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7 · · ▶ replay
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:18 Hobby spawns at s4 in Yellow while Smirk spawns at s2 in Blue.Hobby takes s4 in Yellow; Smirk settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:39 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:49 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:54 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 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?
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:57 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
3:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:20 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
5:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:48 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.
5:58 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 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.
6:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:19 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
7:45 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
7:52 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:38 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:29 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:49 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
10:27 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:40 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.
11:17 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
11:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:09 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:26 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
13:56 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:22 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.
14:35 Hobby's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Hobby successfully fended against Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
15:11 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.
15:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:22 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Hobby's foundation.
16:43 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:01 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:27 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
17:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:44 Hobby can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
18:53 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
19:21 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!Smirk gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:14 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
20:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:47 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.
21:25 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
22:15 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
22:23 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.
22:56 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
23:26 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
23:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:58 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
24:24 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
24:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
25:09 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.
25:32 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.
26:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:21 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:17 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.
27:45 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.Smirk finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
28:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
28:33 Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
28:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:14 Hobby's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Hobby successfully fended against Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
29:27 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.
29:56 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:28 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
30:37 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
31:16 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
31:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:03 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
32:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:09 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
33:29 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:21 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
34:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
35:12 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.
35:26 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Hobby.
36:00 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
36:16 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
36:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:11 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Hobby's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:34 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
38:22 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
38:29 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
39:08 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.
39:21 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
40:17 Smirk's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
40:25 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:52 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:29 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
41:39 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.
— The late game —
42:07 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
42:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
42:52 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
43:26 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.
43:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:59 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:59 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
45:19 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
45:31 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.
45:54 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
46:27 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
47:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:19 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
47:31 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.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
47:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
48:17 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
48:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:20 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
49:35 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:08 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:29 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Smirk level the expansion.
50:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
51:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!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 (48 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s1 in Green while Hobby spawns at s3 in Orange.Smirk in Green at s1. Hobby in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:37 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 —
1:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:20 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:25 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.
3:51 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
7:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
7:51 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.
8:14 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
8:41 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.
9:09 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
9:49 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
10:15 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
10:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:18 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
11:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
12:43 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
12:57 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:38 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
14:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:52 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
15:14 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.
15:50 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
— The late game —
16:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
16:47 Hobby seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
17:24 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?
17:52 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:52 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
19:23 The attack was a success, Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
20:28 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
21:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Hobby, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (137 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Teal Hobby spawning at s4 and Yellow Smirk spawning at s2.Hobby takes s4 in Teal; Smirk settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:31 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:52 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:35 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
2:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:27 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
3:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
5:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:23 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:38 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:27 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
7:01 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
7:17 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.
7:44 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
8:16 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:21 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.
9:59 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
10:19 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.
10:31 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
10:54 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
11:31 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
11:41 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:40 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:04 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.
13:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
14:39 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.
15:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:31 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
15:59 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
16:34 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
17:04 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.
17:36 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:47 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
18:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:49 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.
18:57 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
19:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
19:52 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:38 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Hobby.
21:01 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
21:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:53 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.
22:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:40 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.
22:59 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.
23:36 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:13 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
24:53 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.
25:00 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
25:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:03 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.
26:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:44 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
27:15 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:30 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:57 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
28:14 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.
28:50 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.
29:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:33 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.
29:50 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.
30:35 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.
30:48 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:34 Hobby's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Hobby successfully fended against Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 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.
32:55 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
33:18 Smirk is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hobby.Smirk is starving on bases while Hobby spreads across the map.
33:37 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:12 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.
34:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:55 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
35:09 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.
35:32 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.
36:05 Hobby destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.Smirk's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
36:30 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
36:53 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
37:16 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.
37:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:12 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
38:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
39:12 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:41 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.
39:56 Both Hobby and Smirk appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
40:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:55 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.
41:10 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:34 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.
42:10 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
42:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:51 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:10 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.
43:51 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
44:14 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
44:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:00 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.
45:22 Hobby destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Hobby cuts Smirk's army in half.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
45:46 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.
45:59 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
46:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
46:49 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
47:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
47:49 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
48:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Smirk, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:16 The Green Smirk spawns at s4 while White Hobby spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s4, Hobby at s2.
0:38 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:13 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:36 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 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.
4:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:55 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?
6:32 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:04 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:41 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:52 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 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?
11:00 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:55 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:33 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.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
14:49 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:43 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
16:08 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
16:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
17:28 Hobby destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.Smirk's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
18:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
18:19 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.
19:04 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
— The late game —
19:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:00 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.
20:28 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
21:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:31 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
22:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
GG. Hobby closes it out over Smirk.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Orange at s3 while Smirk spawns in Purple at s4.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s3, Smirk answers from s4.
0:48 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:56 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.
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:55 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:35 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
5:04 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.
