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■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (239 lines)
0:07 The Blue Smirk spawns at s2 while Green Hobby spawns at s4.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s2, Hobby answers from s4.
0:27 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Smirk's 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:44 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:53 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:14 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.
2:42 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
3:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
3:52 Both Smirk and Hobby appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Smirk and Hobby yet.
4:07 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:40 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
4:50 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:20 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:56 Smirk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hobby continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Smirk wasn't ready. Hobby's early aggression takes the lead.
6:37 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.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
7:15 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
7:36 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Hobby: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
8:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:33 Smirk with his speedlings successfully defend against Hobby's early zealot pressure.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
9:19 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.
9:42 Smirk decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
10:01 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:44 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
11:24 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.
11:31 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:50 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:26 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
— The mid game —
12:53 Smirk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:11 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.
13:38 At the moment, Hobby seems to have more units than Smirk.Count the units: Hobby has the edge over Smirk right now.
13:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:05 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
14:45 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
15:03 Smirk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hobby's army has been decimated.Smirk takes a bite out of Hobby's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:17 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 knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
15:41 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
16:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:34 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:19 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Smirk's way of life — Hobby marches on.
17:30 Hobby destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Smirk's army has been decimated.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
17:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 With corsairs sniping overlords, Hobby is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:53 Hobby can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
19:21 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
19:48 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.
20:11 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
20:31 Smirk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Smirk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:52 Hobby is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Hobby starts the push.
21:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:43 With beautiful placement, Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
22:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:42 Reaver! Reaver! Hobby's reaver is killing off most of Smirk's workers!Beautiful harassment from Hobby. Smirk's economy takes a real hit.
23:01 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.
23:31 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:21 A few beautiful storms from Hobby turned the battle around! Hobby won the battle!Smirk's defense bends, then snaps. Hobby takes the middle of the game.
24:36 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
24:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:18 Nice try from Smirk to harass Hobby, but Hobby's reaction is just too agile.Smirk goes for the raid — Hobby is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:37 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:16 Hobby tried to break into Smirk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Hobby!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
26:38 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
27:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
27:38 Hobby is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Hobby is starving on bases while Smirk spreads across the map.
27:57 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.
28:07 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:05 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby commits and it's the wrong call — Smirk cleans it up.
29:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
29:53 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:11 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.
30:24 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.
30:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:22 Hobby can't push any further as Smirk burrowed some lurkers and Hobby has no observers!Smirk absorbs the mid-game push — Hobby gained nothing for the cost.
31:33 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:52 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.
32:11 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hobby shuts the door on Smirk.
32:31 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.
33:05 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:58 Hobby successfully fends off Smirk's attacks.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
34:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
34:42 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.
34:49 At the moment, Hobby seems to have 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.
35:22 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
35:41 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.
35:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:33 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.
36:48 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
37:00 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
37:35 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.
— The late game —
37:58 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
38:05 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:58 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
39:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:50 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.
39:57 Smirk has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Hobby.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Hobby. That compounds.
40:24 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
40:46 Hobby starts pushing across the map.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:43 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk takes the fight on his terms and sends Hobby home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:05 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:20 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
42:36 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.
43:00 Smirk decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
43:24 Hobby moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
43:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:19 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.
44:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
44:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:17 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.
45:38 Hobby appears to have more army than Smirk!Hobby's army is visibly the bigger one — Smirk should not take this fight.
46:05 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Smirk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:20 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
46:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:05 Hobby had the observers for those lurkers and Smirk's push simply stops.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:33 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
47:51 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.
48:17 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Smirk commits to the break.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:38 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
49:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:24 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.
49:49 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.
49:56 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
50:30 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
50:46 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
51:03 Smirk has more expansions than Hobby.Smirk runs 1 more bases than Hobby. That compounds.
51:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:53 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.
52:11 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
52:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
52:53 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.This is the big one — Smirk commits the late-game army.
