Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (351 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Orange Hobby spawning at s3 and Blue Aqua spawning at s2.Hobby takes s3 in Orange; Aqua settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:35 Hobby gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Aqua's 14 CC.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Hobby, 14 CC from Aqua.
— The early game —
0:45 Hobby decides to expand.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
2:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:50 Aqua fends off Hobby's early goons with his marines.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
3:12 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
3:44 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
4:06 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
4:28 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:47 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:09 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.
5:40 Aqua failed to kill off Hobby's defending dragoons.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
5:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
6:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:38 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:08 Eager to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:18 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:38 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.
7:58 Hobby was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.Aqua holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:21 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Hobby needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
9:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:54 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:22 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:52 With really nice micro, Aqua kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
11:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:01 Aqua desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
12:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:50 Hobby's army is small compared to Aqua!Hobby is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
13:00 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:30 Aqua is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:59 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
14:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:24 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Hobby's army!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:50 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
15:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
15:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:56 Aqua successfully harasses Hobby's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aqua. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
16:29 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:52 Aqua's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:06 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:38 Aqua failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Hobby cleans up and continues pushing!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:07 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
18:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 Aqua has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hobby.No surprises today — Aqua's harassment is scouted early.
19:15 Hobby is still going ahead with his harassment!Hobby wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
19:33 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aqua.Hobby knocks, Aqua answers. No damage done.
20:03 Aqua is leading the game with more expansions than Hobby.Aqua is out-expanding Hobby — the money game is tilting.
20:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
20:36 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
21:09 Aqua is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:41 Hobby went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Aqua's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aqua holds Hobby.
21:58 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
22:34 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
22:41 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
23:04 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:39 Aqua is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:20 Aqua failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Hobby successfully defended his push!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Aqua gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:44 It seems that Aqua only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
24:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
25:19 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:35 Aqua's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Aqua starts the push.
25:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:37 Hobby avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Aqua's main army! Hobby destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Aqua's position.
26:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
27:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
27:41 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:48 Aqua is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:42 Aqua failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Hobby cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Aqua's position.
28:56 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:17 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
29:38 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aqua starts moving out.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
30:22 Both Hobby and Aqua appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hobby and Aqua are level.
30:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:17 Hobby's speedlots dealt with a lot of Aqua's tanks while they were off position! Aqua has to back off!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Aqua gained nothing for the cost.
31:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:47 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
32:17 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:34 Aqua starts pushing across the map.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:20 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!Hobby's army evaporates. Aqua doesn't even slow down.
33:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:15 Hobby's army is small compared to Aqua!Hobby is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
— The late game —
34:44 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
35:08 Aqua has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
35:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:49 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. Aqua is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
36:16 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:59 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
37:19 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Aqua starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:57 All of a sudden, Aqua has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
38:27 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
38:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
39:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
39:24 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Aqua starts the long push.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
39:44 Hobby is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Aqua.Hobby needs an expansion soon or Aqua's economy simply wins this.
40:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:40 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. Aqua is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
41:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:31 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
41:56 Aqua has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
42:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:46 RECALL! Hobby's entire army appears in the middle of Aqua's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
42:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
43:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:36 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:04 Aqua moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
44:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:44 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. Aqua is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
45:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
45:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
46:04 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
46:19 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Aqua is coming.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
46:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:50 Aqua sieged too far forward and Hobby's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
47:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
48:07 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
48:15 Aqua moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
48:48 Currently, Hobby and Aqua appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hobby and Aqua are level.
49:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:31 Aqua breaks the choke at last — Hobby's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Aqua breaks Hobby late.
49:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
50:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:27 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
50:59 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Aqua starts the long push.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
51:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:45 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Aqua's line is broken.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
51:54 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
52:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
52:47 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:07 Aqua has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
53:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:39 EMP lands on the arbiters! Hobby's recall is stranded and Aqua cleans it up.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Aqua simply refuses to lose.
54:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
54:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
54:44 Aqua has more expansions than Hobby.Aqua is out-expanding Hobby — the money game is tilting.
55:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
55:36 Aqua has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
56:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:25 Stasis on the leading tanks! Aqua's line is cut in half and Hobby cleans up the rest.Aqua throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
56:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:06 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
57:18 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
57:49 Aqua moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
58:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:24 Aqua is sieged behind the minefield and Hobby's zealots never reach the tanks.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Aqua simply refuses to lose.
58:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
59:29 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
59:48 Aqua starts pushing across the map.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:25 Currently, Hobby and Aqua appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
60:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:07 Hobby was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Aqua cleans it up.
61:22 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
61:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
62:16 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
62:23 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Aqua is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
62:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:06 Aqua's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Aqua breaks Hobby late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:10 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
64:43 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Aqua starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
65:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:22 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. Aqua is in ruins.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
65:35 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
66:26 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:39 Aqua decides to move out with his armies.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
67:38 Aqua sieged too far forward and Hobby's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:58 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:27 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
68:49 Aqua has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
69:11 Currently, Hobby and Aqua appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
69:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:03 Hobby's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Aqua cannot break through.Aqua throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
70:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:14 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
71:25 Aqua has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
71:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:12 Aqua is sieged behind the minefield and Hobby's zealots never reach the tanks.Aqua holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:39 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
72:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:07 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
73:35 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Aqua starts the long push.Everything Aqua has built comes forward at once.
74:02 Both Hobby and Aqua appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hobby and Aqua are level.
74:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:32 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Aqua marches on.
75:02 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
75:17 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
75:41 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
76:05 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Aqua is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
76:45 Stasis on the leading tanks! Aqua's line is cut in half and Hobby cleans up the rest.Aqua throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
77:11 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
77:39 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
78:07 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
78:14 Aqua moves out with his armies.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
78:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:02 Aqua breaks the choke at last — Hobby's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Aqua breaks Hobby late.
79:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
79:45 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
80:09 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.Aqua goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
80:36 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
80:45 It seems like Hobby has more units than Aqua!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Aqua should not take this fight.
81:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
81:37 Hobby's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Aqua has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
81:47 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
82:30 Aqua tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Hobby.Aqua goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
82:54 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
83:11 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Aqua starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Aqua moves out to end it.
83:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
84:08 RECALL! Hobby's entire army appears in the middle of Aqua's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
84:36 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
84:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
85:06 Aqua tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.Aqua goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
85:39 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
85:55 Aqua's army is small compared to Hobby!Aqua is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
86:29 Hobby's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Aqua has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
86:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
87:21 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
87:40 Aqua's command center has been destroyed by Hobby.The base falls. Hobby rips Aqua's economy back a full step.
88:07 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
88:20 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
88:35 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Aqua is coming.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
89:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
89:28 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Aqua's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
89:47 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
90:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:24 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
90:52 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
91:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
91:33 EMP lands on the arbiters! Hobby's recall is stranded and Aqua cleans it up.Aqua holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
92:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
92:16 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
92:48 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aqua's army.Hobby needs production, fast; Aqua's army has outgrown his.
93:08 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
93:23 Aqua moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
93:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
94:00 RECALL! Hobby's entire army appears in the middle of Aqua's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
94:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
94:58 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
95:20 Aqua tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
95:32 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
96:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
96:27 Hobby kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
96:49 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
97:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
97:30 In terms of army size, Aqua is behind Hobby!Aqua is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
97:51 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
98:09 Aqua moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Aqua commits the late-game army.
98:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
98:41 Hobby's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Aqua cannot break through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
99:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
99:39 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
99:46 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
100:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
100:43 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. Aqua is in ruins.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
101:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
101:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
101:38 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
102:04 Aqua is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Aqua needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
102:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
102:49 Hobby's storms came a second late and Aqua held everything.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Aqua simply refuses to lose.
103:11 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
104:23 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.
104:30 RECALL! Hobby's entire army appears in the middle of Aqua's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
105:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
105:40 Aqua is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Aqua is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
106:12 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
106:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
106:49 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Aqua's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
106:59 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
107:26 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
107:48 In terms of army size, Aqua is behind Hobby!Aqua is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
108:21 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
108:28 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Aqua's!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Aqua should not take this fight.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
109:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
109:22 Hobby's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Aqua has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Aqua late.
109:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
110:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
110:17 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
110:38 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.
110:59 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Aqua's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
111:25 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
111:47 It seems that Aqua only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
112:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aqua GGs!Aqua types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (91 lines)
0:12 The Blue Aqua spawns at s2 while Purple Hobby spawns at s3.Aqua in Blue at s2. Hobby in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Aqua opens Deep Six against Hobby's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: Deep Six from Aqua, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:06 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Aqua — a lead, but not a safe one.
2:25 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:10 Aqua lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Aqua's front door.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:15 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
4:28 Aqua moves out with his armies.Aqua tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:58 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
5:31 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:30 Aqua's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his dragoons!Aqua wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
6:43 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
7:07 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
7:50 Aqua appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Hobby right now.
