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· Tue, Sep 15 2026 · 11:35 server time
Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:15 Sigmamaxxing spawns at s3 in Blue while Hydra spawns at s2 in Orange.Sigmamaxxing in Blue at s3. Hydra in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:22 Sigmamaxxing opens Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's Overpool.Sigmamaxxing shows Forge Fast Expand — Hydra has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Sigmamaxxing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hydra starts moving out.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:36 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.
2:52 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.
3:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
4:29 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:47 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
4:58 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:32 Currently, neither Sigmamaxxing nor Hydra appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Sigmamaxxing and Hydra match each other.
5:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:22 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
6:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
6:53 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.
7:21 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:41 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:19 Hydra kills off Sigmamaxxing's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hydra. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
9:24 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.
9:47 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
10:03 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:16 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
10:56 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?
11:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:40 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's front door.
12:00 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:15 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.
— The mid game —
12:34 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
13:00 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.
13:28 Hydra must macro up quickly or Sigmamaxxing will just roll him over!Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
13:48 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:17 Hydra starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
14:37 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.
14:51 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.
15:20 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:31 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
16:06 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.
16:26 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.
16:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:15 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.
17:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:06 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:13 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:49 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:03 Attempting to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
19:33 At the moment, Sigmamaxxing seems to have more units than Hydra.Sigmamaxxing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hydra should not take this fight.
19:42 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
20:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:26 Sigmamaxxing made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Hydra's hydralisks! Hydra has to back off!Sigmamaxxing absorbs the mid-game push — Hydra gained nothing for the cost.
21:02 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.
21:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
21:45 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sigmamaxxing shuts the door on Hydra.
22:03 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:40 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
23:00 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:48 Sigmamaxxing can't push any further as Hydra burrowed some lurkers and Sigmamaxxing has no observers!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
24:07 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.
24:15 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:47 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.
25:00 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.
25:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:51 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.
26:24 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.
26:34 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.
26:55 Sigmamaxxing desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
27:26 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:45 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.
28:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:38 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.
28:57 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:16 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.
29:41 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:01 Hydra decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
30:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:44 Hydra's massive number of speedlings stopped Sigmamaxxing's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Hydra!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
31:23 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
31:33 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.
31:50 Sigmamaxxing scouted Hydra's attempt to harass!Sigmamaxxing's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
32:19 Sigmamaxxing scouted the attempt but Hydra is still going with it!Plans change: Hydra's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:44 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.
33:11 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.
33:21 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.
34:02 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.
34:09 Eager to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
34:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:54 Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
35:13 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:43 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:07 Reaver! Reaver! Sigmamaxxing's reaver is killing off most of Hydra's workers!The raid lands — Sigmamaxxing chips away at Hydra's foundation.
36:33 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.
36:45 Hydra is planning a harassment, but Sigmamaxxing scouted it!No surprises today — Sigmamaxxing's harassment is scouted early.
37:06 Sigmamaxxing scouted the attempt but Hydra is still going with it!Plans change: Hydra's raiders are needed on defense.
37:48 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.
38:01 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:29 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:03 Sigmamaxxing's massive number of speedlots slice through Hydra's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:35 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.
39:56 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
40:28 Hydra harasses Sigmamaxxing and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Hydra chips away at Sigmamaxxing's foundation.
40:35 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
41:13 At the moment, Hydra seems to have more units than Sigmamaxxing.Count the units: Hydra has the edge over Sigmamaxxing right now.
41:26 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.
41:56 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hydra's way of life — Sigmamaxxing marches on.
42:08 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.
42:41 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Hydra. Sigmamaxxing's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
43:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
43:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:13 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.
44:32 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:46 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.
45:03 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
45:27 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
46:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:32 Sigmamaxxing was out-microed by Hydra and loses all his attacking forces.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
46:45 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.
47:07 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.
47:38 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
47:53 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hydra goes in.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
48:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:39 Sigmamaxxing was out-microed by Hydra and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hydra's line. Great positioning.
48:54 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:23 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:54 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.
50:18 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
50:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:49 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.
51:12 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.
51:34 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.
51:54 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.
52:19 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
52:49 Hydra is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:25 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!
53:47 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.
54:15 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:37 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
54:56 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
55:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:40 Hydra's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Sigmamaxxing backs off.Sigmamaxxing throws the endgame army in and Hydra simply refuses to lose.
56:17 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:31 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.
56:55 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
57:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:50 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.
58:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
58:36 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.
