Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (177 lines)
0:16 The White Catsup spawns at s2 while Purple Kobalt spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Catsup at s2, Kobalt at s3.
0:23 Catsup gets 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Catsup's 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:50 Catsup decides to expand.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:58 Kobalt kills off all of Catsup's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Catsup's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
3:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
3:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:59 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:16 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
4:53 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:52 Kobalt successfully fends off Catsup's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
6:25 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
6:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
7:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Catsup starts moving out.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:57 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:38 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Catsup's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
9:56 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:15 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:33 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
11:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:46 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Catsup's defense was already in place.
12:19 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:26 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
— The mid game —
12:58 Catsup has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:22 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:32 Catsup was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
15:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
15:38 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:53 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
16:22 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:56 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:03 Kobalt appears to have more army than Catsup!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Catsup right now.
17:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:51 Kobalt can't push any further as Catsup burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Catsup holds Kobalt.
18:25 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
18:44 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
19:07 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:31 Catsup has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:12 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Catsup's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Catsup's push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Catsup gained nothing for the cost.
21:29 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
21:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:11 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
22:34 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:00 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:49 Catsup failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Catsup's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Catsup is backing off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Catsup gained nothing for the cost.
24:14 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
24:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:48 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:12 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:51 At the moment, neither Catsup nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
26:15 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:51 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.
27:13 Kobalt tried to break into Catsup's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Kobalt!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Catsup holds Kobalt.
27:41 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
27:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
28:34 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Catsup's workers!Kobalt gets into Catsup's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:56 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
29:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:40 Kobalt tried to break into Catsup's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Kobalt!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:30 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
30:42 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Catsup.Good instincts from Catsup; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:10 Catsup has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:33 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
31:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:19 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Catsup's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
32:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
33:09 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:34 Catsup is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
33:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
34:15 Kobalt casts some storm! But Catsup lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Catsup is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:29 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:16 Catsup's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Catsup breaks Kobalt's position.
35:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
36:14 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
36:26 Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:00 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
37:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:48 Kobalt can't push any further as Catsup burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
38:04 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
38:22 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
38:58 Kobalt casts some storm! But Catsup lost no workers.Good instincts from Catsup; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:13 Catsup has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:42 Catsup's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Catsup's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
40:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:32 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Catsup breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
40:43 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:17 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
41:43 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Catsup.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Catsup level the expansion.
41:53 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
42:20 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
42:44 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
42:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:35 Kobalt's storms land on the swarm and Catsup's cracklings die before they reach the line.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:53 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:21 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
44:34 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Catsup moves out to end it.
45:01 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
45:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:53 Catsup's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Kobalt has no observers left. The push stalls.Catsup holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:20 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
46:42 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:54 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Catsup crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:25 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
47:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
48:19 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Catsup gave up nothing.Catsup holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:47 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
49:26 Where is Catsup's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Catsup's mineral line!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Catsup's foundation.
49:48 At the moment, Catsup seems to have more units than Kobalt.Catsup's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
50:15 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
50:33 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:17 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Catsup's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
51:45 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
51:52 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
52:27 Catsup shot down Kobalt's nexus.The base falls. Catsup rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
52:50 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
53:11 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Catsup's economy.Good instincts from Catsup; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
53:30 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Catsup moves out to end it.
54:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:25 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Catsup's ultralisks cannot get through.Catsup throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
54:43 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
55:13 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:35 Catsup has more expansions than Kobalt.Catsup runs 5 more bases than Kobalt. That compounds.
56:02 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Catsup moves out to end it.
56:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:45 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Catsup's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
56:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:34 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Catsup — a lead, but not a safe one.
57:59 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
58:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:38 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Catsup breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
58:57 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
59:33 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:47 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Catsup's workers!Catsup looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
60:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Catsup closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (172 lines)
0:18 Catsup spawns in Blue at s4 while Kobalt spawns in White at s3.We're underway — Catsup spawns at s4, Kobalt answers from s3.
0:25 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Catsup's Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:04 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:57 Catsup failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Catsup's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
3:24 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
3:43 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:05 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:19 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:51 Catsup desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
5:06 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.
5:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:59 Kobalt failed to kill off Catsup's defending zerglings.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
6:27 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
7:00 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:24 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:58 Kobalt's army is small compared to Catsup!Kobalt needs production, fast; Catsup's army has outgrown his.
8:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:49 All of a sudden, Catsup has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:08 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
9:42 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
10:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:46 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
10:53 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:30 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.
11:41 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
12:52 Attempting to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
13:18 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:02 All of a sudden, Catsup has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
14:36 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:43 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
15:23 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Catsup.Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Catsup right now.