5:51 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
6:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:44 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
7:49 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
8:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:23 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:12 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
11:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:29 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
13:02 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:16 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.
13:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:11 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:44 Hobby seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
16:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
16:39 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Smirk match each other.
17:17 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
18:00 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?
18:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:03 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
19:30 Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:53 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
20:40 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.The base falls. Smirk rips Hobby's economy back a full step.
21:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (169 lines)
0:14 The Orange Smirk spawns at s1 while Blue Hobby spawns at s4.Smirk takes s1 in Orange; Hobby settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:28 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows 12 Pool — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:29 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:13 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:55 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.
3:22 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.
3:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:17 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
4:41 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:06 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:52 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:56 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:25 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:13 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
8:34 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.
8:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
9:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:06 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:10 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
11:45 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.
11:58 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:28 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.
12:43 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
13:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:11 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
14:26 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.
14:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:35 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:55 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
16:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:06 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
17:39 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.
18:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
18:07 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:30 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
19:02 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:58 Hobby's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
20:05 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:03 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:46 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
22:01 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.
22:27 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:56 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
23:10 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.
23:29 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:07 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
24:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:40 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:17 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:15 Hobby made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
27:39 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:57 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.
28:22 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:36 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.
29:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:28 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:09 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
30:44 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:03 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.
31:15 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Hobby.Hobby finds the weak point and Smirk's new base is gone.
31:41 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:13 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.
32:38 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.
33:01 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Hobby's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:26 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.
33:41 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:58 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
34:16 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.
34:49 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
35:17 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
35:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:07 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.
36:14 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:16 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.
37:41 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.
38:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
38:16 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:43 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.
39:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:19 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.
39:50 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
40:39 At the moment, neither Smirk nor Hobby is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Smirk and Hobby are level.
41:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:32 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
41:39 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:10 Hobby only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Hobby took it apart.
42:37 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
42:55 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
43:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:45 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
44:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:32 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
44:46 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
45:08 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
45:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:03 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
46:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:10 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
47:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:13 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
48:44 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.
49:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
49:19 Smirk harasses Hobby and gets ahead of the game.Smirk gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:50 Hobby has more expansions than Smirk.Hobby is out-expanding Smirk — the money game is tilting.
50:24 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:33 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
51:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:25 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
51:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:23 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
52:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:27 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
53:38 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
54:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:35 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
54:46 Hobby appears to have more army than Smirk!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
55:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:29 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.
56:08 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
56:25 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
56:51 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
57:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk taps out. Hobby's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (186 lines)
0:20 Hobby spawns in Teal at s1 while Smirk spawns in Orange at s3.Hobby in Teal at s1. Smirk in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:34 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 —
0:49 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:54 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.
2:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:47 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.
3:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:43 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
4:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
4:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:42 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:02 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:56 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
6:17 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.
6:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:07 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:18 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:14 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
8:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:12 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
10:09 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:22 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.
10:44 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
11:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:34 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
11:59 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:52 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.
13:14 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
13:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
13:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:11 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.
14:34 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!Hobby looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:01 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Hobby.
16:29 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
16:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:19 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.
17:35 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
18:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:26 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.
18:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
19:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
19:32 Hobby's speedlots dealt with Smirk's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Hobby successfully fended against Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
19:46 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:11 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
20:55 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:36 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
21:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:18 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:29 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:58 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:26 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:46 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
24:23 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.
24:56 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.
25:23 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
25:34 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
26:21 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:41 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hobby.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
27:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:26 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.
27:50 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.
28:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
28:47 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.
28:56 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:35 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
30:00 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
30:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:42 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.
30:51 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.
31:18 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.
31:54 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:13 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:14 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
33:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
34:26 Nice try from Hobby to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
34:37 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Smirk match each other.
35:19 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.
35:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:26 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
36:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
37:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:28 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
37:48 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.
38:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:31 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
38:52 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.
39:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:33 Smirk destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.Hobby's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
39:57 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
40:22 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
40:50 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
41:16 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
41:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:07 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
42:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:16 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
43:23 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.
43:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:13 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
44:59 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:17 Nice try from Hobby to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:46 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
46:10 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:35 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.
47:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:24 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
47:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
48:02 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.
48:18 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:41 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:45 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:52 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:28 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:37 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:14 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
51:35 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
51:58 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Smirk match each other.
52:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:36 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Smirk.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
52:59 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:23 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.
53:41 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
54:12 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:02 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
55:09 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.
55:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:58 With a successful harassment, Hobby hurts Smirk's economy.Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:18 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:19 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
57:35 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:04 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.
58:24 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
58:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:08 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
59:33 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
59:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
60:09 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
60:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:56 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.
61:21 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
61:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
62:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
Head to head
98 games
Smirk
63 – 35
Hobby