8:16 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
8:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:24 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Aqua's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!Aqua's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
9:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:25 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
10:40 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
11:19 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:28 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
12:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:36 Hobby failed to kill off Aqua's defending marines.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
12:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:19 It seems that Aqua only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
— The mid game —
13:58 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:34 Hobby micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Aqua seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Aqua's position.
15:12 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
15:46 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
15:59 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
16:38 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
16:53 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:54 Hobby's dragoons dealt with Aqua's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Hobby!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:24 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
18:50 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
18:59 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:32 Hobby's dragoons dealt with Aqua's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Hobby!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Aqua's position.
20:50 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:25 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
21:49 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:04 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:35 Currently, neither Aqua nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aqua and Hobby yet.
23:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:50 Hobby's dragoons dealt with Aqua's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Hobby!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
24:34 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
25:30 Hobby successfully blocked Aqua from harassing his economy.Aqua knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
25:51 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
🎙 Aqua is a step behind and knows it.
26:13 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
26:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:03 Hobby avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Aqua's main army! Hobby destroys them all!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
27:40 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
28:18 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
29:01 Both Aqua and Hobby appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aqua and Hobby yet.
29:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
29:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
30:19 Hobby's dragoons dealt with Aqua's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Hobby!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
30:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
31:12 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:33 Aqua's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:51 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
32:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:59 Hobby avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Aqua's main army! Hobby destroys them all!Aqua's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
33:16 Hobby only destroyed about half of Aqua's army.Half of Aqua's force is gone — Hobby took it apart.
33:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — Aqua needs something special here.
34:08 Aqua having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aqua GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Aqua, settled in the mid game.
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns at s4 in Green while Aqua spawns at s1 in Yellow.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s4, Aqua answers from s1.
0:51 Hobby gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Aqua's 1 Fact Double Expand.Hobby commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Aqua answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:02 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:14 Eager to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
3:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:21 Hobby failed to kill off Aqua's defending marines.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:21 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:54 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 Aqua starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aqua pushes.
7:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:42 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
🎙 Aqua edges ahead on army strength.
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:02 Aqua successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Aqua cleans it up.
9:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:52 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:29 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
11:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:37 Aqua successfully kills off Hobby's dragoons with nice marine micro.Hobby wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
12:19 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:04 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aqua's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aqua is far ahead.
13:39 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
14:46 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:50 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Aqua marches on.
16:24 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:38 Aqua is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Aqua takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Blue Aqua spawns at s2 while Red Hobby spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aqua at s2, Hobby at s4.
0:34 Hobby gets 14 Nexus against Aqua's 2 Fact Vulture.Aqua commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Hobby answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:11 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
1:52 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
2:45 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:07 Aqua's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Hobby right now.
3:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:18 Aqua's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
4:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:08 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:57 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
6:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:45 Hobby successfully fends off Aqua's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aqua — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
7:53 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
8:19 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
8:58 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:30 Aqua's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
10:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
11:15 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Aqua's army.
11:47 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
12:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:02 Hobby's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Aqua continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Hobby wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
13:38 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
14:37 Aqua bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:59 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Aqua's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
16:35 Aqua's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Aqua holds the early rush without blinking.
17:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
17:39 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aqua's force stays on that battlefield.
17:54 Aqua desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
18:30 Aqua decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aqua has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
20:01 Hobby's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Aqua's tank came bombarding into the scene! Hobby has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aqua holds Hobby.
🎙 It's all going Aqua's way right now.
20:34 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
— The late game —
21:01 Hobby seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Aqua limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:42 Attempting to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Aqua tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:19 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Aqua closes it out over Hobby.
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (86 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Hobby spawning at s4 and Orange Aqua spawning at s2.Hobby in Yellow at s4. Aqua in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:30 Hobby gets 2 Gate Goons against Aqua's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Hobby, 1 Fact Double Expand from Aqua.
— The early game —
0:55 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
1:48 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:25 Aqua bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
2:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:11 With beautiful placement, Aqua successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Aqua holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:33 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
5:04 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:27 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
5:44 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:20 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.
6:36 Aqua's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Aqua's defense was already in place.
7:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:01 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Aqua goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:06 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:39 Aqua successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Aqua holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
11:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
11:29 Aqua bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
12:09 Hobby must macro up quickly or Aqua will just roll him over!Hobby is badly outgunned — Aqua's force is a size larger.
12:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:52 Nice bunker placement by Hobby, Aqua can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aqua's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
13:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Aqua while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
13:46 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
14:07 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
14:36 Aqua places down a command center.More workers, more money: Aqua expands.
14:59 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.
15:40 Hobby's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Aqua's tank came bombarding into the scene! Hobby has to fall back!Aqua absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
15:51 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aqua destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
16:52 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
17:24 Dropship! Dropship! Aqua drops some vultures into Hobby's mineral line!The raid lands — Aqua chips away at Hobby's foundation.
17:40 Aqua is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:29 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Aqua abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Hobby's army!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
18:58 It seems that Aqua only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Aqua takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
19:44 Aqua destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.Aqua finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
20:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
20:44 Aqua is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:10 With a few well placed mines, Aqua swept through Hobby's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aqua breaks Hobby's position.
22:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
22:48 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:15 Aqua is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
24:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:40 With a few well placed mines, Aqua swept through Hobby's army!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
25:11 Aqua destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Aqua cuts Hobby's army in half.
25:29 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aqua — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:06 Aqua's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:29 Hobby decides to expand.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:02 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
27:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:50 Aqua shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Hobby's dragoons with mines. Hobby is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Aqua's tanks finish off the rest!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
28:07 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:45 With excellent skills and micro, Aqua managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:12 Aqua is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Aqua hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:34 Currently, neither Hobby nor Aqua appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Aqua match each other.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aqua is far ahead.
30:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:25 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Hobby's army!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
30:44 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:14 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
31:39 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aqua.Hobby goes for the raid — Aqua is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:13 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby taps out. Aqua's mid game was simply better.
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:19 Aqua spawns in Teal at s2 while Hobby spawns in Yellow at s4.Aqua takes s2 in Teal; Hobby settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:38 Aqua gets Siege Expand against Hobby's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Aqua, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:09 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Hobby decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:13 Aqua figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:05 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 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.
3:53 Hobby kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Aqua destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Aqua clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
5:34 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:58 Hobby kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:36 About half of Aqua's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:58 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Aqua tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:08 Aqua's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Aqua's front door.
11:48 Aqua lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:14 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
12:50 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Aqua's!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Aqua should not take this fight.
13:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:39 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
15:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:29 Hobby kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:10 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:44 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aqua — the losses are light.
17:09 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — Aqua needs something special here.
17:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:24 Hobby kills off Aqua's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aqua's way of life — Hobby marches on.
18:50 Aqua has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:58 Hobby shot down Aqua's command center.Aqua's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
— The mid game —
20:29 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aqua GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aqua taps.
GG. Hobby closes it out over Aqua.
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
army value
■ Hobby
■ Aqua
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:12 Hobby spawns at s3 in Purple while Aqua spawns at s1 in Red.Hobby in Purple at s3. Aqua in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:53 Hobby gets 2 Gate Goons against Aqua's 1 Fact Double Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's 2 Gate Goons against Aqua's 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:57 Aqua places down a command center.Quietly, Aqua adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Aqua decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
3:33 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.
4:12 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Aqua is continuing to push across the map!Aqua wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:45 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Aqua's force and backs off.
5:45 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Aqua bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
6:55 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aqua holds the stronger army for now.
7:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:19 Hobby was out-microed by Aqua and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aqua's line. Great positioning.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:57 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
10:46 Aqua bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Aqua: the first units are already marching.
11:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:38 Aqua successfully kills off Hobby's dragoons with nice marine micro.Hobby wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
12:27 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Aqua keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aqua holds the stronger army for now.
12:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Aqua's army.Hobby clips Aqua's army — real damage, but Aqua fights on.
13:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aqua starts moving out.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
14:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:28 Aqua places down a command center.Aqua takes another base — the economy widens.
15:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:32 With really nice micro, Aqua kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Aqua's early aggression takes the lead.
16:09 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aqua seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
17:20 At the moment, Aqua seems to have more units than Hobby.Count the units: Aqua has the edge over Hobby right now.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aqua is far ahead.
17:57 Eager to end the game, Aqua moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aqua crosses the map with everything.
18:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:04 With a few well placed mines, Aqua swept through Hobby's army!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Aqua takes the middle of the game.
19:33 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Aqua pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:08 After that battle, Aqua still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:31 Aqua is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Aqua's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
GG. Aqua closes it out over Hobby.
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