Friendly · Bo5 · engine casual v1
· Fri, Oct 2 2026 · 09:55 server time
casual ground
Games
3 · · ▶ replay
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
army value
■ Hobby
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (341 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Abseil spawning at 3 o'clock and Orange Hobby spawning at 12 o'clock.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at 3 o'clock, Hobby at 12 o'clock.
0:27 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Abseil's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Abseil, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
0:53 A short map tonight for Abseil and Hobby — the rush is there for whoever dares.A short map tonight for Abseil and Hobby — the rush is there for whoever dares.
1:22 NR20 is the house rule tonight — no rush: no all-in openings, and nobody attacks until the early game is over.NR20 is the house rule tonight — no rush: no all-in openings, and nobody attacks until the early game is over.
1:34 Abseil appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:51 Abseil must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Abseil is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
2:15 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
2:32 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:29 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Hobby's position.
3:42 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
4:42 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:38 Abseil's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
5:59 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
6:13 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:41 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.The base falls. Abseil rips Hobby's economy back a full step.
7:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
7:14 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
7:48 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.
8:14 Abseil's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:34 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
8:44 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
9:10 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
9:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:04 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
10:20 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
10:39 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:52 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.The base falls. Abseil rips Hobby's economy back a full step.
11:11 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:40 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:55 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:40 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
13:18 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
13:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:48 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.Abseil finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
14:10 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Abseil!Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
14:43 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
14:50 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:41 Abseil's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:24 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:32 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
17:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:12 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
19:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:16 Abseil's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Hobby's position.
19:29 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
20:03 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
20:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:02 Abseil scourged some of Hobby's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Hobby.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
21:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:50 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
22:08 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:30 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.
22:45 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:40 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
24:26 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:57 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:16 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:40 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
26:09 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:39 Hobby's army is small compared to Abseil!Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
26:46 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
27:06 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
28:07 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
28:23 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:45 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
29:12 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
29:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:01 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
30:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:54 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:09 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:31 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
32:04 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Abseil!Hobby needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
32:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
32:47 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
33:01 Abseil only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Abseil cuts Hobby's army in half.
33:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:36 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.The base falls. Abseil rips Hobby's economy back a full step.
34:11 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
34:18 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
35:12 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
35:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:18 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.Hobby's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
36:29 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:52 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:28 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:13 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
38:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
38:47 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
39:14 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
39:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
39:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:10 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
41:10 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:48 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
42:09 Hobby must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
42:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:43 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
43:05 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
43:29 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
44:00 Hobby is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!No surprises today — Abseil's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
44:18 Hobby is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Hobby's raiders are needed on defense.
44:28 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:51 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:46 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
46:09 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
46:16 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:35 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Hobby's expansion has fallen to Abseil's armies.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Abseil level the expansion.
47:13 Hobby decides to expand.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:20 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
47:39 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
48:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:32 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
48:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:18 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:39 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Hobby needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
50:08 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
50:22 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:58 Abseil's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
51:31 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:40 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:15 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
52:40 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:58 Both Abseil and Hobby appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Abseil and Hobby are level.
53:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:36 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
54:03 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:17 Abseil destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Hobby's army in half.
54:36 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:24 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
55:39 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:02 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:22 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.Hobby's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
56:39 Abseil decides to expand.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
57:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
57:24 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:13 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
58:36 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:07 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:23 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
59:53 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
60:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:21 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
60:49 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:11 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:23 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
61:51 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:36 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
62:53 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
63:15 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
63:50 Abseil appears to have more army than Hobby!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
64:04 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
64:28 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
64:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:18 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
65:25 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:43 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:06 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
66:38 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:13 Abseil's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
67:52 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:21 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
68:47 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
69:13 Currently, Abseil and Hobby appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Abseil and Hobby are level.
69:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
69:39 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
70:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
70:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:47 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
71:20 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
71:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:04 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
72:27 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
72:46 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
73:07 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:29 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
73:52 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.