58:53 Sigmamaxxing destroys Hydra's hatchery, denying expansions.Hydra's expansion burns — Sigmamaxxing tears it down.
59:21 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
59:43 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Sigmamaxxing moves on the hatcheries.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Hydra is a step behind and knows it.
60:07 Hydra's army is small compared to Sigmamaxxing!Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
60:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:49 Hydra ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Sigmamaxxing is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Sigmamaxxing's late-game push decides it.
61:02 Sigmamaxxing destroyed about half of Hydra's army after that battle.Half of Hydra's force is gone — Sigmamaxxing took it apart.
61:28 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.
62:03 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
62:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:31 The corsairs cleared the sky and Sigmamaxxing's ground army does the rest to Hydra.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
🎙 Hydra is hanging on by a thread against Sigmamaxxing's army.
62:55 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
63:19 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.
63:54 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
64:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hydra taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hydra taps.
That's the game: Sigmamaxxing defeats Hydra, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Green Hydra spawns at s1 while Orange Sigmamaxxing spawns at s2.Hydra takes s1 in Green; Sigmamaxxing settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:42 Hydra opens 12 Pool against Sigmamaxxing's Forge Fast Expand.Hydra shows 12 Pool — Sigmamaxxing has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Hydra starts expanding.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 Hydra is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
3:50 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.
4:06 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's front door.
4:47 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing destroyed about half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing cuts Hydra's army in half.
5:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
6:28 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:40 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing edges ahead on army strength.
7:29 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:22 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's front door.
8:50 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Sigmamaxxing starts pushing across the map.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:44 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:19 Sigmamaxxing decides to expand.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sigmamaxxing — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:16 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.
12:57 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
13:28 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.
14:00 Sigmamaxxing destroys Hydra's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Sigmamaxxing rips Hydra's economy back a full step.
14:30 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:51 Sigmamaxxing decides to start pushing across the map.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:20 Hydra's army is small compared to Sigmamaxxing!Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
16:06 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going Sigmamaxxing's way right now.
16:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:55 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
17:23 The attack was a success, Hydra lost more than half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:00 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.
18:28 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:02 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:30 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.
— The mid game —
20:10 A few beautiful storms from Sigmamaxxing turned the battle around! Sigmamaxxing won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's position.
🎙 Hydra is hanging on by a thread against Sigmamaxxing's army.
20:29 The attack was a success, Hydra lost more than half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
21:01 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
21:30 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.
22:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hydra GGs!That's it. Hydra looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Sigmamaxxing closes it out over Hydra.
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0:09 Sigmamaxxing spawns at s1 in Red while Hydra spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Sigmamaxxing spawns at s1, Hydra answers from s2.
0:37 Hydra gets 12 Pool against Sigmamaxxing's Forge Fast Expand.Sigmamaxxing commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hydra answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:23 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
2:12 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.
2:54 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
3:33 Hydra is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
3:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:30 Hydra's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Sigmamaxxing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's front door.
5:05 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
5:24 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:01 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:35 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:17 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:12 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
8:45 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.
9:18 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:48 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 Hydra's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:01 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Sigmamaxxing as the game develops.
12:30 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:56 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Sigmamaxxing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:03 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:13 Hydra lost all of his zerglings to Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoons!Hydra wasn't ready. Sigmamaxxing's early aggression takes the lead.
15:54 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:26 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.
16:47 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing has built a commanding army lead — Hydra needs something special here.
17:31 In terms of army size, Hydra is behind Sigmamaxxing!Hydra is badly outgunned — Sigmamaxxing's force is a size larger.
17:53 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
18:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:08 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.
🎙 It's all going Sigmamaxxing's way right now.
19:26 Hydra seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:55 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.
20:33 Sigmamaxxing decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
21:17 Hydra having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hydra looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hydra taps out. Sigmamaxxing's early game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (171 lines)
0:07 The Blue Hydra spawns at s3 while Yellow Sigmamaxxing spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hydra at s3, Sigmamaxxing at s4.
0:25 Sigmamaxxing opens Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's 12 Pool.Hydra commits to 12 Pool; Sigmamaxxing answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:00 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
1:39 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Sigmamaxxing starts pushing across the map.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:31 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.
2:54 With beautiful placement, Sigmamaxxing successfully fends off Hydra's attacks.Sigmamaxxing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
3:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
4:13 Both Hydra and Sigmamaxxing appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hydra and Sigmamaxxing match each other.
4:25 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
4:59 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:06 Hydra moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:36 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:17 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.