53:23 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
53:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:02 Smirk was out-microed by Hobby and loses all his attacking forces.Hobby takes the fight on his terms and sends Smirk home with nothing.
54:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:52 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:19 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Smirk goes in.Everything Smirk has built comes forward at once.
55:28 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
55:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:27 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Hobby's dragoons fire into nothing and Smirk holds.Smirk holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:45 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:55 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
57:27 Smirk moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Smirk moves out to end it.
57:48 Every gateway is pumping and Hobby starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
58:16 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:39 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.
58:49 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.
59:08 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.
59:37 Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
60:07 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
60:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:49 Smirk spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Hobby is still standing.Hobby holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:39 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
61:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!Hobby looks away for one second and Smirk makes him pay for it.
62:22 Hobby is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Smirk.Hobby needs an expansion soon or Smirk's economy simply wins this.
62:37 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.
62:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Hobby moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
63:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:40 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.
64:03 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.
64:29 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
64:57 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:23 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
65:38 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
65:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:22 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
66:45 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.
67:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
67:20 Smirk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hobby's defense line.Smirk knocks, Hobby answers. No damage done.
67:38 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.
68:04 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Hobby as the game develops.
68:27 In terms of army size, Smirk is behind Hobby!Smirk is badly outgunned — Hobby's force is a size larger.
68:54 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Hobby has built comes forward at once.
69:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
69:38 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.
69:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
70:14 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.
70:42 Hobby rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
71:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:20 Hobby kills off Smirk's armies and continues pushing!Hobby wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Hobby edges ahead on army strength.
71:51 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.
72:16 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.
72:30 Smirk's army is small compared to Hobby!Smirk needs production, fast; Hobby's army has outgrown his.
73:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Smirk! Hobby's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Smirk. Hobby's economy takes a real hit.
73:26 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.Max supply, full upgrades: Hobby moves out to end it.
73:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
73:57 Hobby's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Smirk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Hobby breaks Smirk late.
74:31 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hobby holds the stronger army for now.
75:05 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!Smirk gets into Hobby's mineral line — workers are dying.
75:38 Zerglings ran past Hobby's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Smirk!The raid lands — Smirk chips away at Hobby's foundation.
75:59 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Hobby.This is the big one — Hobby commits the late-game army.
76:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
76:36 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.
77:02 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.
77:18 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.
77:46 Hobby destroys Smirk's hatchery, denying expansions.Smirk's expansion burns — Hobby tears it down.
78:20 Smirk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Smirk types it out: GG.
Hobby takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Hobby spawning at s4 and White Smirk spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s4, Smirk at s2.
0:48 Smirk opens 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 —
1:22 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Smirk decides to expand.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hobby has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 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.
4:03 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Smirk holds the early rush without blinking.
4:29 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:01 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.
5:34 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:58 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
6:35 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Attempting to end the game, Smirk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
7:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:06 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
8:55 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.
9:29 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.
9:59 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
11:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:41 Hobby lost some of his dragoons to Smirk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
11:57 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
12:41 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
13:44 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:19 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
14:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:17 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.
15:46 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:32 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
16:53 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
17:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:05 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.
🎙 Smirk's force dwarfs what Hobby has left on the field.
18:25 Hobby lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Smirk — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 Smirk decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Smirk has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hobby taps out!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Smirk spawning at s3 and Yellow Hobby spawning at s4.We're underway — Smirk spawns at s3, Hobby answers from s4.
0:42 Hobby gets Forge Fast Expand against Smirk's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Smirk, Forge Fast Expand from Hobby.
— The early game —
1:13 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Hobby decides to expand.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 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?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Hobby is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 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.
3:46 Smirk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Hobby's zealots!Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
5:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
5:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Smirk starts moving out.No more waiting. Smirk pushes.
5:49 Hobby's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Hobby tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 Hobby starts expanding.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:34 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.Hobby wasn't ready. Smirk's early aggression takes the lead.
