigmamaxxing's way of life — Hydra marches on.
26:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
26:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hydra managed to fend off Sigmamaxxing while losing less than half of his army.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:07 Sigmamaxxing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hydra's economy.Sigmamaxxing knocks, Hydra answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:26 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:55 Sigmamaxxing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing is badly outgunned — Hydra's force is a size larger.
28:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:41 All of a sudden, Sigmamaxxing has no armies left while Hydra is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hydra. The push continues.
28:50 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:47 Aaaaaa, Hydra's mineral line is stormed by Sigmamaxxing's high templars!Hydra looks away for one second and Sigmamaxxing makes him pay for it.
30:12 Hydra now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:04 Hydra was out-microed by Sigmamaxxing and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Sigmamaxxing's line. Great positioning.
31:21 Hydra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
31:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:10 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:39 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:21 Hydra kills off Sigmamaxxing's armies and continues pushing!Hydra wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:50 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:27 With a successful harassment, Sigmamaxxing hurts Hydra's economy.Beautiful harassment from Sigmamaxxing. Hydra's economy takes a real hit.
34:48 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
35:29 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:37 In terms of army size, Sigmamaxxing and Hydra are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
— The late game —
36:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:26 Hydra micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Sigmamaxxing's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
37:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hydra destroyed only less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
37:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:37 Aaaaaa, Hydra's mineral line is stormed by Sigmamaxxing's high templars!Sigmamaxxing gets into Hydra's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:18 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:28 Hydra has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:22 Hydra's scourge sniped a few of Sigmamaxxing's observers! Sigmamaxxing can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's position.
39:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:18 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
40:33 Aaaaaa, Hydra's mineral line is stormed by Sigmamaxxing's high templars!Sigmamaxxing gets into Hydra's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:03 Hydra has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Sigmamaxxing.No surprises today — Hydra's harassment is scouted early.
41:24 Sigmamaxxing is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Sigmamaxxing's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing edges ahead on army strength.
41:51 Sigmamaxxing harasses Hydra's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Sigmamaxxing chips away at Hydra's foundation.
42:03 Sigmamaxxing tried to harass Hydra but Hydra successfully fends off the harassment.Sigmamaxxing knocks, Hydra answers. No damage done.
42:31 Sigmamaxxing successfully harasses Hydra's economy.The raid lands — Sigmamaxxing chips away at Hydra's foundation.
43:02 Hydra's army is small compared to Sigmamaxxing!Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
43:15 Aaaaaa, Hydra's mineral line is stormed by Sigmamaxxing's high templars!Sigmamaxxing gets into Hydra's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:51 Sigmamaxxing starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
44:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:29 Sigmamaxxing was out-microed by Hydra and loses all his attacking forces.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
45:06 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Sigmamaxxing as the game develops.
45:25 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:37 Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
46:09 Hydra's army is small compared to Sigmamaxxing!Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
46:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:04 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Hydra's army evaporates. Sigmamaxxing doesn't even slow down.
47:24 Hydra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:44 With excellent skills and micro, Sigmamaxxing managed to fend off Hydra while losing less than half of his army.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hydra GGs!Hydra GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Sigmamaxxing defeats Hydra, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
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