Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
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■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (274 lines)
0:19 Universe spawns in Green at s2 while Kobalt spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — Universe spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:26 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Universe's 2 Fact Vulture.Universe shows 2 Fact Vulture — Kobalt has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:45 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
2:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:38 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Universe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
3:10 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
3:23 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:52 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.
4:17 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
4:30 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
4:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:34 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Universe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
5:54 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.
6:20 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:38 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:09 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:57 Universe fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
8:16 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.
8:43 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.
9:00 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
9:48 Universe decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
9:59 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:58 Kobalt failed to kill off Universe's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
11:09 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.
11:33 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:12 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
12:31 Kobalt's army is small compared to Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
13:09 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:31 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:07 The battle outcome favors Universe as Kobalt's armies melt into Universe's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Universe doesn't even slow down.
14:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
14:45 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:16 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Universe. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
15:29 Kobalt successfully blocked Universe from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
15:53 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
16:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:09 Universe's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
17:20 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:58 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:05 Nice try from Universe to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:28 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
19:04 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:21 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.
19:37 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
19:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:26 It seems like Universe ran out of scans! Kobalt's dark templars killed off Universe's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Universe.
20:46 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.
21:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:30 Universe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Universe goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
22:06 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.
22:35 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:50 Both Universe and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Universe and Kobalt are level.
23:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:50 Universe hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Universe's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
24:10 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
24:34 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.
24:48 Universe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:10 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:55 Universe's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
26:14 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:34 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.
27:06 Kobalt is planning a harassment, but Universe scouted it!No surprises today — Universe's harassment is scouted early.
27:32 Universe scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
27:46 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
28:05 Universe scouted Kobalt's attempt to harass!Universe's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:23 Kobalt gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Kobalt thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
28:49 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.
29:21 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
29:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:48 Universe's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Universe holds Kobalt.
30:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:12 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.
31:22 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:07 Fortunately enough for Universe, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
32:26 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.
32:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:17 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Universe's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Universe's army has outgrown his.
33:30 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.
34:05 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:46 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:02 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:23 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.
35:41 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.
36:09 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
36:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:52 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Universe's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
37:09 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
37:55 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:23 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
38:43 Currently, Universe and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:32 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Universe's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
39:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:31 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
40:56 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
41:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:46 Kobalt successfully fends off Universe's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Universe home with nothing.
42:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:33 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.
42:43 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.
43:12 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Universe's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Universe's foundation.
43:24 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.
43:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:41 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:19 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:47 Universe decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
46:08 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
46:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:52 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Universe is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Universe doesn't even slow down.
47:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:29 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:54 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Universe.The base falls. Universe rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:20 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
48:39 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
49:12 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
49:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
49:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
50:18 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Universe cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:36 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.
51:00 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
51:14 Universe has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Kobalt.Economically it's Universe's game right now; Kobalt is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:34 Universe moves out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:08 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
52:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:54 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.
53:09 Universe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
53:34 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.
53:47 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
54:16 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
54:37 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:16 Universe is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Universe simply refuses to lose.
55:37 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.
56:04 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
56:20 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.
56:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
57:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:42 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.
57:49 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
58:39 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
59:02 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.
59:27 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
59:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:00 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.
60:27 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
60:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
61:03 Universe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
61:37 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.
61:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
62:09 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Universe's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
62:47 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.
63:11 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.
63:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
63:48 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
64:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
64:21 Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:27 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Kobalt gets into Universe's mineral line — workers are dying.
66:05 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
66:31 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.
66:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
67:15 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.
67:37 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:48 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
68:21 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
68:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
68:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
69:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
69:48 Universe's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
70:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
70:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
70:42 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.
71:03 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
71:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:55 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Universe's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:08 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.
72:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:53 Universe scouted Kobalt's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Universe's harassment is scouted early.
73:13 Kobalt is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
73:41 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
74:09 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
74:24 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt needs production, fast; Universe's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
74:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
75:03 Stasis on the leading tanks! Universe's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
75:26 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.
75:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:08 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Universe is ready, and nothing comes of it.
76:48 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
77:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:26 Universe sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:48 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
78:14 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.
78:24 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.
78:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:13 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
79:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
79:56 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
80:10 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
80:50 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
80:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
81:36 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Universe's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
81:54 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.
82:08 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.
82:32 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
82:55 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.
83:20 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.
83:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
84:18 It seems like Universe has more units than Kobalt!Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
🎙 Universe holds the stronger army for now.
84:55 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Universe's foundation.
85:02 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
85:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
85:55 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.
86:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
86:45 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
86:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
87:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:39 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Universe's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 Universe's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
88:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:35 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.
88:42 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
89:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Universe takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
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■ Universe
■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:10 The Teal Universe spawns at s2 while Yellow Kobalt spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:29 Universe opens Deep Six against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Universe shows Deep Six — Kobalt has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Attempting to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Universe's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
3:21 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.
3:39 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.
4:04 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
4:41 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:02 Universe desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:13 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Universe can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Universe's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
6:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 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?
7:38 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
8:02 Universe's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
8:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:59 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:20 Attempting to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
10:36 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
10:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt 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 armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:40 The battle outcome favors Universe as Kobalt's armies melt into Universe's armies' weapon fire!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
12:43 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
13:05 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.
13:31 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:43 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
14:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:43 It seems like Universe ran out of scans! Kobalt's dark templars killed off Universe's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Universe.
15:01 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.
15:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:48 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
16:13 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:37 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:42 Universe hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Universe's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
18:13 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:27 Universe destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Universe cuts Kobalt's army in half.
18:56 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
19:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:56 Kobalt's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Universe's tank came bombarding into the scene! Kobalt has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Universe holds Kobalt.
🎙 Universe edges ahead on army strength.
20:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:39 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
20:55 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.
21:32 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.
21:54 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
22:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:51 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.
23:20 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Universe — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:48 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.
24:13 Universe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
24:38 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.Good instincts from Universe; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:49 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
25:26 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:11 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Universe. The push continues.
26:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
27:05 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:31 Universe is leading the game with more expansions than Kobalt.Universe runs 1 more bases than Kobalt. That compounds.
27:46 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
28:20 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.
28:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:57 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.
29:28 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.
29:39 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:03 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:27 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:26 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.
31:43 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.
32:02 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.
32:35 At the moment, Universe seems to have more units than Kobalt.Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
33:07 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:18 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
33:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:06 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:35 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
34:57 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.
35:18 Kobalt tried to harass Universe but Universe successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
35:39 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.
36:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:41 Universe shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Kobalt's dragoons with mines. Kobalt is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Universe's tanks finish off the rest!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
36:51 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.
37:20 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.
37:46 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:19 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
38:28 Kobalt is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Universe.Kobalt is starving on bases while Universe spreads across the map.
38:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:32 The battle outcome favors Universe as Kobalt's armies melt into Universe's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Universe marches on.
39:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
40:12 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
40:41 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.
— The late game —
40:50 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
41:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:55 The battle outcome favors Universe as Kobalt's armies melt into Universe's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Universe doesn't even slow down.
42:08 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.
42:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:56 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Universe level the expansion.
43:15 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
43:37 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
44:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:44 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:57 After that battle, Universe destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Universe took it apart.
🎙 It's all going Universe's way right now.
45:21 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.
45:41 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
46:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:40 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Universe has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
47:00 Kobalt seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Universe — more than half the force is gone.
47:30 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.
47:49 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
48:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Universe defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:18 The Purple Universe spawns at s2 while Red Kobalt spawns at s1.We're underway — Universe spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:40 Universe opens Deep Six against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Universe commits to Deep Six; Kobalt answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:16 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:58 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:37 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:31 Kobalt failed to kill off Universe's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
3:57 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:39 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:41 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Universe decides to expand.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:22 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Universe can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Universe's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
7:54 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
8:24 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.
8:56 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.
9:34 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 At the moment, Universe seems to have more units than Kobalt.Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
10:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:55 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Universe commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:15 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:31 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:01 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
13:31 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:20 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Universe's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
14:49 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army.Kobalt cuts Universe's army in half.
15:25 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:46 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.
16:29 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:55 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:41 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.
— The late game —
18:17 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
19:14 Without any further reinforcements, Universe's expansion is decimated by Kobalt's armies.No reinforcements in time: Universe watches Kobalt level the expansion.
19:42 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Universe is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
20:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
20:50 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:07 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
21:48 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:42 Universe did not have enough tanks to deal with Kobalt! Kobalt sliced through Universe!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
23:13 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Universe's army.Kobalt cuts Universe's army in half.
23:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:20 Universe having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Universe taps.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Universe, settled in the mid game.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:20 Universe spawns at s2 in Purple while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:35 Kobalt opens 2 Gate Goons against Universe's 2 Fact Vulture.Universe commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:01 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:35 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:50 Universe fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
3:16 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:45 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
4:10 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:23 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
4:51 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
5:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:10 With beautiful placement, Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Universe cleans it up.
6:29 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.
6:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 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.
7:50 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 Universe appears to have more army than Kobalt!Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
8:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:57 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Universe can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Universe's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:17 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
10:01 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:37 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
11:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:34 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:01 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.
12:33 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:51 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:45 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.
14:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:00 Cloaked wraiths from Universe are harassing Kobalt!Kobalt looks away for one second and Universe makes him pay for it.
15:11 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:40 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Universe and Kobalt match each other.
16:01 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:21 With beautiful placement, Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Universe cleans it up.
17:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:06 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.
18:28 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
18:50 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:38 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:13 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.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
20:49 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
21:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:40 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
22:01 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:24 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.
22:49 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:41 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
24:02 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.
24:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:52 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.Good instincts from Universe; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:12 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
25:33 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:00 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:57 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:19 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:32 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.
28:09 Kobalt successfully blocked Universe from harassing his economy.Universe goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:21 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Universe's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
28:55 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.
29:08 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
29:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:55 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Universe's tanks cleans up the mess!Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
30:29 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:08 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.
31:42 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:19 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
32:46 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.
33:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:39 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
33:51 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:25 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.
34:58 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.
35:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:53 Kobalt might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Universe did.Kobalt is starving on bases while Universe spreads across the map.
36:19 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:50 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
37:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:31 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:02 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.
38:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
38:58 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
39:19 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.
39:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:52 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Universe held everything.Universe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:34 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
40:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
41:07 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:42 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
42:04 Both Universe and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
42:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:52 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
43:15 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.
43:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
44:00 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.
44:18 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
44:46 Kobalt might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Universe did.Kobalt is starving on bases while Universe spreads across the map.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:44 The storm never came. Universe's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
45:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
46:32 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.
46:43 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
47:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:28 Universe's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
48:04 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:27 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.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
48:48 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
49:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Universe closes it out over Kobalt.
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:15 Universe spawns at s1 in Yellow while Kobalt spawns at s2 in Red.Universe takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s2 in Red.
0:32 Universe gets 14 CC against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 CC from Universe, 14 Nexus from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:02 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
3:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:41 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Universe home with nothing.
4:21 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.
4:42 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.
5:22 Universe starts pushing across the map.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:01 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
7:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:24 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:59 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:39 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.
10:14 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:31 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:09 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.
12:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
13:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
13:52 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:26 Universe desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
14:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:26 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
15:46 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:24 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.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
17:00 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:19 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Universe!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
— The late game —
17:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:34 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Universe's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
19:06 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
19:25 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.
19:58 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
20:37 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:03 Dropship! Dropship! Universe drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Universe gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
21:45 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
22:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!Universe types it out: GG.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Universe, settled in the mid game.
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■ Kobalt
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 The Blue Universe spawns at s1 while Orange Kobalt spawns at s2.Universe in Blue at s1. Kobalt in Orange at s2. The map is set.
2:35 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's Bunker Rush.The builds are down: Bunker Rush from Universe, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
4:32 Universe opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Universe. This is an early gamble.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Universe is far ahead.
6:48 Universe with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kobalt.Universe commits to the cheese — it's at Kobalt's door already.
9:09 Universe plays aggressively but Kobalt defends in a very beautiful manner. Universe loses all of his armies and GGs!Universe holds the cheese! Kobalt's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Universe taps out. Kobalt's early game was simply better.
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■ Kobalt
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Universe spawns in Orange at s2 while Kobalt spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:32 Universe gets 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Universe's 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:06 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:54 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.
2:18 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:01 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 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.
5:39 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
6:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:30 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:04 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Universe. The push continues.
8:49 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.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:19 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.
11:58 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:30 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.
13:03 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:01 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:48 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Universe's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Universe's army has outgrown his.
15:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:38 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.
16:25 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
16:45 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:28 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.
17:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:38 With a few well placed mines, Universe swept through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
19:02 Universe only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Universe cuts Kobalt's army in half.
19:29 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.
19:58 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Universe level the expansion.
20:38 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.
21:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt types it out: GG.
Universe takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
74 games
Universe
22 – 52
Kobalt