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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Smirk spawning at s2 and Purple Hobby spawning at s4.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s2, Hobby answers from s4.
0:44 Smirk opens Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
2:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:33 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:35 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
5:00 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:34 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
6:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
6:53 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.
7:34 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
8:00 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
8:24 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.
9:03 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:25 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:06 It seems like Hobby has more units than Smirk!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
10:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:56 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hobby — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:25 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
11:51 Hobby only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Hobby cuts Smirk's army in half.
12:26 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.
12:47 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
13:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
14:16 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.
14:59 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
15:11 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.
15:40 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.
— The mid game —
16:24 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:58 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.
17:21 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Hobby's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
17:57 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:13 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:50 Hobby shot down Smirk's hatchery.The base falls. Hobby rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
19:09 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.
19:47 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.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
20:19 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.
20:51 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
21:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:43 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.
22:19 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
22:41 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.
23:01 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
23:46 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
24:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Smirk taps out. Hobby's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:09 Hobby spawns in Blue at s2 while Smirk spawns in White at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s2, Smirk at s1.
0:31 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:17 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.
2:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
3:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:54 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 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:38 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
5:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:07 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
6:44 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.
7:04 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.
7:18 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
7:57 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
8:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:26 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
9:05 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:28 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:54 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
10:07 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:42 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
11:09 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:23 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:15 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
12:35 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:07 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.
— The mid game —
13:33 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.
13:47 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:23 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
14:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:08 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.
15:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:29 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 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.
17:20 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.
17:57 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
18:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:37 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
19:11 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:26 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
19:42 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:25 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
20:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
21:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:36 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.
21:46 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.
22:05 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.
22:38 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.
23:13 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.
23:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:52 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.
24:23 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.
24:45 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
25:04 Hobby must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
25:28 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.
26:01 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:32 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Hobby.Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
26:59 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
27:46 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 goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:23 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.
28:42 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.
28:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:24 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
29:50 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
30:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:48 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:02 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
31:23 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
31:54 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
32:12 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
32:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:16 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:31 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.
33:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:27 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:43 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.
35:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:29 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
35:51 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
36:22 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:40 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
36:59 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:51 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:12 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.
38:50 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
39:01 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.
39:40 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:06 Smirk might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hobby did.Smirk needs an expansion soon or Hobby's economy simply wins this.
40:16 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.
40:46 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
41:17 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
41:28 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
41:46 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
42:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
42:53 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
43:13 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
43:56 Hobby shot down Smirk's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Hobby level the expansion.
44:26 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:50 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
44:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
45:31 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.
46:07 The attack was a success, Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
46:21 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.
46:38 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
47:02 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Smirk, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Purple at s4 while Hobby spawns in Yellow at s1.Smirk in Purple at s4. Hobby in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Smirk gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows Overpool — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 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.
3:06 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:07 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:43 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 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.
5:55 Hobby starts expanding.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:17 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:52 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:22 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
7:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:39 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
9:08 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.
9:39 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
10:10 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:53 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.
11:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:50 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
12:35 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Smirk cuts Hobby's army in half.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
13:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 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?
14:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
14:33 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
15:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:44 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
16:32 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:49 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.
17:33 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.Hobby's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
18:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
18:35 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:05 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Smirk takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:20 Hobby spawns in White at s3 while Smirk spawns in Green at s4.Hobby takes s3 in White; Smirk settles in at s4 in Green.
0:46 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Hobby decides to expand.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:53 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
4:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
5:51 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
6:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:05 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.
8:25 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:36 Hobby must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
10:09 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 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.
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:51 Hobby kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
12:22 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:13 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
13:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:24 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:46 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?
15:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:46 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
16:31 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
17:02 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
17:28 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.
18:08 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
18:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:01 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.
19:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:04 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
20:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:58 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
21:41 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:13 Smirk spawns in Orange at s1 while Hobby spawns in Red at s2.Smirk takes s1 in Orange; Hobby settles in at s2 in Red.
0:32 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Hobby's 2 Gate Rush.Smirk commits to 12 Pool; Hobby answers with 2 Gate Rush.
— The early game —
1:19 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
1:42 Hobby opens with a cheesy build.Hobby isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
2:19 Hobby with an aggressive opening starts to attack Smirk.All or nothing: Hobby's gamble arrives at Smirk's base.
2:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
3:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:49 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:41 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:37 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:13 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:33 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.
7:15 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
7:48 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 edges ahead on army strength.
8:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:34 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?
9:02 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
9:42 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Hobby's.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
10:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:47 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
11:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:42 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.
12:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
12:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:06 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
13:35 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:35 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
15:16 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
16:03 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
16:44 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
17:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
17:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:11 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
18:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:01 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
19:43 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
20:05 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
20:38 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
— The late game —
21:36 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.
22:17 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:50 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:12 The White Hobby spawns at s1 while Green Smirk spawns at s2.Hobby in White at s1. Smirk in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:27 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:12 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:14 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
4:39 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 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.
6:00 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:23 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
6:59 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:50 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
9:20 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.
9:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:38 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
11:15 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:34 At the moment, Hobby seems to have more units than Smirk.Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
12:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:59 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.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
13:19 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:58 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.
14:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:02 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
15:43 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
16:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:49 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
17:36 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
18:04 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
— The mid game —
18:35 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:12 Smirk spawns at s1 in Orange while Hobby spawns at s2 in Green.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Hobby answers from s2.
0:48 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:00 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
4:28 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.
5:10 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:40 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
6:11 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:24 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:22 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
10:53 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:17 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
12:02 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
12:36 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.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
12:59 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
13:36 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.
14:15 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:36 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:07 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:18 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
16:55 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:38 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:57 Hobby shot down Smirk's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Hobby level the expansion.
18:28 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
98 games
Smirk
64 – 34
Hobby