15:44 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:02 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.
16:22 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:06 Kobalt's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
17:33 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
18:26 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Catsup.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Catsup shuts the door on Kobalt.
18:36 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
19:01 Both Catsup and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Catsup and Kobalt yet.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
20:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:07 Catsup's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Catsup!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Catsup holds Kobalt.
20:43 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:58 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:43 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:41 Catsup's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:03 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
23:27 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:37 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
24:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
24:41 Kobalt harasses Catsup and gets ahead of the game.Kobalt gets into Catsup's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:00 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:23 Catsup desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
25:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:10 Catsup burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Catsup holds Kobalt.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
26:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:06 At the moment, Catsup seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
27:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Catsup starts moving out.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:00 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
28:29 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
28:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:13 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
29:35 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Catsup's army.Half of Catsup's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:51 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:10 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:07 Catsup's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Catsup!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
31:34 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:14 Nice try from Catsup to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
32:37 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:52 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:34 Both Catsup and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Catsup and Kobalt are level.
33:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:15 Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Catsup's line. Great positioning.
34:32 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
35:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
35:48 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:15 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:23 Both Catsup and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:27 Catsup brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Kobalt had the observers and archons to deal with. Kobalt successfully defended Catsup's push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Catsup gained nothing for the cost.
37:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:59 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:35 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:57 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
39:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
39:44 Catsup's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Kobalt has no observers left. The push stalls.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Catsup simply refuses to lose.
39:54 After that battle, Catsup 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.
40:24 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
40:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
41:09 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
41:29 At the moment, neither Catsup nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:17 Plague on the templar, and Catsup's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
42:42 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
43:33 Catsup decides to move out with his armies.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:49 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
44:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:36 Catsup kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Catsup doesn't even slow down.
44:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:34 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:46 Catsup moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
46:02 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:57 Kobalt's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Catsup's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Catsup late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:01 Catsup must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
48:23 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
48:44 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:17 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.
49:33 Catsup's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Catsup simply refuses to lose.
49:59 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:45 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
51:19 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:26 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.
51:51 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
52:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
52:35 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:58 Where is Catsup's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Catsup's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Catsup's economy takes a real hit.
53:37 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
53:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
54:21 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Catsup's army.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Catsup late.
54:32 About half of Catsup's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
55:04 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
55:35 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
55:58 Catsup is having a hard time catching up with Kobalt's number of expansions.Catsup needs an expansion soon or Kobalt's economy simply wins this.
56:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:43 Kobalt's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Catsup's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
57:02 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:32 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Catsup needs something special here.
57:56 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
58:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Catsup GGs!Catsup GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Catsup taps out. Kobalt's late game was simply better.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
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■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 Catsup spawns at s4 in Green while Kobalt spawns at s3 in White.Catsup in Green at s4. Kobalt in White at s3. The map is set.
0:36 Catsup opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Catsup shows Overpool — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
1:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:26 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:55 Catsup must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:07 Catsup with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
5:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:46 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:24 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Catsup holds the stronger army for now.
7:04 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
7:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:45 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Catsup's speedlings!The early pressure works — Catsup breaks Kobalt's front door.
8:23 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:17 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:54 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:19 Catsup starts expanding.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
10:55 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.
11:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:36 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Catsup's speedlings!Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
12:09 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
12:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:00 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Catsup!Kobalt needs production, fast; Catsup's army has outgrown his.
13:35 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:40 Catsup with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
15:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
15:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
16:13 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
16:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:07 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:48 Catsup's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Catsup takes the middle of the game.
18:33 After that battle, Catsup destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Catsup cuts Kobalt's army in half.
18:46 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
19:25 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Catsup edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
20:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:29 Catsup's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Catsup's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Catsup!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Catsup takes the middle of the game.
20:51 Catsup only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Catsup took it apart.
21:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
21:40 Without any further reinforcements, Kobalt's expansion is decimated by Catsup's armies.Catsup finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
22:27 Kobalt casts some storm! But Catsup lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Catsup answers. No damage done.
22:40 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:21 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Catsup's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Catsup's force is a size larger.
23:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Catsup's army.
24:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:39 Catsup kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Catsup marches on.
25:02 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:41 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:02 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Catsup defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Yellow Catsup spawning at s1 and White Kobalt spawning at s3.Catsup takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s3 in White.
0:26 Catsup gets 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Catsup shows 12 Hatch — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Catsup starts expanding.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
1:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Catsup starts moving out.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:41 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
3:16 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
4:07 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
4:14 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:22 With really nice micro, Catsup's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
5:40 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
6:16 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:37 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
7:00 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
7:20 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:01 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
8:28 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:48 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:57 Catsup's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
10:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:06 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Catsup's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Catsup's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
11:28 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
11:44 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:17 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
— The mid game —
12:48 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:09 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:41 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Catsup's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Catsup takes the middle of the game.
