Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:18 The Blue Smirk spawns at s1 while Red Hobby spawns at s2.Smirk in Blue at s1. Hobby in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:45 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.Smirk commits to 12 Hatch; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:53 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:16 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:21 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
3:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:30 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:59 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:34 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:55 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:10 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
8:25 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.
9:07 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.
9:27 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.
9:58 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:31 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
11:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
11:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Hobby is a step behind and knows it.
12:14 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:46 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.
13:20 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:23 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:17 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.
15:59 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:01 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:23 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:50 Smirk's forces appear to be larger compared to Hobby's!Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
— The late game —
18:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
19:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:38 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
19:58 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
21:16 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Green Hobby spawning at s3 and Yellow Smirk spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s3, Smirk at s2.
0:42 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, Overpool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:17 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:26 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:58 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.
4:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Smirk must macro up quickly or Hobby will just roll him over!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
6:03 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:45 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
7:06 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:38 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:55 Smirk failed to break Hobby's defending line of zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:17 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
12:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:14 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.
13:30 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 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.
14:50 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
15:24 Both Hobby and Smirk appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
15:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:11 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
16:59 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.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
17:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:49 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:05 Hobby's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
19:31 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 late game —
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.
20:46 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
21:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Smirk, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:19 The game starts with White Smirk spawning at s1 and Orange Hobby spawning at s2.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s1, Hobby answers from s2.
0:49 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
2:27 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
3:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:05 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Hobby holds the early rush without blinking.
4:34 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk clips Hobby's army — real damage, but Hobby fights on.
5:11 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:09 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
6:54 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 It seems like Hobby has more units than Smirk!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
🎙 Smirk is a step behind and knows it.
7:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:27 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.
9:05 Smirk lost all of his zerglings to Hobby's zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
10:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:45 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
11:12 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:21 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
🎙 Hobby has built a commanding army lead — Smirk needs something special here.
12:46 Hobby only destroyed about half of Smirk's army.Hobby cuts Smirk's army in half.
13:30 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.
13:48 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:05 Hobby kills off Smirk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Hobby breaks Smirk's front door.
15:45 Smirk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hobby pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:15 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:52 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
17:26 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Smirk is hanging on by a thread against Hobby's army.
17:53 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
18:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:56 The battle outcome favors Hobby as Smirk's armies melt into Hobby's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
19:39 Smirk lost more than half of his army in that battle.Hobby limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:53 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.
20:27 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
21:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Smirk GGs!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hobby defeats Smirk, settled in the early game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:16 Hobby spawns in Green at s4 while Smirk spawns in Red at s3.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s4, Smirk answers from s3.
0:35 Smirk gets 12 Hatch against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Hobby commits to Forge Fast Expand; Smirk answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:08 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
2:20 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:52 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:58 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
4:33 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:31 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
6:03 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.
6:38 Hobby decides to expand.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:22 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
8:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:29 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
9:50 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
10:23 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
11:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:33 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
12:01 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 Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:07 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:30 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:23 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
14:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:24 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:50 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:15 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.
16:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
17:26 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
17:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:36 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.
19:03 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:33 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.
20:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:20 Smirk spawns at s2 in Teal while Hobby spawns at s1 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s2, Hobby at s1.
2:14 Hobby opens Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 9 Pool.Smirk commits to 9 Pool; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
4:20 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
6:07 Smirk decides to cheese today.Smirk isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:02 Smirk with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hobby.All or nothing: Smirk's gamble arrives at Hobby's base.
10:13 Hobby was unable to defend Smirk's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Hobby GGs, and Smirk steals the game.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (423 lines)
0:07 Hobby spawns in Blue at s1 while Smirk spawns in Green at s2.Hobby takes s1 in Blue; Smirk settles in at s2 in Green.
0:39 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 —
0:52 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:04 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
2:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:43 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
2:58 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.
3:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Smirk destroyed only less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
3:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
3:57 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:27 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:16 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
5:26 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.
6:20 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:02 With beautiful placement, Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
7:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
7:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:55 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.
8:16 It seems like Smirk has more units than Hobby!Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
8:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:01 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
9:13 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:06 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:29 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:54 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:23 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:55 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.
12:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
12:40 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:50 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.
13:20 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.
13:43 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.
14:06 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.
— The mid game —
14:16 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:38 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hobby and Smirk match each other.
14:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:18 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.
15:35 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.
16:15 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:22 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
16:43 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:05 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.
17:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:00 Smirk's zerglings surround Hobby's archons while Smirk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Smirk!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
18:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:33 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.
18:59 Smirk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:09 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:09 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.
20:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:18 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
21:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
21:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:21 Smirk failed to bring in overlords as Hobby's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hobby breaks Smirk's position.
22:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:08 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.
23:24 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:59 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:19 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
24:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:11 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.
25:41 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.
25:56 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.
26:30 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.
26:38 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.
27:09 Both Hobby and Smirk appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Hobby and Smirk are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
27:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:13 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
28:20 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
28:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:03 Hobby starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
29:34 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!The raid lands — Hobby chips away at Smirk's foundation.
29:49 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.
30:14 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:25 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
31:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:20 Hobby made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Smirk's hydralisks! Smirk has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
31:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
31:56 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:27 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:45 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:54 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.
33:17 In terms of army size, Hobby and Smirk are around equal.Unit for unit, Hobby and Smirk are level.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:09 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
34:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
34:39 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:06 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
35:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
35:43 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
36:17 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.
36:36 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.
37:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:27 Smirk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
37:37 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:07 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.
38:25 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.
38:40 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
39:08 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Smirk shuts the door on Hobby.
39:26 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:40 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
40:25 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:52 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.
41:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
41:40 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
41:48 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
42:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:34 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hobby's way of life — Smirk marches on.
42:57 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:28 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
43:35 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.
44:06 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
44:24 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
44:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:12 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
45:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
45:47 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
46:12 Nice try from Hobby to harass Smirk, but Smirk's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:32 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
46:43 In terms of army size, Hobby is behind Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
47:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:28 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.
48:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
48:10 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.
48:46 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
48:55 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
49:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:31 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.
50:09 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.
50:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
50:49 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
50:59 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
51:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:39 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
52:10 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:25 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.
52:43 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
53:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:40 In terms of army size, Hobby and Smirk are around equal.Unit for unit, Hobby and Smirk are level.
53:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:23 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
54:35 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.
55:02 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.
55:19 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
55:47 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:31 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Hobby walks through Smirk's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
56:38 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.
57:03 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.
57:36 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.
57:57 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
58:15 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
58:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:55 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Smirk breaks Hobby wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:04 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:30 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.
59:52 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
60:21 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
60:48 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
61:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
61:11 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
61:33 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.
62:13 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:28 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
62:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
63:16 Currently, Hobby and Smirk appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hobby and Smirk are level.
63:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:58 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Smirk. The push continues.
64:19 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.
64:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
64:59 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
65:24 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:06 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.
66:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:31 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.
66:59 Where is Smirk's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
67:20 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
67:51 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
68:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:40 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.
68:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
69:20 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
69:55 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
70:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:41 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.
70:58 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:23 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.
71:40 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
72:08 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
72:15 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
72:34 Both Hobby and Smirk appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
72:59 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.
73:13 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!
73:52 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.
74:07 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.
74:35 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
74:56 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
75:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
75:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
76:01 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
76:14 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.
76:32 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.
76:48 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
77:16 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
77:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
78:07 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
78:18 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:53 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
79:28 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.
79:51 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
79:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
80:29 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
80:46 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.
81:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
81:37 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
81:52 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
82:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
82:27 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.
82:47 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.
83:11 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.
83:32 Hobby is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Smirk's army.Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
83:56 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
84:11 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
84:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
85:01 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
85:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:43 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:07 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.
86:23 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
86:46 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.
87:19 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.
87:31 Smirk's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Hobby loses everything.The final army does its work — Smirk breaks Hobby late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
87:49 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:24 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:31 Smirk destroys Hobby's nexus, denying expansions.Smirk finds the weak point and Hobby's new base is gone.
88:51 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
89:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
89:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
90:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
90:21 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.
90:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
91:10 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:30 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
91:42 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.
92:10 At the moment, neither Hobby nor Smirk is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hobby and Smirk are level.
92:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
92:45 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.
93:18 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:34 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
93:59 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
94:08 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
94:40 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.
95:04 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.
95:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:49 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
95:56 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
96:15 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
96:42 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
97:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
97:36 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Hobby's late-game push decides it.
97:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:25 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
98:57 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
99:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
99:33 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
100:01 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.
100:16 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.
100:29 Where is Smirk's detector? Hobby sends dark templars to harass Smirk's mineral line!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
101:02 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
101:13 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
101:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
102:03 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
102:31 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.
102:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
103:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
103:23 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
103:43 Smirk is leading the game with more expansions than Hobby.Smirk is out-expanding Hobby — the money game is tilting.
104:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
104:37 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
104:46 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:10 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:39 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
106:04 Smirk starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
106:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
106:37 Smirk ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Hobby is inside the third.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
106:52 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.
107:20 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.
107:44 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
107:57 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
108:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
108:39 Plague on the templar, and Smirk's ultralisks walk straight through Hobby.There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
109:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
109:24 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.
109:53 Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
110:14 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.
110:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
110:56 Under dark swarm Hobby's dragoons are useless — Smirk's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Smirk's late-game push decides it.
111:23 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.
111:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
112:02 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
112:09 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
112:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
113:10 Smirk's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Hobby has no observers left. The push stalls.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
113:19 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.
113:43 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.
114:13 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
114:34 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
114:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
115:09 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
115:29 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
115:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
116:05 It seems like Hobby has more units than Smirk!Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
116:29 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
116:58 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
117:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
117:31 Smirk's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Hobby backs off.Hobby throws the endgame army in and Smirk simply refuses to lose.
117:51 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
118:17 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
118:45 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
118:57 Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
119:30 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
119:53 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.
120:14 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
120:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
120:50 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
121:06 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.
121:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
121:47 Smirk kills off Hobby's armies and continues pushing!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
122:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
122:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
122:46 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hobby.Smirk's army is visibly the bigger one — Hobby should not take this fight.
123:09 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
123:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
123:55 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Smirk throws the endgame army in and Hobby simply refuses to lose.
124:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
124:42 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
125:02 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
125:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
125:38 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.The attack shatters on Hobby's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
126:11 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.
126:20 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
126:51 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
127:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
127:38 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
127:46 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
128:12 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
128:28 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
128:53 Hobby must macro up quickly or Smirk will just roll him over!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
129:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
129:30 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.
130:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
130:13 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.
130:41 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
131:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
131:24 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.
131:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
131:57 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.
132:30 Aaaaaa, Smirk's mineral line is stormed by Hobby's high templars!Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
132:54 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
133:02 Hobby having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
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Smirk
63 – 36
Hobby