7:58 With excellent skills and micro, Hobby managed to fend off Smirk while losing less than half of his army.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
9:35 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:58 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
10:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:12 All of a sudden, Hobby has no armies left while Smirk is continuing to push across the map!Smirk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:42 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
12:09 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.
12:51 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
13:16 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.
13:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:15 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
14:47 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:10 It seems that Hobby only managed to destroy less than half of Smirk's army.Hobby clips Smirk's army — real damage, but Smirk fights on.
15:45 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:27 Smirk starts expanding.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
16:57 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
17:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:47 Smirk's scourge sniped a few of Hobby's observers! Hobby can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
18:24 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:22 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.
19:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:38 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
20:58 Hobby has lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:35 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:11 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.
22:48 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.
23:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Hobby, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:11 Hobby spawns in Orange at s1 while Smirk spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hobby at s1, Smirk at s2.
0:46 Smirk gets 12 Pool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Hobby, 12 Pool from Smirk.
— The early game —
1:05 Hobby desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hobby starts moving out.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:01 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Hobby expands.
4:01 Smirk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:54 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
5:30 With excellent skills and micro, Smirk managed to fend off Hobby while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
6:29 Eager to end the game, Hobby moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hobby crosses the map with everything.
7:11 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Smirk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:06 Hobby was out-microed by Smirk and loses all his attacking forces.Smirk holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:55 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.
9:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Hobby seems to be fine.Smirk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:45 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 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?
11:03 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:52 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Smirk — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:27 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.
13:06 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
13:43 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby is badly outgunned — Smirk's force is a size larger.
14:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:40 Smirk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Smirk crosses the map with everything.
15:09 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.
15:49 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
16:11 After that battle, Hobby still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Smirk — the losses are light.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 Smirk holds the stronger army for now.
17:23 Smirk starts expanding.Quietly, Smirk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:54 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.
18:20 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:56 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.
19:23 Hobby failed to deal nicely with Smirk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Smirk breaks Hobby's position.
19:57 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Smirk's force stays on that battlefield.
20:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Smirk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
21:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hobby GGs!That's it. Hobby looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Smirk defeats Hobby, settled in the mid game.
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
army value
■ Smirk
■ Hobby
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Smirk spawning at s1 and Blue Hobby spawning at s2.Smirk takes s1 in Orange; Hobby settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:47 Smirk gets Overpool against Hobby's Forge Fast Expand.Smirk commits to Overpool; Hobby answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:16 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
1:58 Hobby starts expanding.Quietly, Hobby adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:00 Hobby decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
3:36 Smirk places down a hatchery.Smirk takes another base — the economy widens.
4:14 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:13 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
6:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
6:32 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.
6:57 Hobby's army is small compared to Smirk!Hobby needs production, fast; Smirk's army has outgrown his.
7:47 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Smirk edges ahead on army strength.
8:06 Hobby decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hobby pushes.
— The mid game —
8:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:29 Hobby failed to kill off Smirk's defending zerglings.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
10:01 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.Hobby keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:41 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:10 Smirk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:34 Hobby is pushing out with his zealots.Hobby goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:16 Hobby warps in a nexus.Hobby takes another base — the economy widens.
12:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Smirk as the game develops.
13:18 Hobby failed to break Smirk's zergling line of defense.Hobby's early gamble buys nothing — Smirk's defense was already in place.
14:04 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:37 Hobby lost about half of his army in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:59 Smirk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Smirk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:48 Smirk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Smirk expands.
16:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:45 With really nice micro, Smirk's speedlings kills off Hobby's dragoons.The early pressure works — Smirk breaks Hobby's front door.
17:26 About half of Hobby's army has been decimated in that battle.Smirk pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:03 After that battle, Smirk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hobby — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Smirk is far ahead.
18:31 Smirk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Smirk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Hobby GGs!Hobby GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Smirk takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
100 games
Smirk
63 – 37
Hobby