6:41 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
7:06 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.
7:43 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:53 Sigmamaxxing starts pushing across the map.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:26 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:00 Hydra failed to kill off Sigmamaxxing's defending zealots.Hydra's early gamble buys nothing — Sigmamaxxing's defense was already in place.
9:34 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.
10:02 Sigmamaxxing destroyed about half of Hydra's army after that battle.Sigmamaxxing cuts Hydra's army in half.
10:19 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
10:39 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.
11:00 Eager to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:57 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.
12:21 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing edges ahead on army strength.
12:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:00 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:28 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:51 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:00 In terms of army size, Hydra is behind Sigmamaxxing!Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
14:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:49 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.
15:13 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing holds the stronger army for now.
16:02 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.
16:34 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:23 Hydra scourged some of Sigmamaxxing's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
17:42 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.
18:10 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 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.
18:50 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
19:05 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:56 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Hydra's army evaporates. Sigmamaxxing doesn't even slow down.
20:20 Sigmamaxxing only destroyed about half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing cuts Hydra's army in half.
20:44 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.
21:18 Reaver! Reaver! Sigmamaxxing's reaver is killing off most of Hydra's workers!Sigmamaxxing gets into Hydra's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:42 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sigmamaxxing shuts the door on Hydra.
22:05 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:46 Sigmamaxxing can't push any further as Hydra burrowed some lurkers and Sigmamaxxing has no observers!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:01 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:33 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
23:55 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.
24:17 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
24:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Hydra gets into Sigmamaxxing's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:56 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.
25:24 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:16 Sigmamaxxing's massive number of speedlots slice through Hydra's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
26:57 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.
27:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hydra chips away at Sigmamaxxing's foundation.
27:46 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.
28:21 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
28:32 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:21 Hydra's massive number of speedlings stopped Sigmamaxxing's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Hydra!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hydra holds Sigmamaxxing.
29:51 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:15 Sigmamaxxing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
30:39 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:48 Hydra decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hydra pushes.
31:18 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:10 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.
32:34 About half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
32:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:24 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:32 Aaaaaa, Hydra's mineral line is stormed by Sigmamaxxing's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Sigmamaxxing. Hydra's economy takes a real hit.
34:08 Reaver! Reaver! Sigmamaxxing's reaver is killing off most of Hydra's workers!The raid lands — Sigmamaxxing chips away at Hydra's foundation.
34:15 It seems like Hydra has more units than Sigmamaxxing!Hydra's army is visibly the bigger one — Sigmamaxxing should not take this fight.
34:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Hydra gets into Sigmamaxxing's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:05 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:30 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
36:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:22 With beautiful placement, Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:18 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
37:39 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:49 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:12 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.
38:41 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.
39:02 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
39:27 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.
39:59 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.
40:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:37 Hydra micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Sigmamaxxing's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Sigmamaxxing's defense bends, then snaps. Hydra takes the middle of the game.
41:03 Sigmamaxxing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
41:20 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:40 Sigmamaxxing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
42:37 The corsairs cleared the sky and Sigmamaxxing's ground army does the rest to Hydra.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
42:52 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.
43:24 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.
43:44 Zerglings ran past Sigmamaxxing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hydra!Hydra gets into Sigmamaxxing's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:01 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
44:34 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
45:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:21 Hydra kills off Sigmamaxxing's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hydra. The push continues.
45:36 Sigmamaxxing lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:33 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
46:57 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
47:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:49 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!
47:58 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.
48:31 Sigmamaxxing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
48:54 Hydra's number of expansions are equal to Sigmamaxxing's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hydra and Sigmamaxxing yet.
49:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hydra starts moving out.Here it comes: Hydra crosses the map with everything.
49:29 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.Everything Sigmamaxxing has built comes forward at once.
50:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:30 Sigmamaxxing walked into plague and swarm together. Hydra gave up nothing.Hydra holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:47 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:03 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:28 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.
51:46 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
52:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:48 Plague on the templar, and Hydra's ultralisks walk straight through Sigmamaxxing.The final army does its work — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing late.
52:56 About half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:24 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
53:57 Hydra moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
54:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hydra holds the stronger army for now.
54:31 Sigmamaxxing's storms land on the swarm and Hydra's cracklings die before they reach the line.Sigmamaxxing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:01 After that battle, Hydra destroyed about half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force is gone — Hydra took it apart.
55:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
55:39 Hydra decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
56:35 Hydra's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Sigmamaxxing loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hydra's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hydra is far ahead.
