Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Wed, Sep 23 2026 · 04:26 server time
Games
4 · · ▶ replay
■ Saharian
■ Hobby
army value
■ Saharian
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (298 lines)
0:16 The Purple Hobby spawns at s4 while Blue Saharian spawns at s3.Hobby takes s4 in Purple; Saharian settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:25 Saharian gets 14 CC against Hobby's 14 Nexus.Hobby commits to 14 Nexus; Saharian answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:58 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Saharian decides to expand.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
1:35 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:49 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:32 Saharian's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
3:13 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
3:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
3:46 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
4:12 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
4:34 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:59 Saharian has more expansions than Hobby.Saharian runs 1 more bases than Hobby. That compounds.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:24 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
5:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:52 Saharian's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
6:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
7:09 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:27 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:00 Saharian lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
9:02 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
9:10 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
9:29 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
9:54 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
10:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:09 Hobby was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:21 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
12:05 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
12:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:49 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Saharian's army.Hobby needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
13:22 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:44 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
— The mid game —
14:03 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:27 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:14 Hobby's speedlots dealt with a lot of Saharian's tanks while they were off position! Saharian has to back off!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Saharian gained nothing for the cost.
15:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:46 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:27 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Saharian.
16:44 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
17:23 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:58 Hobby went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Saharian's tanks cleans up the mess!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:20 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
18:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
19:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
19:30 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:58 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:23 Nice tank micro from Saharian! Hobby's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Hobby's position.
20:43 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
21:21 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:32 Hobby successfully blocked Saharian from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:00 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
22:17 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:01 Saharian hid some mines and it savaged much of Hobby's army! Saharian's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
23:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:57 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
24:17 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
24:24 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:48 Currently, Hobby and Saharian appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hobby and Saharian are level.
25:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:38 Nice tank micro from Saharian! Hobby's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
25:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
26:11 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
26:45 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Hobby.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:55 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:40 Hobby avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Saharian's main army! Hobby destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Saharian's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:05 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:24 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
28:50 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Hobby.
29:12 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:50 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Hobby's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
30:28 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:39 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
31:04 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Hobby.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:28 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
31:57 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
32:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:38 Saharian hid some mines and it savaged much of Hobby's army! Saharian's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
32:46 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
33:46 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
34:02 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
34:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The late game —
34:41 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Hobby kills the rest at leisure. Saharian is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
34:56 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:49 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Saharian is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
36:14 Where is Saharian's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Hobby gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:40 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
36:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:46 Hobby's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Saharian cannot break through.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
38:30 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
38:49 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.
39:09 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
39:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:49 Hobby's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
40:09 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
40:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
40:48 With a successful harassment, Saharian hurts Hobby's economy.Saharian gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:22 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Saharian looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
41:43 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:52 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
42:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:52 RECALL! Hobby's entire army appears in the middle of Saharian's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
43:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
43:19 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
43:41 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Hobby's economy.Saharian knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
44:17 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:26 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:08 Saharian sieged too far forward and Hobby's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
45:57 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
46:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
46:40 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
47:01 Currently, neither Hobby nor Saharian appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Saharian match each other.
47:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:43 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Hobby's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Saharian marches on.
48:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
48:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
48:52 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
49:09 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
49:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:07 Hobby's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Saharian has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
50:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
50:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:01 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:35 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
51:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:16 Hobby kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Saharian's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
52:26 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
52:47 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
53:23 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Hobby!Saharian is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
53:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
53:53 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
54:46 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
54:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
55:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
55:56 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
56:14 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
56:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:59 Saharian is sieged behind the minefield and Hobby's zealots never reach the tanks.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
57:22 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:30 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
58:00 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
58:20 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:37 At the moment, neither Hobby nor Saharian is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hobby and Saharian are level.
59:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:20 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
59:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
60:12 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
60:41 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:02 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
61:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:29 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
61:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
62:20 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
62:38 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
63:05 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
63:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
63:41 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Hobby's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
64:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
64:41 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
64:51 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
65:21 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
65:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
66:07 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
66:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:44 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:07 Hobby has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:21 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
67:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:05 Saharian is sieged behind the minefield and Hobby's zealots never reach the tanks.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:27 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:44 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:19 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
69:36 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
69:59 In terms of army size, Hobby and Saharian are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
70:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:39 RECALL! Hobby's entire army appears in the middle of Saharian's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
70:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
71:29 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:38 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
72:16 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
72:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
73:02 The storm never came. Saharian's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
73:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
73:41 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:01 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
74:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
74:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
75:08 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
75:18 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
75:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
76:11 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
76:27 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
76:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
77:15 Saharian's goliaths shred the carriers — Hobby has to retreat.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
77:38 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
78:22 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Hobby.
78:48 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
79:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
79:19 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
79:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
80:07 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:21 Hobby casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
80:48 Saharian appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Hobby right now.
81:16 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Hobby commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
81:27 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
81:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
82:13 EMP lands on the arbiters! Hobby's recall is stranded and Saharian cleans it up.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
82:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:10 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
83:36 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:53 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
84:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
84:28 EMP lands on the arbiters! Hobby's recall is stranded and Saharian cleans it up.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
84:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
85:44 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
86:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
86:27 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
86:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
87:01 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:31 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
87:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
88:19 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
88:38 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
88:45 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:15 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Saharian match each other.
89:38 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
89:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Saharian holds the stronger army for now.
90:21 Hobby successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Saharian commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
90:35 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
91:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:20 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
91:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
92:20 Hobby's storms land right on the marines — Saharian's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
92:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
92:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
93:09 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Saharian's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
🎙 Slight advantage Saharian as the game develops.
93:28 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Hobby.
