Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
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■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:18 Universe spawns in Orange at s1 while Kobalt spawns in Green at s2.Universe takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s2 in Green.
0:49 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's Siege Expand.Universe commits to Siege Expand; Kobalt answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:03 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:43 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 Currently, neither Universe nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Universe and Kobalt match each other.
5:39 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
6:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:32 Universe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:00 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:01 Kobalt fends off Universe's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
8:39 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
8:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
9:24 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
10:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:54 With really nice micro, Universe kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:32 Universe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
11:58 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
12:20 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Kobalt's expansion burns — Universe tears it down.
13:04 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
13:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:54 Universe starts pushing across the map.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:12 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
15:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:41 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:16 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:49 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:09 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Universe rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
17:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:25 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:43 Universe appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Universe has the edge over Kobalt right now.
— The late game —
19:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:42 Nice tank micro from Universe! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Universe as the game develops.
20:10 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
20:36 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
21:15 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:12 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Universe abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
22:33 Universe only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Universe took it apart.
23:09 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:44 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Universe closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (201 lines)
0:07 Universe spawns at s2 in Green while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:27 Kobalt gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Universe, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:04 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:17 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:14 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:40 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Universe's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
3:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
3:32 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:29 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:57 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:48 Universe's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
6:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:42 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
7:10 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:27 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:01 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
8:22 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:56 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:13 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:43 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:42 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Universe's line. Great positioning.
11:11 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
11:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:07 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:14 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
12:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:59 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
13:21 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
14:10 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Universe's workers!Universe looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
14:31 With a successful harassment, Universe hurts Kobalt's economy.The raid lands — Universe chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
14:58 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
15:25 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:46 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:08 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
17:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:22 Kobalt positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Universe had to back off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Universe gained nothing for the cost.
17:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:10 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
18:36 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
18:50 Kobalt harasses Universe's economy and gets ahead of the game.Universe looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:28 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:55 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
20:25 Universe decides to expand.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
20:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:12 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Universe is slicing through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
21:36 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
21:45 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:24 Universe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:41 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
23:09 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Universe's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
23:31 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:03 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Universe seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
24:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
25:04 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:15 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
25:44 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:08 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
26:21 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.
26:49 Nice tank micro from Universe! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
27:06 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:48 Where is Universe's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Universe's mineral line!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Universe's foundation.
28:24 Currently, neither Universe nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
28:47 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:12 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:01 All of a sudden, Universe has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
30:12 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:29 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
31:08 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:15 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
31:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:06 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Universe's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
32:37 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
33:17 Universe's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.The base falls. Kobalt rips Universe's economy back a full step.
33:43 In terms of army size, Universe is behind Kobalt!Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
34:10 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:33 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:56 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:25 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Universe seems to lose a lot in this battle!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
36:01 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
— The late game —
36:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
37:02 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
37:31 Both Universe and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Universe and Kobalt are level.
38:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:14 Universe's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
38:35 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:56 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:23 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:45 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
40:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:38 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Universe cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Universe simply refuses to lose.
40:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
41:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:44 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
41:59 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
42:18 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.
42:56 Universe's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Universe simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:05 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
43:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
43:59 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
44:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
44:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:59 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Universe's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
45:37 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
45:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:09 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Universe. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
47:08 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
47:15 Currently, Universe and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:43 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.
48:03 Universe sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Universe throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
48:20 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
48:57 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:22 Universe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
49:33 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:30 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
50:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
51:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:41 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
51:54 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
52:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:48 The storm never came. Universe's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
52:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:54 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
54:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
54:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:01 With beautiful placement, Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
55:17 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
56:15 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Universe makes him pay for it.
56:38 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
57:26 In terms of army size, Universe and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
57:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:06 Stasis on the leading tanks! Universe's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Universe throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
58:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
58:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:14 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
59:42 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
59:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:19 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
60:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
61:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
61:35 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
61:50 Universe must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
62:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:38 RECALL! Kobalt's entire army appears in the middle of Universe's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
62:48 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
63:26 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Universe is a step behind and knows it.
63:42 Universe tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Kobalt's armies.The base falls. Kobalt rips Universe's economy back a full step.
64:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
64:24 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
64:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:14 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Universe's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
65:42 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
66:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
66:21 Universe tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Kobalt's armies.No reinforcements in time: Universe watches Kobalt level the expansion.
66:51 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Universe is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
67:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!That's it. Universe looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Universe.
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Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:11 The Red Universe spawns at s2 while Yellow Kobalt spawns at s1.We're underway — Universe spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:30 Kobalt gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Universe, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
0:51 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:01 Kobalt fends off Universe's marines with his dragoons.Universe's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
3:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:44 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:35 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
5:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:03 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
6:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
6:57 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
7:23 Universe must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
7:33 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 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.
8:43 Universe's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:22 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
10:05 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:37 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
11:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
11:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:12 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:23 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:35 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:58 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.
14:35 Nice tank micro from Universe! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
14:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Universe gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:01 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:31 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:33 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with a lot of Universe's tanks while they were off position! Universe has to back off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Universe gained nothing for the cost.
18:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
18:18 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Universe's workers!Kobalt gets into Universe's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:16 Kobalt appears to have more army than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
19:40 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Universe's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:58 Universe successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
20:25 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
20:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:11 Universe failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Kobalt successfully defended his push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Universe gained nothing for the cost.
