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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (272 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Blue at s2 while Smirk spawns in White at s1.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s1.
0:41 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 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.
1:56 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:21 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.
2:46 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.
3:02 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.
3:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:56 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:09 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
4:32 Hobby decides to expand.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:17 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.
5:47 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.
6:11 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:47 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:01 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.
7:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:59 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
8:23 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:30 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
9:30 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:43 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:14 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:02 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.
12:12 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
12:33 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:32 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hobby. The push continues.
13:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!Hobby looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
14:48 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Hobby's foundation.
15:33 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
16:18 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.
— The mid game —
16:46 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:23 Smirk scourged some of Hobby's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
17:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:25 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.
18:48 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:23 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:05 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.
20:14 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
21:31 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:50 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:01 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:04 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Hobby's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
23:24 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.
23:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
23:58 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
24:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
24:43 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:04 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.
25:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:59 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
26:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:26 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.
26:53 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
27:28 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.
27:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:08 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:27 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.
28:45 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.
29:16 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
29:26 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
29:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:08 Hobby can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
30:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:24 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:33 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
32:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:24 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
32:42 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:13 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:39 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
34:02 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
34:14 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.
34:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:02 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.
35:25 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.
35:36 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:04 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
36:30 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
36:58 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
37:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
37:41 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
37:50 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:40 Hobby successfully blocked Smirk from harassing his economy.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
39:08 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
39:30 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
39:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:16 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.
40:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:23 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:30 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:52 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
42:20 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.
42:39 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.
43:03 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
43:20 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.
43:49 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:11 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
44:25 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:09 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.
45:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:18 Smirk shot down Hobby's nexus.Hobby's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
46:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
47:13 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
47:36 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
47:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:13 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
48:39 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.
48:48 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.
49:28 With a successful harassment, Hobby hurts Smirk's economy.Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
49:35 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
50:05 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
50:28 Hobby is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Hobby needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
50:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:06 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
51:50 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.
52:08 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
52:44 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
53:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:21 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:59 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:24 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:46 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
55:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:27 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:46 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.
56:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:29 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
56:52 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.
57:12 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.
57:41 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:31 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.
58:57 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
59:04 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
59:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:51 Hobby walked into plague and swarm together. Smirk gave up nothing.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
60:14 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:37 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.
60:58 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
61:34 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:47 Smirk has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hobby.Smirk is out-expanding Hobby — the money game is tilting.
62:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:32 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.
62:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:09 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.
63:26 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.
63:59 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
64:22 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:55 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.
65:35 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:50 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.
66:19 Smirk successfully blocked Hobby from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
66:26 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.
66:52 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
67:12 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
67:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
67:56 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
68:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:57 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
69:29 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
69:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:15 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Hobby walks through Smirk's army.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
70:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
71:27 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
71:42 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
72:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:19 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
72:47 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.
73:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:34 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.
73:43 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
74:13 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
74:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:53 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
75:29 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
75:51 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.
75:59 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
76:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:44 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
77:09 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.
77:32 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
77:54 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.Smirk finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
78:14 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.
78:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
79:09 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
79:25 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hobby.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
79:37 Hobby harasses Smirk's economy and gets ahead of the game.Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
80:14 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
80:31 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.
80:52 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.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
81:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:59 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
82:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
82:46 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
83:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
83:34 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.
83:55 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
84:02 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
84:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
84:47 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
85:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
85:33 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.
85:53 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
86:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
86:36 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
87:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Hobby needs something special here.
87:52 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.
88:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Hobby types it out: GG.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Hobby, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:10 Smirk spawns at s1 in White while Hobby spawns at s3 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hobby at s3.
0:39 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
4:34 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.
5:09 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.
5:39 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:04 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:36 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
7:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
8:17 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
8:42 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.
9:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:56 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:22 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 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.
11:27 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:58 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:18 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
15:56 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:22 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.
16:42 Hobby's expansion have been wiped off by Smirk!No reinforcements in time: Hobby watches Smirk level the expansion.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
17:17 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:55 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
18:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:25 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
20:10 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
21:00 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 (45 lines)
0:07 The Teal Hobby spawns at s3 while Yellow Smirk spawns at s1.Hobby takes s3 in Teal; Smirk settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:53 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 —
1:10 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:52 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:33 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.
3:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:53 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:46 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:26 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:47 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
7:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
7:59 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.
8:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:13 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:12 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:08 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 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.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
13:06 Hobby must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
13:30 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:19 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.
15:45 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:08 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:43 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:28 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
17:51 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.
18:29 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
19:12 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
19:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:11 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:11 Smirk spawns at s1 in Teal while Hobby spawns at s3 in Red.Smirk in Teal at s1. Hobby in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:43 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk shows 12 Hatch — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:55 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 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.
2:53 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:00 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.
4:33 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.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:57 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
6:32 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:13 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.
7:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:26 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 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.
9:58 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:51 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:43 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.
13:15 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.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
14:14 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
14:49 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:45 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:19 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:48 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.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
17:20 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:41 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.
19:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:03 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
101 games
Smirk
63 – 38
Hobby