93:58 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
94:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
94:50 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Hobby.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
95:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
95:21 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
95:43 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
96:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Hobby, settled in the late game.
■ Saharian
■ Hobby
army value
■ Saharian
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (175 lines)
0:17 Saharian spawns at s4 in Purple while Hobby spawns at s2 in Red.Saharian in Purple at s4. Hobby in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Hobby opens 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Saharian commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Hobby answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:04 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:51 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
3:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 Saharian lost some of his marines to Hobby's goons.The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Saharian's front door.
3:56 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:27 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
4:47 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:10 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:02 Hobby failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
7:34 Hobby's army is small compared to Saharian!Hobby is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
7:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:18 Hobby successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Saharian's front door.
8:34 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
9:19 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
9:52 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
10:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:24 Nice bunker placement by Hobby, Saharian can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
11:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
12:12 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:30 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
12:48 Saharian appears to have more army than Hobby!Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
13:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
13:30 Saharian's sieged tanks saved the day! Hobby's dragoons had to back off.Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
14:09 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:45 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:12 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
15:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:21 Saharian did not have enough tanks to deal with Hobby! Hobby sliced through Saharian!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Saharian's position.
16:51 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
17:40 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
17:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:18 Hobby micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Saharian seems to lose a lot in this battle!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
18:41 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:24 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:56 Hobby brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:21 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:03 Hobby went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Saharian's tanks cleans up the mess!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
21:17 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
21:54 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:15 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Hobby goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:22 Currently, neither Saharian nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Hobby match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:00 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
23:26 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:44 Saharian decides to expand.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:55 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
24:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:44 Hobby micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Saharian seems to lose a lot in this battle!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
25:45 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
25:52 Hobby scouted Saharian's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hobby's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:13 Seems like Saharian is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Saharian wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
26:38 Saharian tried to harass Hobby but Hobby successfully fends off the harassment.Saharian goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:11 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
27:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:48 Hobby kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:11 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
28:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:05 Hobby now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
29:19 It seems like Hobby has more units than Saharian!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Saharian right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:20 Saharian successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
30:37 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
31:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:23 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:51 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
32:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:42 Hobby positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Saharian had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Saharian.
32:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:24 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:33 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:06 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:54 Saharian did not have enough tanks to deal with Hobby! Hobby sliced through Saharian!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
35:12 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
35:40 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
35:54 Saharian must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
36:19 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Hobby's mineral line!Saharian gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:51 Hobby has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:42 Fortunately enough for Saharian, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Hobby's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
38:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
38:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
38:40 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
39:09 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
39:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:02 The storm never came. Saharian's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:09 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
40:52 Saharian shot down Hobby's nexus.The base falls. Saharian rips Hobby's economy back a full step.
41:29 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Hobby.
41:41 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
42:03 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Saharian looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
42:43 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
43:06 Hobby pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
43:26 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:38 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
44:01 After that battle, Saharian destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Saharian cuts Hobby's army in half.
44:36 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
44:51 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Hobby goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:09 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
45:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:13 The storm never came. Saharian's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
46:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
46:50 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:16 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
47:32 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.
47:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:12 Saharian sieged too far forward and Hobby's speedlots got in among the tanks.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
49:09 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:30 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
49:50 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Hobby finally moves on the tank line.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
50:08 Saharian has more expansions than Hobby.Saharian is out-expanding Hobby — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:33 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.
50:56 Hobby's storms land right on the marines — Saharian's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:41 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
52:06 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
52:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:07 Saharian was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Saharian home with nothing.
53:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:40 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:14 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
54:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:50 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
55:18 Saharian destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Saharian cuts Hobby's army in half.
55:45 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:10 Saharian shot down Hobby's nexus.Saharian finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
56:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
57:00 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
57:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Saharian is far ahead.
57:28 Saharian breaks the choke at last — Hobby's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Hobby late.
58:07 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:31 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:52 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
59:04 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Hobby taps out. Saharian's late game was simply better.
■ Saharian
■ Hobby
army value
■ Saharian
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Red at s3 while Saharian spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s3, Saharian answers from s2.
0:37 Saharian gets Deep Six against Hobby's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Hobby, Deep Six from Saharian.
— The early game —
1:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Hobby's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Saharian marches on.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:20 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:41 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
6:23 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
6:53 Hobby decides to push out with his dragoon.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:23 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:58 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:11 Saharian kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Saharian marches on.
9:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:19 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:53 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:26 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:24 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.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
13:07 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Hobby's front door.
13:35 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:02 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian 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 —
14:48 Saharian destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.Hobby's expansion burns — Saharian tears it down.
15:17 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:12 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
16:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Saharian is far ahead.
17:24 Saharian kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Saharian's army.
18:11 Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.Saharian limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:26 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
19:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby taps out. Saharian's early game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Green Saharian spawning at s1 and Orange Hobby spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Saharian at s1, Hobby at s4.
0:41 Hobby opens 14 Nexus against Saharian's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Saharian, 14 Nexus from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:14 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Hobby is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Saharian kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
4:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
4:39 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
5:45 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:07 Hobby is pushing out with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:49 Hobby must macro up quickly or Saharian will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:10 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
7:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:19 Saharian's defending marines kills Hobby's early goons.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
9:42 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
10:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:00 Hobby failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
11:32 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
12:50 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
13:02 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
13:46 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:34 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
15:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Saharian clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
16:02 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:34 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
17:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:49 Saharian 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 Saharian's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Hobby's position.
18:11 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:38 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
19:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
19:48 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:12 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Saharian's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
20:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:00 With a few well placed mines, Saharian swept through Hobby's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Hobby's position.
21:32 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
22:47 Where is Saharian's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Hobby gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hobby taps out. Saharian's mid game was simply better.
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