57:01 Sigmamaxxing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
57:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hydra commits to the break.Everything Hydra has built comes forward at once.
58:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sigmamaxxing GGs!That's it. Sigmamaxxing looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hydra takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Yellow Sigmamaxxing spawning at s1 and Purple Hydra spawning at s2.Sigmamaxxing takes s1 in Yellow; Hydra settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:48 Hydra gets 12 Pool against Sigmamaxxing's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Sigmamaxxing, 12 Pool from Hydra.
— The early game —
1:10 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Eager to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:32 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:56 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
4:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:16 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Sigmamaxxing's dragoons.Sigmamaxxing wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
5:35 It seems that Hydra only managed to destroy less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
6:13 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:23 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Hydra as the game develops.
8:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
8:37 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.
8:57 About half of Sigmamaxxing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
9:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sigmamaxxing — the losses are light.
10:15 Sigmamaxxing starts expanding.More workers, more money: Sigmamaxxing expands.
10:52 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:20 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:37 Sigmamaxxing lost some of his dragoons to Hydra's speedlings!The early pressure works — Hydra breaks Sigmamaxxing's front door.
🎙 Hydra's force dwarfs what Sigmamaxxing has left on the field.
13:01 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.
13:43 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.
14:12 Hydra starts pushing across the map.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
14:37 Hydra's forces appear to be larger compared to Sigmamaxxing's!Count the units: Hydra has the edge over Sigmamaxxing right now.
15:13 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:48 Hydra starts expanding.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:03 With really nice micro, Hydra's speedlings kills off Sigmamaxxing's dragoons.Sigmamaxxing wasn't ready. Hydra's early aggression takes the lead.
17:27 Sigmamaxxing lost about half of his army in that battle.Hydra pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hydra is far ahead.
17:58 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:37 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.
19:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sigmamaxxing GGs!That's it. Sigmamaxxing looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hydra takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
army value
■ Sigmamaxxing
■ Hydra
economy
Play-by-play (161 lines)
0:20 The Orange Hydra spawns at s3 while Blue Sigmamaxxing spawns at s1.Hydra in Orange at s3. Sigmamaxxing in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Sigmamaxxing opens Forge Fast Expand against Hydra's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Hydra, Forge Fast Expand from Sigmamaxxing.
— The early game —
1:04 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Sigmamaxxing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
2:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:51 Hydra failed to break Sigmamaxxing's defending line of zealots.Hydra's early gamble buys nothing — Sigmamaxxing's defense was already in place.
3:11 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.
3:34 Sigmamaxxing only destroyed about half of Hydra's army.Sigmamaxxing cuts Hydra's army in half.
3:57 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
4:29 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Attempting to end the game, Hydra moves out with his armies.Hydra has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:15 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Sigmamaxxing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:01 Hydra failed to break Sigmamaxxing's defending line of zealots.Sigmamaxxing holds the early rush without blinking.
6:22 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
6:44 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:22 Hydra pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hydra: the first units are already marching.
7:30 Sigmamaxxing is pushing out with his zealots.Sigmamaxxing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:59 Sigmamaxxing appears to have more army than Hydra!Sigmamaxxing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hydra should not take this fight.
8:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:52 Hydra successfully fends off Sigmamaxxing's attacks.Hydra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:06 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.
9:28 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.
9:52 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
10:31 Sigmamaxxing desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sigmamaxxing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:53 Hydra is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hydra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:09 Sigmamaxxing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Sigmamaxxing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:02 Sigmamaxxing failed to break Hydra's zergling line of defense.Sigmamaxxing's early gamble buys nothing — Hydra's defense was already in place.
12:28 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:08 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:38 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.
13:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:27 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.
14:34 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.
14:59 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
15:31 Sigmamaxxing casts some storm! But Hydra lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hydra shuts the door on Sigmamaxxing.
15:47 Sigmamaxxing appears to have more army than Hydra!Sigmamaxxing's army is visibly the bigger one — Hydra should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:23 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Sigmamaxxing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hydra chips away at Sigmamaxxing's foundation.
17:05 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.
17:27 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.
17:53 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:28 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.
18:59 It seems that Hydra only managed to destroy less than half of Sigmamaxxing's army.Hydra clips Sigmamaxxing's army — real damage, but Sigmamaxxing fights on.
19:31 Hydra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sigmamaxxing — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:51 Hydra brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hydra's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:08 Attempting to end the game, Sigmamaxxing moves out with his armies.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:52 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.
