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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:13 Smirk spawns in Teal at s4 while Hobby spawns in Red at s3.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s4, Hobby answers from s3.
0:40 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:26 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:50 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:00 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:47 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:08 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:47 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
7:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
7:53 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
8:26 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
8:59 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:31 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
10:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:38 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:18 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
11:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:34 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Hobby needs something special here.
12:59 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:33 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
14:06 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
14:48 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:50 Hobby starts expanding.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
16:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:49 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
17:38 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
18:01 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
18:39 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Hobby types it out: GG.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (134 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns at s2 in Red while Smirk spawns at s1 in Orange.Hobby takes s2 in Red; Smirk settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:40 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:53 Hobby starts expanding.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:16 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:03 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
3:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:57 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:08 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:27 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
5:58 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:05 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
6:29 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:01 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:19 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:43 Smirk must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
8:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:30 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
9:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:50 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:21 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:39 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
11:55 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
12:26 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
12:49 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:02 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
13:53 Smirk's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
14:21 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:01 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
16:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:02 What a pity! Smirk 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.
17:33 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
17:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:33 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:19 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:59 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
20:26 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
20:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:12 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
22:30 Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
22:51 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
23:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
23:50 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
24:08 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:32 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.
24:50 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
25:27 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:13 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
26:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:00 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
27:11 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
27:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:14 Smirk's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
28:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
28:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:15 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
29:37 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:37 Hobby's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Hobby successfully fended against Smirk's push!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
30:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:30 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:49 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:34 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
33:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:46 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
34:15 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
34:27 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:25 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
35:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:08 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:40 Smirk must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
36:59 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:34 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:14 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:38 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:07 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
40:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
41:14 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:36 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
42:03 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:38 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
43:10 Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
43:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
43:54 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Hobby.
44:22 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
44:36 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.
45:12 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
45:41 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:01 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
46:31 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.Smirk finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
46:46 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
47:10 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Teal at s1 while Hobby spawns in White at s2.Smirk in Teal at s1. Hobby in White at s2. The map is set.
0:36 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:57 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:12 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:53 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:25 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
5:58 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:18 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
7:34 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.
7:59 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
8:25 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hobby.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
10:17 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:45 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Hobby needs something special here.
12:11 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
12:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:07 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
13:42 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
14:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:59 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
15:14 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
15:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
16:29 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
— The mid game —
16:52 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
— The late game —
17:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:36 Smirk'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. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
19:00 Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:57 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
20:39 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (206 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns at s2 in Blue while Smirk spawns at s1 in Purple.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s1.
0:37 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:43 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:37 Hobby kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
3:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:03 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:24 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
4:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
5:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:32 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
5:43 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:43 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:04 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:04 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
8:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
8:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
9:27 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
9:47 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:40 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:36 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
11:43 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
— The mid game —
12:06 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
12:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:00 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Hobby's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
13:21 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:25 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:46 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
15:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:03 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
16:18 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:59 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:16 Nice try from Hobby to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:52 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
18:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:32 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
19:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:45 Hobby's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Hobby successfully fended against Smirk's push!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
19:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
20:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:41 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:16 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:01 Hobby tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:12 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
22:43 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:06 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:35 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:43 Hobby is leading the game with more expansions than Smirk.Economically it's Hobby's game right now; Smirk is falling behind on bases.
24:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:42 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
25:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
25:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:48 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:59 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:17 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.
26:41 Hobby tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
27:15 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
27:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:48 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
28:24 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:22 Hobby tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
29:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
30:12 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:35 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:58 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:48 Hobby tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
32:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:48 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
33:20 What a pity! Smirk 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.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
33:36 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
34:27 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
34:49 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
34:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
35:22 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:41 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
36:33 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
36:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
37:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:46 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
38:13 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
38:20 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:08 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
39:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
40:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
40:21 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
40:35 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
41:10 Currently, Hobby and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:51 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Hobby walks through Smirk's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
42:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:28 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
43:08 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:15 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
43:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:00 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
44:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
44:44 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
45:10 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
45:29 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:13 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
46:39 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
47:11 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
47:30 What a pity! Smirk 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.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
47:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
48:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:40 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
49:06 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:20 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
49:37 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
49:58 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
50:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:52 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Smirk.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
51:23 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
51:59 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
52:15 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.
52:44 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
53:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:33 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
54:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
54:48 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
55:08 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
55:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:48 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:16 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:23 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
56:52 Smirk must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
57:16 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
57:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:51 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
58:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:36 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
59:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
59:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:03 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
60:18 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
60:54 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
61:33 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Hobby looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
61:40 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
62:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:31 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
62:55 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
63:22 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:33 What a pity! Smirk 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
63:57 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
64:29 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
64:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:13 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
65:34 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
66:13 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
66:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
67:12 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
67:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
67:45 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (91 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Teal Smirk spawning at s2 and Red Hobby spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Hobby at s1.
0:36 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Smirk shows 12 Pool — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:00 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:08 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
3:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:27 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
5:31 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:55 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:45 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
7:23 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:59 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:37 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:24 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
9:46 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:24 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
10:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:38 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:59 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
12:32 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
12:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:18 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
13:49 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:43 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:04 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:13 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
16:29 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
17:04 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:27 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
17:42 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.
18:06 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:43 Where is Smirk's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
19:19 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:30 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:38 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Hobby's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
20:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
21:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:52 Hobby successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:10 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
22:33 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.
22:57 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:42 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.
23:51 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
24:19 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:58 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
25:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
— The late game —
25:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
26:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:40 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
27:09 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:59 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
28:43 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.
29:16 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
29:40 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
30:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:43 Hobby shot down Smirk's hatchery.Hobby finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
31:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
31:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
32:14 Hobby's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
32:58 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:39 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
34:19 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Smirk types it out: GG.
GG. Hobby closes it out over Smirk.
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Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:08 Hobby spawns in Blue at s2 while Smirk spawns in Red at s1.Hobby in Blue at s2. Smirk in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:28 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:18 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:14 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
3:36 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
3:54 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
5:13 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:36 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:35 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
6:45 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
7:19 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Smirk cuts Hobby's army in half.
7:37 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:05 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:30 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
8:50 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:51 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
10:20 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:40 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
11:00 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
11:36 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
11:52 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:49 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
13:13 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
13:29 Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
— The mid game —
13:59 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
14:25 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:44 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
15:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
15:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:38 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:18 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
17:53 Smirk tried to harass Hobby but Hobby successfully fends off the harassment.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:14 With a successful harassment, Smirk hurts Hobby's economy.Hobby looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
18:27 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
19:02 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
19:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:53 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
20:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
20:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:59 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:23 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
21:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:23 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
22:50 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Smirk cuts Hobby's army in half.
23:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:28 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:04 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:21 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
24:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:19 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
25:44 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
26:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
26:36 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Smirk level the expansion.
27:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
27:17 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:16 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
28:34 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
28:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
29:21 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
29:50 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:15 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
30:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
30:57 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
31:33 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:49 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk 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.
32:22 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:12 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
33:36 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
33:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
34:18 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:15 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
35:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:34 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
36:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:39 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
38:16 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
38:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:56 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:32 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.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
39:53 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
40:24 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
41:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
99 games
Smirk
63 – 36
Hobby