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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:20 Hobby spawns in White at s2 while Smirk spawns in Green at s1.Hobby in White at s2. Smirk in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:49 Smirk gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, Overpool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:11 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 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?
3:36 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:59 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
4:32 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.
5:03 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
5:39 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.
6:10 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:25 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
7:57 Currently, neither Hobby nor Smirk appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hobby and Smirk yet.
8:23 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.
9:02 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
9:45 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
10:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:20 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
11:58 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?
12:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:04 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
13:32 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:11 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:39 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:58 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
16:15 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:38 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 It's all going Smirk's way right now.
18:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
— The mid game —
18:40 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.
19:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Smirk takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (245 lines)
0:17 The Purple Smirk spawns at s1 while Teal Hobby spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Smirk at s1, Hobby at s2.
0:24 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:04 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:19 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:53 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:47 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.
3:11 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:21 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.
3:49 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:12 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
4:39 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:54 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:53 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
6:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:29 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:46 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
7:11 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:49 Smirk failed to kill off Hobby's defending zealots.Smirk's early gamble buys nothing — Hobby's defense was already in place.
8:16 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:38 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.
8:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
9:47 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:20 Attempting to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:27 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.
11:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:10 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:28 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:54 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.
12:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:10 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.
13:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
13:58 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.
14:09 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby goes for the raid — Smirk is ready, and nothing comes of it.
14:31 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:06 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:14 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
15:48 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.
16:11 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.
16:21 Smirk micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Hobby's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Hobby's defense bends, then snaps. Smirk takes the middle of the game.
16:44 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.
17:10 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.
17:41 Hobby successfully harasses Smirk's economy.Smirk looks away for one second and Hobby makes him pay for it.
17:49 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:10 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:41 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
19:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:26 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.
19:37 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
20:41 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
21:02 Hobby tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Smirk.Good instincts from Smirk; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:18 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 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:14 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Smirk didn't even have a chance against Hobby.Hobby absorbs the mid-game push — Smirk gained nothing for the cost.
22:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
23:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
23:22 Both Smirk and Hobby appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
23:53 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.
24:16 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.
24:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:49 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:12 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.
25:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
26:02 Hobby casts some storm! But Smirk lost no workers.Hobby knocks, Smirk answers. No damage done.
26:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:51 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:29 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.
27:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
28:13 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.
28:40 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Good instincts from Hobby; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:04 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.
29:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:45 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.
30:01 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.
30:39 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.
30:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
31:12 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Hobby's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:44 Currently, Smirk and Hobby appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:21 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.
32:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
33:13 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
33:30 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.
33:45 Looks like Hobby is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Hobby hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:46 Smirk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Hobby had the observers and archons to deal with. Hobby successfully defended Smirk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hobby holds Smirk.
35:03 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
35:38 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.
36:03 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.
36:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:52 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.
37:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:51 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.
38:23 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:12 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.
39:22 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.
39:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:09 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
40:28 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
40:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:16 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
41:33 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.
42:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:31 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
42:51 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
43:17 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
43:24 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.
43:47 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Smirk commits and it's the wrong call — Hobby cleans it up.
44:19 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.
44:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
45:00 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:15 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:51 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
46:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:30 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.
46:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:18 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.
47:29 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
47:51 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
48:19 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:33 Smirk's number of expansions are equal to Hobby's.Base for base, they're level — Smirk and Hobby match each other.
49:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:29 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.
49:51 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.
50:10 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.
50:42 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:50 Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
51:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:33 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:07 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
52:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
52:41 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
53:13 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
53:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:59 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.
54:08 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:44 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.
54:51 What a pity! Smirk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hobby's army.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:19 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Smirk pushes.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
55:50 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
55:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:22 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.
56:54 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
57:29 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
57:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
58:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:42 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
59:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:27 It seems that Smirk only managed to destroy less than half of Hobby's army.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
59:43 Currently, neither Smirk nor Hobby appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Hobby yet.
60:10 Eager to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
60:24 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
60:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
61:12 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.
61:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:54 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.
62:21 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
62:49 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
63:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:19 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.
63:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:19 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:35 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
65:03 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:35 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
66:09 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.
66:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
67:12 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
67:40 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.
68:02 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Smirk's ultralisks cannot get through.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
68:48 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:57 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.
69:25 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
69:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
70:01 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.
70:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:21 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.
71:43 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.
72:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
72:33 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.
72:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
73:12 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.
73:30 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
73:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
74:23 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.
74:45 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.
74:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
75:17 Smirk's hatchery has been destroyed by Hobby.The base falls. Hobby rips Smirk's economy back a full step.
75:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
76:06 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
76:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:50 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.
77:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:41 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.
77:53 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
78:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
78:39 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.
78:56 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.
79:21 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.
79:50 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
80:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Smirk taps out!Smirk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Hobby closes it out over Smirk.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:11 Hobby spawns at s3 in Yellow while Smirk spawns at s4 in Purple.We're underway — Hobby spawns at s3, Smirk answers from s4.
0:50 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hobby's Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:18 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
1:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
3:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:46 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.
4:07 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
4:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
6:15 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
6:33 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:42 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
8:01 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:41 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:43 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:17 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Smirk's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Hobby needs something special here.
11:36 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.
12:07 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
12:42 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:12 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
13:47 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:49 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
15:02 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
15:30 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Smirk has built a commanding army lead — Hobby needs something special here.
16:09 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?
16:35 At the moment, Smirk seems to have more units than Hobby.Count the units: Smirk has the edge over Hobby right now.
17:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:46 Smirk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Hobby's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
18:02 Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
18:40 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.
19:02 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:34 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.
20:18 Hobby starts expanding.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
20:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:07 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.
21:42 Hobby seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Smirk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:08 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.
22:31 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.
23:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Hobby taps.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's mid game was simply better.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Orange Smirk spawning at s1 and Green Hobby spawning at s2.Smirk in Orange at s1. Hobby in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Smirk gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk shows Overpool — Hobby has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:38 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:55 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:18 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:58 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.
4:40 Smirk successfully fends off Hobby's attacks.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:33 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:03 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:45 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:18 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
7:59 Hobby decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
8:40 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
9:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:08 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
10:43 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:13 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
11:54 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?
12:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
13:19 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
13:53 Smirk only destroyed about half of Hobby's army.Smirk cuts Hobby's army in half.
14:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
15:08 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:56 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
16:30 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?
17:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Hobby types it out: GG.
GG. Smirk closes it out over Hobby.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Hobby spawning at s1 and Teal Smirk spawning at s2.Hobby takes s1 in Orange; Smirk settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:33 Smirk opens Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Hobby shows Forge Fast Expand — Smirk has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 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.
2:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
4:34 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 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.
6:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:04 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:50 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.
8:08 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
8:41 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
9:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:25 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
10:53 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
11:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
12:04 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:04 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
13:34 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:44 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.
15:21 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:35 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
16:51 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
17:18 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:02 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.
18:19 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:46 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
19:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:08 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
20:29 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:03 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.
21:46 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Hobby is hanging on by a thread against Smirk's army.
22:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Hobby taps out. Smirk's early game was simply better.
Head to head
100 games
Smirk
63 – 37
Hobby