21:24 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.
21:56 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:08 Hydra is planning a harassment, but Sigmamaxxing scouted it!No surprises today — Sigmamaxxing's harassment is scouted early.
22:25 Hydra is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Hydra's raiders are needed on defense.
23:06 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sigmamaxxing shuts the door on Hydra.
🎙 Slight advantage Sigmamaxxing as the game develops.
23:15 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
23:40 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.
24:02 Hydra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hydra expands.
24:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:04 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.
25:28 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
25:51 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.
25:58 Sigmamaxxing starts pushing across the map.Sigmamaxxing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:20 Sigmamaxxing warps in a nexus.Sigmamaxxing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:14 Sigmamaxxing kills off Hydra's armies and continues pushing!Sigmamaxxing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
27:31 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:30 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sigmamaxxing shuts the door on Hydra.
28:57 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra takes another base — the economy widens.
29:13 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Sigmamaxxing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:57 Sigmamaxxing tried to break into Hydra's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Sigmamaxxing!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:24 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.
30:39 Sigmamaxxing lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hydra's force stays on that battlefield.
31:14 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.
31:35 Sigmamaxxing decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
31:57 Currently, Hydra and Sigmamaxxing appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hydra and Sigmamaxxing are level.
32:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:53 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.
33:02 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.
33:35 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hydra! Sigmamaxxing's economy is suffering!Sigmamaxxing looks away for one second and Hydra makes him pay for it.
34:17 Looks like Sigmamaxxing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
34:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:16 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.
35:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hydra seems to be fine.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:47 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:15 Hydra must macro up quickly or Sigmamaxxing will just roll him over!Hydra needs production, fast; Sigmamaxxing's army has outgrown his.
36:39 Hydra decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hydra tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:04 Sigmamaxxing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Sigmamaxxing crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
37:42 Hydra's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Sigmamaxxing's army.Sigmamaxxing's defense bends, then snaps. Hydra takes the middle of the game.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Sigmamaxxing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hydra — the losses are light.
38:30 After that battle, Hydra still has most of his army with him.Sigmamaxxing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:12 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.
39:21 With corsairs sniping overlords, Sigmamaxxing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Sigmamaxxing starts the push.
39:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:06 Hydra's massive number of speedlings stopped Sigmamaxxing's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Hydra!Hydra absorbs the mid-game push — Sigmamaxxing gained nothing for the cost.
40:30 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:58 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:29 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.This is the big one — Hydra commits the late-game army.
41:45 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
42:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:41 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.
43:03 About half of Hydra's army has been decimated in that battle.Sigmamaxxing pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:23 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:45 Sigmamaxxing destroys Hydra's hatchery, denying expansions.Hydra's expansion burns — Sigmamaxxing tears it down.
44:09 With a successful harassment, Hydra hurts Sigmamaxxing's economy.The raid lands — Hydra chips away at Sigmamaxxing's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:33 Hydra places down a hatchery.Hydra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
44:47 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hydra pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Hydra moves out to end it.
45:16 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Sigmamaxxing.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
45:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:15 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.
46:32 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
46:59 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:15 Without any further reinforcements, Hydra's expansion is decimated by Sigmamaxxing's armies.The base falls. Sigmamaxxing rips Hydra's economy back a full step.
47:38 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:13 Hydra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hydra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
48:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sigmamaxxing starts moving out.No more waiting. Sigmamaxxing pushes.
48:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:06 The corsairs cleared the sky and Sigmamaxxing's ground army does the rest to Hydra.The final army does its work — Sigmamaxxing breaks Hydra late.
49:49 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.
50:03 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:35 Both Hydra and Sigmamaxxing appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hydra and Sigmamaxxing yet.
50:58 Hydra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Sigmamaxxing's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sigmamaxxing shuts the door on Hydra.
51:19 Sigmamaxxing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Sigmamaxxing moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Sigmamaxxing as the game develops.
51:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:52 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.
52:23 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
52:58 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.
53:09 Every gateway is pumping and Sigmamaxxing starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Sigmamaxxing commits the late-game army.
53:42 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.
53:55 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.
🎙 Sigmamaxxing's force dwarfs what Hydra has left on the field.
54:12 Hydra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sigmamaxxing's force stays on that battlefield.
54:51 After that battle, Sigmamaxxing still has most of his army with him.Hydra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:06 Hydra having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hydra types it out: GG.
Sigmamaxxing takes it — the late game decided this one.
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