74:04 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
74:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:48 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:14 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
75:31 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
76:06 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.
76:27 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
76:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:52 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:26 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
77:54 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
78:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
78:35 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
78:45 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
79:21 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:44 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.Abseil finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:00 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
80:16 Abseil has a slight economical lead by having 7 more expansions than Hobby.Abseil runs 7 more bases than Hobby. That compounds.
80:35 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
80:58 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
81:24 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
81:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
81:59 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Abseil holds.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
82:32 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
82:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:01 Nice try from Hobby to harass Abseil, but Abseil's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
83:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
83:59 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
84:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
84:31 Abseil's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
85:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
85:12 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
85:46 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
85:56 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:21 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
86:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:09 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
87:38 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
87:59 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
88:15 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Hobby.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
88:37 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
89:03 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
89:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
89:41 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
90:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
90:23 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:45 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
90:59 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
91:26 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
91:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
92:16 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
92:38 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
92:45 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
93:22 Hobby tried to harass Abseil but Abseil successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
93:42 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
93:51 Abseil appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
94:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
94:51 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
95:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
95:17 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:46 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
96:07 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
96:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
96:47 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
97:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
97:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:54 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
98:17 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
98:34 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
98:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
99:31 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
99:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
100:17 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
100:39 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
100:51 Hobby is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!No surprises today — Abseil's harassment is scouted early.
101:22 Hobby is still going ahead with his harassment!Hobby wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
101:34 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
102:04 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
102:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
102:31 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
102:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:39 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
104:15 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
104:23 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
104:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
105:04 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
105:36 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
105:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:07 Abseil destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Abseil rips Hobby's economy back a full step.
106:28 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
107:02 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
107:27 Abseil starts expanding.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
107:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
108:03 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
108:32 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
108:58 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Abseil's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
109:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Hobby, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (344 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Hobby spawning at 5 o'clock and Orange Abseil spawning at 6 o'clock.Hobby takes 5 o'clock in Red; Abseil settles in at 6 o'clock in Orange.
0:40 Hobby's Forge Fast Expand meets Abseil's 12 Hatch tonight.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Abseil answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:58 Next-door mains for Hobby and Abseil — an early visit is very much on.Next-door mains for Hobby and Abseil — an early visit is very much on.
1:12 House rule in force: NR20. Both sides build before anyone moves out.House rule in force: NR20. Both sides build before anyone moves out.
1:30 Currently, neither Hobby nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Abseil match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
2:02 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
2:09 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
2:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:12 Hobby tried to break into Abseil's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Hobby.
3:21 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Abseil goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
4:33 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
4:51 At the moment, Hobby seems to have more units than Abseil.Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:41 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
5:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
6:17 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:34 Abseil now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
6:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:31 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
7:38 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
8:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:37 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
8:55 Abseil appears to have more army than Hobby!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
9:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:33 Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:51 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
10:07 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
10:32 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
10:51 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:11 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:56 Abseil's massive number of speedlings stopped Hobby's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Abseil!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
12:25 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
12:37 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
13:08 Hobby scouted Abseil's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Hobby's harassment is scouted early.
13:23 Seems like Abseil is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Abseil's raiders are needed on defense.
13:43 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Abseil knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
14:22 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:29 Hobby's army is small compared to Abseil!Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:14 Abseil's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Abseil's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Abseil!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
15:47 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
15:58 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
16:22 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:43 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
17:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:23 Abseil's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
17:59 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:10 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:35 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:52 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:39 Abseil's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
20:31 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
20:38 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
20:58 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:22 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:08 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
22:31 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
22:56 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
23:15 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Abseil level the expansion.
23:40 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:03 Hobby starts expanding.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:15 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:56 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Abseil commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
25:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:49 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
26:04 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
26:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:58 It seems like Hobby has more units than Abseil!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Abseil right now.
27:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
27:25 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:57 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
28:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:35 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
29:03 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
29:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:40 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:09 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
30:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:54 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:16 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
31:35 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.
31:57 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
32:25 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
32:32 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
33:00 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
33:28 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
33:35 Abseil is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Abseil needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
34:03 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.
34:19 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
34:54 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
35:07 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
35:35 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Abseil level the expansion.
35:49 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:43 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
37:06 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
37:24 The battle to decide the game begins!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.
37:48 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
37:59 Abseil destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Hobby's army in half.
38:18 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:38 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
39:00 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
39:34 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.
39:49 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
40:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:42 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:49 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
41:22 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:02 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:29 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
42:51 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:01 Abseil appears to have more army than Hobby!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
43:36 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
43:43 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:28 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:53 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:24 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:31 With a successful harassment, Hobby hurts Abseil's economy.The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
46:06 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
46:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:38 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
46:53 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:24 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:45 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
48:08 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
48:24 Currently, Hobby and Abseil appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
49:16 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Abseil's push simply stops.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:34 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
49:51 Hobby destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Hobby cuts Abseil's army in half.
50:26 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:33 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
51:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:17 Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.The attack shatters on Abseil's line. Great positioning.
51:49 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
52:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
52:43 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
53:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:22 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
54:05 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:41 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
54:56 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
55:13 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
55:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
56:04 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
56:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
56:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:02 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
57:33 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
57:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
58:17 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Abseil's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
58:53 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
59:26 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
59:36 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
59:55 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:44 Abseil spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:12 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
61:25 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
61:57 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
62:13 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
62:36 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
62:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:25 Hobby kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:36 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
63:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
64:17 Hobby is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!No surprises today — Abseil's harassment is scouted early.
64:48 Hobby doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Hobby thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
64:55 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:17 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
65:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:11 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
66:39 After that battle, Abseil 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.
66:58 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
67:20 Hobby is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!No surprises today — Abseil's harassment is scouted early.
67:31 It seems like Hobby is aborting his harassment.Hobby thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
68:02 Hobby's army is small compared to Abseil!Hobby needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
68:23 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
68:47 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
69:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:30 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Abseil gave up nothing.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
69:45 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:17 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
70:34 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
70:44 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
71:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
71:41 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
72:00 Abseil destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Hobby's army in half.
72:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:34 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.Abseil finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
73:10 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:19 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
73:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
73:56 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
74:19 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
74:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
75:16 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.Abseil finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
75:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
75:48 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
76:16 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:58 Hobby was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
77:15 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:52 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
78:10 Currently, neither Hobby nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Abseil match each other.
78:25 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
78:50 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
79:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
79:30 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
79:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:20 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:40 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
80:54 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
81:27 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
81:34 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.
81:53 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
82:33 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
82:41 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
82:58 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
83:27 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
83:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
84:05 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
84:32 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
85:01 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
85:20 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
85:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
86:07 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:28 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
86:45 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:15 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.Abseil finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
87:33 Abseil has more expansions than Hobby.Abseil runs 1 more bases than Hobby. That compounds.
87:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
88:14 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
88:26 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
88:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
89:11 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
89:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:03 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
90:22 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
90:32 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
91:04 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
91:23 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.
91:54 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
92:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:32 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
92:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
93:06 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
93:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
94:00 Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
94:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:58 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
95:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
95:42 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
96:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
96:29 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
96:53 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
97:20 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:27 Abseil scouted Hobby's attempt to harass!Abseil's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
97:57 Abseil scouted the attempt but Hobby is still going with it!Plans change: Hobby's raiders are needed on defense.
98:09 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
98:27 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
99:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
99:24 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
99:43 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
100:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
100:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
100:56 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
101:19 In terms of army size, Hobby and Abseil are around equal.Unit for unit, Hobby and Abseil are level.
101:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
101:59 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Abseil.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
102:21 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
102:39 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
102:59 Abseil successfully blocked Hobby from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
103:14 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
103:48 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.
103:55 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
104:21 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
104:51 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
105:07 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
105:19 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
105:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
106:13 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
106:38 Abseil only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Abseil cuts Hobby's army in half.
106:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:13 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
107:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
108:03 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
108:27 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
108:43 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
109:14 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Abseil.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Abseil level the expansion.
109:21 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
109:47 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
110:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Hobby taps out. Abseil's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (399 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Abseil spawning at 11 o'clock and Purple Hobby spawning at 1 o'clock.Abseil in White at 11 o'clock. Hobby in Purple at 1 o'clock. The map is set.
0:22 Abseil opens 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Abseil commits to 12 Pool; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:58 Not neighbours, not far: Abseil and Hobby can reach each other before the money runs away with the game.Not neighbours, not far: Abseil and Hobby can reach each other before the money runs away with the game.
1:20 NR20 is the house rule tonight — no rush: no all-in openings, and nobody attacks until the early game is over.NR20 is the house rule tonight — no rush: no all-in openings, and nobody attacks until the early game is over.
— The mid game —
1:42 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:52 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
2:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:47 Abseil burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Hobby's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Hobby.
2:54 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:20 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
3:34 Both Abseil and Hobby appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Hobby match each other.
4:11 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
4:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:36 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Abseil didn't even have a chance against Hobby.Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:22 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:42 Hobby successfully harasses Abseil's economy.Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
6:11 Abseil successfully blocked Hobby from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
6:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Hobby's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Hobby's foundation.
7:02 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
7:15 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
7:36 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
8:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:13 Abseil brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended Abseil's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Abseil.
8:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
8:56 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
9:36 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
10:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:37 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
10:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:27 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Hobby.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
11:53 Abseil harasses Hobby's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
12:08 Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
12:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:51 Abseil's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
13:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
13:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
14:05 Abseil shot down Hobby's nexus.Hobby's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
14:13 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:35 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:07 It seems like Abseil has more units than Hobby!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
15:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:50 Abseil micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Hobby's position.
15:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:49 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:11 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:50 Abseil scourged some of Hobby's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Abseil destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Hobby's army in half.
19:04 Abseil brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:32 Abseil failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Abseil's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Abseil is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Abseil.
19:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
20:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
20:51 It seems like Hobby has more units than Abseil!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:07 Abseil has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Abseil's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:26 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:04 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
22:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
22:47 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
23:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
23:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:28 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
24:47 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
25:00 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:30 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Abseil is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:52 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
25:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:28 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
26:44 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:05 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil 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.
27:38 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
27:45 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
28:03 In terms of army size, Abseil and Hobby are around equal.Unit for unit, Abseil and Hobby are level.
28:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:44 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Abseil commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
29:20 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
29:41 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:49 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
30:10 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
30:58 Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
31:25 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
31:40 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
32:04 Where is Abseil's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Abseil's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
32:31 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
32:51 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:16 Currently, Abseil and Hobby appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Abseil and Hobby are level.
33:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:00 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
34:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
34:44 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
35:04 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
35:17 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
35:37 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
35:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:19 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
36:42 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:11 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:24 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
37:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
38:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:21 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
38:54 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:15 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
39:40 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
39:47 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:11 Both Abseil and Hobby appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
40:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:03 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
41:20 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:49 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
42:00 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
42:21 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
42:45 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
43:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:22 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
43:56 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
44:34 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
44:47 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
45:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:28 Abseil spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:32 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
47:10 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
47:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
47:49 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
48:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:25 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
48:40 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
49:10 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Hobby.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
49:33 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:45 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
50:22 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:49 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
51:09 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
51:42 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
51:57 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
52:29 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
52:46 Currently, neither Abseil nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Hobby match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:14 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Abseil's push simply stops.Abseil throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
53:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
54:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
54:27 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
54:49 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
55:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:31 Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
56:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
56:33 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
56:57 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
57:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:34 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Abseil's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
57:51 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:20 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
58:53 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
59:00 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
59:57 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
60:04 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:32 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
60:53 Abseil destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Abseil level the expansion.