21:44 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
22:05 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:14 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
22:49 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.Good instincts from Universe; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:04 Dropship! Dropship! Universe drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Universe gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:24 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
24:06 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
24:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:46 Universe failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Kobalt successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Universe.
25:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
25:37 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:48 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
26:24 Where is Universe's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Universe's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Universe's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:34 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:14 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
27:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:03 With a few well placed mines, Universe swept through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
28:23 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
28:57 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Universe's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
29:27 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:58 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:50 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Universe's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Universe holds Kobalt.
31:16 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:31 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
31:57 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:13 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:56 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Universe abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
33:21 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:55 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:22 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
34:30 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
35:11 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
35:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:48 Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
36:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:37 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
37:00 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Universe's workers!Kobalt gets into Universe's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:27 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Universe's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:54 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Universe's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Universe's economy takes a real hit.
38:08 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Universe and Kobalt match each other.
38:36 In terms of army size, Universe is behind Kobalt!Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
39:00 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Universe goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:22 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Universe makes him pay for it.
39:54 In terms of army size, Universe is behind Kobalt!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
40:08 Universe's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
40:39 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Universe makes him pay for it.
41:04 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:18 Cloaked wraiths from Universe are harassing Kobalt!The raid lands — Universe chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
41:46 Dropship! Dropship! Universe drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Universe. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
42:08 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Universe.Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
42:39 Cloaked wraiths from Universe are harassing Kobalt!Beautiful harassment from Universe. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
43:08 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
43:20 Universe must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
43:49 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
44:05 Universe must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
44:30 Cloaked wraiths from Universe are harassing Kobalt!The raid lands — Universe chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:08 Universe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
45:24 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Universe's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
45:57 Universe must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
46:04 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Universe's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
46:28 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Universe.Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
47:06 Universe's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.Base for base, they're level — Universe and Kobalt match each other.
47:17 Universe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
47:52 Kobalt makes an all-in and kills off Universe's armies.Kobalt goes all-in — and it lands! Universe's army is gone.
48:09 Kobalt wins after a long battle.Kobalt takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Universe, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Universe spawns in Green at s2 while Kobalt spawns in Orange at s4.Universe takes s2 in Green; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:36 Kobalt gets 14 Nexus against Universe's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Universe's 14 CC against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:10 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:25 Universe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Universe doesn't even slow down.
4:15 Universe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
4:42 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:33 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:50 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:48 Universe appears to have more army than Kobalt!Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:23 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:36 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Universe is continuing to push across the map!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
9:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
11:14 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.
11:31 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Universe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Universe holds the stronger army for now.
12:14 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:40 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
13:11 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:24 With really nice micro, Universe kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
14:42 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:17 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:48 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:29 Universe starts expanding.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Universe's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
16:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:04 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
18:35 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:22 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:53 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Universe and Kobalt match each other.
20:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:54 Nice tank micro from Universe! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 Universe's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
21:34 Universe destroyed more than half of Kobalt's army after that battle!Universe shreds the better part of Kobalt's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
22:02 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:43 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
23:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt taps out. Universe's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Universe spawns in Yellow at s1 while Kobalt spawns in Green at s2.Universe in Yellow at s1. Kobalt in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Kobalt gets 14 Nexus against Universe's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Universe's Deep Six against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:10 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:51 Kobalt fends off Universe's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
5:06 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
5:24 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:00 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:13 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Universe can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
7:52 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
8:06 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
8:54 Kobalt appears to have more army than Universe!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
9:25 Universe decides to expand.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:33 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:41 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
11:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Universe is a step behind and knows it.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
13:17 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
13:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:48 Kobalt successfully pressures Universe with his dragoons! Universe is contained.Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
15:54 Universe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
16:27 Universe's army is small compared to Kobalt!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
16:55 Universe starts expanding.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Universe is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
— The mid game —
17:30 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
17:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:37 Universe failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Kobalt cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
19:13 Universe seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Kobalt limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
20:00 Universe having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Universe types it out: GG.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Universe, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Universe spawning at s1 and Blue Kobalt spawning at s2.We're underway — Universe spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s2.
2:10 Universe gets Proxy Rax against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Universe shows Proxy Rax — Kobalt has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:09 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Universe's way right now.
6:15 Universe opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Universe. This is an early gamble.
8:17 Universe with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kobalt.All or nothing: Universe's gamble arrives at Kobalt's base.
10:13 Kobalt GGs after being cheesed by Universe.It works! Kobalt can't hold the gamble and taps to Universe.
GG. Universe closes it out over Kobalt.
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Universe spawning at s2 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s3.
0:43 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's 2 Fact Vulture.Universe shows 2 Fact Vulture — Kobalt has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Universe starts expanding.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
3:20 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.
3:49 Kobalt fends off Universe's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
5:08 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army.Kobalt cuts Universe's army in half.
5:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
6:01 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:47 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:14 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:14 Universe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
8:54 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
9:56 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
11:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Universe is a step behind and knows it.
12:43 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Universe commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
13:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
13:37 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
14:10 Universe starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
14:38 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:17 Universe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
15:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:29 Universe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
16:50 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
17:26 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:46 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
18:19 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 —
18:57 Universe did not have enough tanks to deal with Kobalt! Kobalt sliced through Universe!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
19:33 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
20:32 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
21:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Universe GGs!That's it. Universe looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
74 games
Universe
23 – 51
Kobalt