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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Purple at s2 while Smirk spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s2, Smirk at s1.
0:48 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:11 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:16 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:17 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
4:48 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
5:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:42 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
6:17 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
6:46 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.
7:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:31 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
8:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
8:37 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
10:08 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.
10:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:17 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
11:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
12:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:39 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
13:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:32 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:01 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
14:35 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:41 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:10 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:37 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
17:07 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.
17:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:19 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.
18:43 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:33 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:03 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:50 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:11 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
21:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:13 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
22:35 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Smirk cuts Hobby's army in half.
23:05 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.
23:42 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:06 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:15 The Green Smirk spawns at s1 while Blue Hobby spawns at s2.Smirk takes s1 in Green; Hobby settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:23 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 —
1:03 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:01 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!Smirk's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
3:20 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.
3:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
4:21 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:04 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:00 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:03 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.
7:10 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:50 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
8:08 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
8:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:52 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:21 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.
9:41 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.
10:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
10:23 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:03 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
12:28 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:25 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
14:22 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
15:15 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.
15:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:52 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:20 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.
16:51 It seems like Hobby has more units than Smirk!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
17:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:37 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.
17:51 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.
18:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:46 Hobby harasses Smirk and gets ahead of the game.Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
19:19 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
19:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:58 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
20:22 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.
20:53 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
21:14 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
21:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
22:07 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:23 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.
22:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:10 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:41 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.
23:50 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
24:30 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
24:45 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.
25:15 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.
25:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:15 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.
26:46 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:16 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.
27:38 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
27:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:13 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Hobby's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
28:50 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.
29:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:31 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
29:56 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
30:23 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:07 Smirk scourged some of Hobby's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
31:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:54 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:09 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.
32:35 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.
33:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:27 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Hobby's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
33:47 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:26 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.
34:47 Smirk must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
34:55 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.
35:31 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
35:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:05 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
36:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Hobby's foundation.
— The late game —
38:10 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
38:41 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
38:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:30 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.
39:49 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
40:07 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.
40:36 Smirk is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Hobby.Smirk is starving on bases while Hobby spreads across the map.
40:51 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:28 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
41:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:03 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
42:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:58 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
43:24 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
43:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:14 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
44:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
44:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:26 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
45:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:13 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Smirk.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
46:25 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:23 Hobby shot down Smirk's hatchery.Smirk's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
47:41 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
48:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:09 Hobby spawns at s3 in Teal while Smirk spawns at s1 in Blue.Hobby in Teal at s3. Smirk in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:33 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:58 Hobby decides to expand.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
2:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:27 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
3:38 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.
4:25 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
4:41 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:13 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:30 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:10 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:07 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
7:30 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
7:50 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
8:30 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:42 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
9:09 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
9:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:07 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:36 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
12:38 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:00 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.
13:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:54 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
14:19 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
14:41 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:30 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
16:11 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.
16:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
17:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:23 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.
18:03 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:32 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.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
18:55 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.
19:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:53 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.
20:13 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:46 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.
21:10 Smirk destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.Hobby's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
21:26 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
22:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
22:33 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:47 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
23:35 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
23:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:28 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.
24:57 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
25:15 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.
25:42 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.
25:59 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
26:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:06 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
27:29 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
27:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
28:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
28:44 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
29:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:57 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
30:06 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:39 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.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
31:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:08 Smirk spawns at s2 in Red while Hobby spawns at s1 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Hobby at s1.
0:41 Smirk opens 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 —
1:11 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 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?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:08 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:52 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.
5:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:55 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:35 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:46 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.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:32 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:14 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:12 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
12:49 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
14:39 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?
14:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
15:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:57 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
17:24 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.
17:56 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.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
18:39 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps 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 (42 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Blue Hobby spawning at s2 and White Smirk spawning at s3.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s3.
0:37 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
3:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:06 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
4:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:01 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:31 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
7:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:57 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.
9:19 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:35 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:12 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:46 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
12:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:53 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hobby — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:58 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:27 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:50 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
16:20 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:48 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
17:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:00 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
18:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk taps out. Hobby's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:09 The Yellow Smirk spawns at s3 while Red Hobby spawns at s2.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s3, Hobby answers from s2.
0:58 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:48 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:12 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
4:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:38 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
5:26 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:01 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.
6:26 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
— The mid game —
7:18 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:22 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:52 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
10:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:52 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:40 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
12:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:01 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
13:32 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
14:10 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.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
14:55 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hobby.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
15:34 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Hobby, settled in the early game.
Head to head
99 games
Smirk
63 – 36
Hobby