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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Purple Hobby spawning at s3 and Teal Smirk spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s3, Smirk at s4.
0:39 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:03 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:07 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:15 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.
3:44 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
5:21 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:26 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:57 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:10 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.
9:42 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
10:00 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:05 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
11:40 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
12:14 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.
12:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
13:22 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:48 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
14:22 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
14:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:32 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
16:03 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
17:03 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.
17:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:00 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.
18:22 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
— The late game —
19:04 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:02 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:45 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.
21:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (189 lines)
0:07 The Blue Smirk spawns at s3 while Orange Hobby spawns at s1.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s3, Hobby answers from s1.
0:37 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:05 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:34 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:53 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:50 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:14 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:57 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
4:14 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:44 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:01 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.
5:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:59 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
6:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 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.
7:09 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.
7:21 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 Hobby appears to have more army than Smirk!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
8:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:25 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:47 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
9:56 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
10:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
10:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:11 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.
11:39 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.
12:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:15 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:45 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:55 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
14:18 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.
14:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
14:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:29 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:59 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.
16:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
17:14 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.Hobby's expansion burns — Smirk tears it down.
17:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
18:03 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.
18:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
19:30 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.
20:01 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Hobby yet.
20:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
21:08 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.
21:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:52 Smirk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Smirk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Smirk is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
22:13 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
22:50 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
23:24 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:37 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:19 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
24:41 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
25:06 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.
25:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:51 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:39 Hobby made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
27:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
27:43 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:19 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:32 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
29:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:21 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.
29:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
30:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
30:25 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:50 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.
31:23 Smirk is having a hard time catching up with Hobby's number of expansions.Smirk is starving on bases while Hobby spreads across the map.
31:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:08 Hobby made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
32:25 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:02 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:42 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:28 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
34:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
35:08 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
35:34 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:41 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:43 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
36:56 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:14 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 late game —
37:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
38:04 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
38:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:53 Hobby's storms land on the swarm and Smirk's cracklings die before they reach the line.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
39:20 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.
39:46 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.
39:53 Hobby is leading the game with more expansions than Smirk.Hobby is out-expanding Smirk — the money game is tilting.
40:24 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
40:50 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
41:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:23 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.
41:47 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.
42:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
42:33 Where is Smirk's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:54 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
43:22 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
43:57 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.
44:10 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.
44:35 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
45:06 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.
45:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
45:42 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
46:12 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:34 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.
47:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
47:17 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.
47:30 Smirk destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.Smirk finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
48:02 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
48:18 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
48:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
49:12 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
49:33 Currently, Smirk and Hobby appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Smirk and Hobby are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:10 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.
50:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
51:14 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
51:44 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
52:38 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:56 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
53:39 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:07 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
54:26 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
54:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:08 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.
55:38 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:05 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.
56:19 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:01 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.
57:23 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:51 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:03 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
58:29 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
59:03 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
59:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:41 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
60:13 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:21 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.
60:48 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
61:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:31 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.
62:10 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
62:25 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.
62:43 Hobby's nexus has been destroyed by Smirk.Smirk finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
63:16 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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)
0:11 The game starts with White Hobby spawning at s2 and Yellow Smirk spawning at s1.Hobby takes s2 in White; Smirk settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:32 Hobby gets 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 —
1:24 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:52 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:25 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:43 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:57 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:18 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
5:02 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
5:31 Hobby starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
6:01 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
7:19 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.
7:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:15 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
8:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:51 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
10:25 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:57 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.
11:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:04 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:23 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:08 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.
13:39 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:13 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
14:51 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
15:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
15:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
16:27 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
16:58 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.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
17:33 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hobby's force stays on that battlefield.
17:57 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
18:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:54 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.
19:35 Smirk lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:02 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:46 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
21:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!That's it. Smirk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s2 in Orange while Hobby spawns at s3 in Purple.Smirk in Orange at s2. Hobby in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.Smirk shows Overpool — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:25 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:46 Hobby kills off all of Smirk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:59 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:18 Hobby decides to expand.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
4:46 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:25 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:09 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
6:33 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.
6:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
7:05 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:29 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:05 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
8:33 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:40 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:33 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
9:52 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:15 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.
10:49 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:06 The battle outcome favors Smirk as Hobby's armies melt into Smirk's armies' weapon fire!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
12:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:07 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.
13:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
13:48 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:30 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.
14:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
15:25 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.