61:10 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
61:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
61:45 Hobby is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!Abseil's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
62:14 Abseil scouted the attempt but Hobby is still going with it!Hobby wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:31 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
63:01 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
63:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
63:46 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
64:11 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:18 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:50 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Hobby.Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Hobby right now.
65:06 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
65:28 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
66:21 Hobby was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Abseil's line. Great positioning.
66:28 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
67:02 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
67:21 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
67:30 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
68:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:21 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
68:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:57 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
69:21 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Hobby.
69:48 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
70:10 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
70:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
70:47 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
71:18 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
71:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
71:52 Abseil must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Abseil needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
72:19 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
72:27 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
72:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:10 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
73:38 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:00 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
74:27 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
74:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
74:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
75:22 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Abseil's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Abseil late.
75:53 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:08 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
76:23 Abseil has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Hobby.No surprises today — Abseil's harassment is scouted early.
76:47 Hobby gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Hobby thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
77:14 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
77:29 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
77:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
78:09 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
78:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
79:02 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
79:15 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
79:36 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
79:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
80:13 Hobby successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Abseil commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
80:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:05 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
81:18 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
81:56 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
82:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
82:38 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Abseil's push simply stops.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
82:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:17 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
83:37 At the moment, Hobby seems to have more units than Abseil.Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
83:56 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
84:12 Abseil moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
84:48 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.
85:05 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
85:21 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
85:34 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
86:11 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
86:21 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
86:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
87:16 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
87:33 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:57 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
88:11 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
88:38 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
88:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
89:10 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
89:29 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:14 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
90:33 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
91:06 Currently, Abseil and Hobby appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
91:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
91:44 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
92:06 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
92:40 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
93:11 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
93:23 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.
93:57 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Abseil's ultralisks cannot get through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
94:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
94:28 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:48 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
95:16 Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
95:35 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
95:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
96:21 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Hobby late.
96:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:21 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
97:43 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
98:06 Currently, Abseil and Hobby appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
98:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
98:42 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
99:05 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
100:03 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
100:20 Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
100:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
100:51 Abseil spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
101:21 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:45 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
102:03 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
102:14 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
102:49 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
103:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
103:28 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Hobby's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
103:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
104:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:24 It seems like Abseil has more units than Hobby!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
104:49 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Hobby knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
105:12 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Abseil goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
105:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
106:02 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Abseil marches on.
106:12 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:44 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:08 Hobby casts some storm! But Abseil lost no workers.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
107:17 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
107:50 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
108:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
108:26 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Abseil breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
108:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
108:57 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
109:32 Aaaaaa, Abseil's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Abseil's foundation.
109:54 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
110:07 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
110:30 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.
110:50 Abseil's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
111:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
111:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
112:07 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Abseil.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
112:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
112:36 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
112:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
113:19 Abseil's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
113:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
113:58 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
114:31 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
114:58 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
115:09 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
115:31 In terms of army size, Abseil and Hobby are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
115:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
116:23 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
116:41 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
116:48 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
117:18 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Abseil's workers!Abseil looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
117:41 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
118:04 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
118:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
118:37 Abseil kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
119:11 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
119:31 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
119:44 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
120:07 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
120:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
120:59 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
121:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
121:26 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
121:48 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
122:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
122:42 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Abseil's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
122:56 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
123:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
123:33 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Abseil commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
124:10 Hobby must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!Hobby is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
124:17 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.
124:47 Plague on the templar, and Abseil's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
125:08 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
125:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
125:40 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Abseil pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
126:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby taps out. Abseil's late game was simply better.
Head to head
7 games
Hobby
3 – 4
Abseil