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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:17 Smirk spawns at s2 in Teal while Hobby spawns at s4 in Orange.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s2, Hobby answers from s4.
0:52 Smirk gets 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 —
1:17 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:10 Hobby kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 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.
5:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:31 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:13 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:57 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
7:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:34 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:32 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
10:06 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
10:41 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:10 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:18 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
12:55 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
13:22 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.
13:49 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:24 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
15:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:47 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.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
— The late game —
16:21 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
16:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:19 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
18:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:00 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:31 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:13 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.
20:39 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
21:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:13 The Yellow Hobby spawns at s4 while White Smirk spawns at s2.Hobby in Yellow at s4. Smirk in White at s2. The map is set.
0:29 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 —
0:57 Hobby starts expanding.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.
1:37 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:59 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
3:25 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:40 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
4:10 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
4:20 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
5:00 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Smirk match each other.
5:23 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:21 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
6:39 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
7:04 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.
7:25 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
8:08 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:41 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
9:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:10 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.
10:33 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:02 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
11:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:43 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
12:14 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:36 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:59 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:27 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
— The mid game —
13:58 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.
14:06 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
14:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:05 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended Smirk's push!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
15:28 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.
15:54 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:03 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.
16:28 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.
16:57 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:47 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.
18:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:23 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:47 Hobby appears to have more army than Smirk!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
19:27 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:11 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.
20:26 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.
20:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:20 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.
21:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
22:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:28 Smirk tried to harass Hobby but Hobby successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:57 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:09 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Hobby's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
24:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
24:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:16 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.
25:26 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:03 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
26:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:54 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
27:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
27:40 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:53 Smirk tried to harass Hobby but Hobby successfully fends off the harassment.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
28:28 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:46 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.
29:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:37 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
29:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:21 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.
30:44 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.
31:07 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:40 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.
32:23 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
32:47 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:09 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.
33:30 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:38 Hobby has more expansions than Smirk.Economically it's Hobby's game right now; Smirk is falling behind on bases.
34:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:32 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
35:02 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
35:24 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:41 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.
36:12 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:51 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:18 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
37:37 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.
38:08 Hobby harasses Smirk and gets ahead of the game.Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:21 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:52 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:35 Smirk burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Hobby's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Smirk holds Hobby.
40:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:34 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
40:43 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
41:23 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
41:45 Currently, Hobby and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hobby and Smirk are level.
42:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:14 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.
42:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:15 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.
43:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
44:03 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:10 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:00 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.
45:25 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:23 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:51 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
47:05 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:22 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
47:57 Hobby's forces appear to be larger compared to Smirk's!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
48:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:29 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Hobby walks through Smirk's army.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
48:59 Hobby destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Hobby cuts Smirk's army in half.
49:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
49:51 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
50:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:28 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hobby is far ahead.
50:50 Hobby destroyed about half of Smirk's army after that battle.Hobby cuts Smirk's army in half.
51:31 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
51:53 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
52:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Smirk, settled in the late game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Teal Smirk spawning at s2 and Yellow Hobby spawning at s1.Smirk takes s2 in Teal; Hobby settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:32 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 —
1:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:12 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.
2:38 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:08 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
3:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:21 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
4:48 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.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:44 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:51 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:41 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
8:30 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:53 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:21 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
9:47 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:49 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
11:18 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.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
12:33 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:51 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
13:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:08 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
14:34 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:51 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:23 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
16:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
17:03 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.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
17:39 Smirk seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:00 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
18:30 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
19:00 It seems like Hobby has more units than Smirk!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
19:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:05 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.
20:32 Hobby destroyed more than half of Smirk's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Hobby has erased most of what Smirk brought.
21:13 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
21:35 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 Hobby's force dwarfs what Smirk has left on the field.
22:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Smirk taps.
GG. Hobby closes it out over Smirk.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (176 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hobby spawns at s4 while Orange Smirk spawns at s1.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s4, Smirk answers from s1.
0:39 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:49 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:27 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.
4:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:18 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:03 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:11 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:46 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.
6:54 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:17 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:57 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
8:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:03 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
9:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:05 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
10:32 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:56 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:49 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
12:11 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:21 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.
12:46 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:19 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.
13:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:26 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
14:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:16 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.
15:23 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Hobby looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:02 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:09 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.
16:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:59 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.
17:29 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:46 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.
18:03 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:29 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
18:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.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.
19:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:38 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
20:02 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:42 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
21:16 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:01 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
22:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:11 Hobby decides to expand.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
23:29 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:50 Where is Smirk's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:13 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:32 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.
25:06 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.
25:33 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:42 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:08 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
26:39 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.
27:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
27:25 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
27:44 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
28:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:21 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.
28:52 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:12 Currently, Hobby and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:10 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:19 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
31:04 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.
31:30 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.
31:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:22 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
32:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:30 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:52 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.
34:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:38 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.
35:01 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
35:29 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.
35:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
36:05 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:46 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
37:12 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:37 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.
38:08 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
38:20 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
— The late game —
38:55 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
39:16 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
39:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:52 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
40:23 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
40:53 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.
41:01 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
41:33 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
42:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:26 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
43:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:31 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
43:47 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
44:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:46 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.
44:54 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:25 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.
45:36 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.
46:00 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
46:29 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:15 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
47:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
48:34 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
48:45 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
49:22 In terms of army size, Hobby and Smirk are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
49:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:49 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:11 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
50:39 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
51:03 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
51:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:51 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
52:20 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.
52:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:59 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
53:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
53:46 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:06 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:31 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.
54:54 Hobby must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
55:23 Where is Smirk's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
55:51 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
56:01 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
56:33 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
56:49 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
57:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:48 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.
57:55 Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army after that battle.Smirk cuts Hobby's army in half.
58:26 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
58:44 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.Hobby's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
59:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's late game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s1 in Orange while Hobby spawns at s3 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hobby at s3.
0:44 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:50 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Smirk decides to expand.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:13 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:36 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:13 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:23 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
8:52 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.
9:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:49 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:49 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
11:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
12:07 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:04 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.
13:42 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:41 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:11 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
15:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:52 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
17:30 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:01 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.
18:28 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:31 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.
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 —
20:40 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!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 (47 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns at s1 in White while Smirk spawns at s2 in Red.Hobby takes s1 in White; Smirk settles in at s2 in Red.
0:41 Smirk gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, Overpool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:25 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:19 Hobby's number of expansions are equal to Smirk's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
4:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:26 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
5:14 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:34 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.
6:12 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:50 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
7:22 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.
7:59 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:57 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
— The mid game —
9:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:58 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
10:45 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:49 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.
12:14 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:01 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
13:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:01 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.
14:42 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
15:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
15:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
16:12 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
16:52 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:11 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.
18:01 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
18:34 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:38 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
19:57 After that battle, Smirk destroyed more than half of Hobby's army.Smirk shreds the better part of Hobby's army in one engagement.
20:42 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.
21:05 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
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■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns in Blue at s4 while Hobby spawns in Green at s3.Smirk in Blue at s4. Hobby in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:37 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:12 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:18 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
7:28 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
7:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:33 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:03 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:45 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:02 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:40 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
11:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:49 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Hobby's way right now.
12:16 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:47 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.
13:20 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
13:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:37 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
15:09 After that battle, Hobby destroyed more than half of Smirk's army.Hobby shreds the better part of Smirk's army in one engagement.
15:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:20 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
16:43 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
17:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:02 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
18:34 Smirk seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
18:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
19:37 Smirk's expansion have been wiped off by Hobby!No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Hobby level the expansion.
20:18 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.
Head to head
98 games
Smirk
64 – 34
Hobby