15:46 Both Smirk and Hobby appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:08 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:54 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
17:20 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
17:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
18:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:29 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
18:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
19:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:42 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.
20:01 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
20:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
21:04 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:19 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.
21:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:15 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.
22:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:53 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.
23:10 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:41 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
24:05 Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:38 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
24:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:06 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.
25:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
25:55 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
26:34 Hobby successfully harasses Smirk's economy.Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:53 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:32 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.
27:59 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.
28:25 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
28:56 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:42 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
29:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:32 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.
30:46 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
31:09 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:59 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Hobby.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
32:21 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.
32:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:00 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
33:39 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:25 Smirk's massive number of speedlings stopped Hobby's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Smirk!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
34:32 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:07 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:19 Smirk might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Hobby did.Smirk is starving on bases while Hobby spreads across the map.
35:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
36:07 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:53 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:34 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
— The late game —
38:09 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
38:37 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
39:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:17 The corsairs cleared the sky and Hobby's ground army does the rest to Smirk.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
39:45 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:01 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.
40:31 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:48 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
41:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:38 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Hobby walks through Smirk's army.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
42:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
42:31 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.
42:47 Hobby tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Smirk's economy.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
43:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:00 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
44:47 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.
45:19 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Hobby gets into Smirk's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
46:04 Hobby is leading the game with more expansions than Smirk.Economically it's Hobby's game right now; Smirk is falling behind on bases.
46:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:55 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.
47:11 Hobby only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Hobby cuts Smirk's army in half.
47:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hobby — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:03 Hobby destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Hobby level the expansion.
48:22 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
48:56 Hobby starts expanding.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
49:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:34 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Smirk's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
49:50 Hobby only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Half of Smirk's force is gone — Hobby took it apart.
50:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:37 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Hobby.No reinforcements in time: Smirk watches Hobby level the expansion.
51:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Smirk GGs!Smirk types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Hobby spawns at s2 while White Smirk spawns at s1.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s2, Smirk answers from s1.
0:43 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:37 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
3:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:49 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
5:08 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:26 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:41 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 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.
7:39 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
8:29 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.
8:50 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
9:12 Smirk appears to have more army than Hobby!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
9:47 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
10:51 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
11:30 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:28 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
13:03 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:56 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:37 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
15:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:20 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
16:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
16:21 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:51 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:34 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.
18:09 Hobby is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Hobby is starving on bases while Smirk spreads across the map.
— The late game —
18:39 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
18:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:39 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.
20:06 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.
20:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
21:15 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:58 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.
22:34 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:36 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
24:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Smirk spawns at s1 in Purple while Hobby spawns at s3 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hobby at s3.
0:38 Smirk opens 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:14 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:38 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
4:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:02 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:34 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Smirk is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hobby's army.Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
6:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
7:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:02 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
8:45 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hobby destroyed only less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby takes a bite out of Smirk's force and backs off.
9:30 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:48 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!Smirk's army evaporates. Hobby doesn't even slow down.
11:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:01 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.
12:34 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:36 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.
14:03 About half of Smirk's army has been decimated in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:35 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.
15:00 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
15:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
16:08 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
16:48 Hobby destroyed more than half of Smirk's army after that battle!Hobby shreds the better part of Smirk's army in one engagement.
17:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:33 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
19:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:33 All of a sudden, Smirk has no armies left while Hobby is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
20:02 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Hobby — more than half the force is gone.
20:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:09 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:44 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.
— The mid game —
22:05 Hobby's massive number of speedlots slice through Smirk's zerglings and hydralisks.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
22:48 The attack was a success, Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
23:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
23:41 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
24:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Smirk types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in White at s3 while Smirk spawns in Teal at s1.Hobby in White at s3. Smirk in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:48 Smirk opens 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:13 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:15 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:46 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.
4:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:49 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:10 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:36 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:19 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:15 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
8:31 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.
9:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
9:41 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:37 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:47 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
12:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
13:35 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.
14:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:30 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
15:16 After that battle, Smirk destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Half of Hobby's force is gone — Smirk took it apart.
15:48 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:03 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.
16:49 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
17:09 Smirk starts expanding.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
— The late game —
17:46 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.
18:09 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
18:48 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
19:39 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.
20:17 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Hobby needs something special here.
20:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:09 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Hobby's army evaporates. Smirk doesn't even slow down.
21:48 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:20 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.
22:44 Smirk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
98 games
Smirk
63 – 35
Hobby