14:18 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:31 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:59 Catsup harasses Kobalt and gets ahead of the game.Catsup gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:09 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
16:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:33 Catsup brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Kobalt had the observers and archons to deal with. Kobalt successfully defended Catsup's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Catsup.
16:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
17:11 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
17:58 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
18:25 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
18:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:00 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
19:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:54 Catsup's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Catsup!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
20:09 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
20:26 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:07 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
21:18 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:38 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
22:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:32 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
22:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:40 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
23:53 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:51 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
25:05 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
25:38 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:03 Catsup has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:26 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
26:44 In terms of army size, Catsup and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
27:04 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:19 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.
27:47 Kobalt can't push any further as Catsup burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
28:14 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:34 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:50 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:14 Catsup harasses Kobalt and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
29:48 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
30:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:25 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
30:44 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
31:44 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Catsup!Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
32:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:47 Kobalt can't push any further as Catsup burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
32:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:58 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:20 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
34:51 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
35:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:50 Catsup's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Catsup!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Catsup holds Kobalt.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:17 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:57 Aaaaaa, Catsup's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Catsup's economy takes a real hit.
37:07 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
37:35 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:33 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
38:43 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:16 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:40 Catsup's hatchery has been destroyed by Kobalt.Catsup's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
39:54 Catsup decides to expand.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
40:21 Catsup harasses Kobalt's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
40:51 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
41:03 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
41:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:46 Kobalt was out-microed by Catsup and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Catsup cleans it up.
42:12 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
42:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:03 Catsup moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
43:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:14 Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:27 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
45:23 Kobalt's army is small compared to Catsup!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Catsup's force is a size larger.
45:44 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:05 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:42 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
46:57 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
47:31 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
47:47 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
48:23 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
48:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:03 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
49:20 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:51 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
50:06 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
50:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
51:01 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Catsup goes in.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
51:19 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
51:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:57 Catsup ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Kobalt is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
52:32 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
52:57 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:05 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
53:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
53:52 Plague on the templar, and Catsup's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Catsup's late-game push decides it.
54:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:41 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:12 Kobalt is having a hard time catching up with Catsup's number of expansions.Kobalt is starving on bases while Catsup spreads across the map.
55:27 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:41 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
56:10 Catsup's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
🎙 Catsup holds the stronger army for now.
56:36 Kobalt successfully blocked Catsup from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
56:53 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Catsup!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
57:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
57:42 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Catsup!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Catsup's force is a size larger.
58:09 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Catsup goes in.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
58:24 It seems like Catsup has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
58:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
59:24 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Catsup is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Catsup marches on.
59:42 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Catsup edges ahead on army strength.
60:00 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
60:25 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
60:46 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.
60:59 The battle outcome favors Catsup as Kobalt's armies melt into Catsup's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Catsup marches on.
61:36 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
61:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
62:14 Catsup starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
62:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:09 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Catsup breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Catsup's army.
63:23 Kobalt seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Catsup — more than half the force is gone.
63:56 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
64:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Catsup takes it — the late game decided this one.
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■ Kobalt
army value
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The Purple Catsup spawns at s3 while Red Kobalt spawns at s4.We're underway — Catsup spawns at s3, Kobalt answers from s4.
0:46 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Catsup's 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:28 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:41 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:34 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:13 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:25 Catsup's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
6:02 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:17 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
7:43 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
8:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:05 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
9:30 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:20 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
10:51 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:28 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
12:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:12 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
13:41 About half of Catsup's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:20 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
15:00 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:07 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
16:45 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:17 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
18:04 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Catsup's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Catsup should not take this fight.
18:39 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Catsup is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
19:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Catsup taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Catsup taps.
Catsup taps out. Kobalt's early game was simply better.
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army value
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Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:20 Catsup spawns at s2 in Yellow while Kobalt spawns at s3 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Catsup at s2, Kobalt at s3.
0:50 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Catsup's 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:24 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:16 With really nice micro, Catsup's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Catsup breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:13 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:47 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:26 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:00 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:45 Catsup is having a hard time catching up with Kobalt's number of expansions.Catsup needs an expansion soon or Kobalt's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:00 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
8:34 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.
— The mid game —
9:14 Catsup with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
9:59 Catsup destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Catsup cuts Kobalt's army in half.
10:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:10 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:39 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:08 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
12:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Catsup edges ahead on army strength.
13:28 Catsup kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Catsup doesn't even slow down.
13:46 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:03 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
15:45 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
16:02 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Catsup!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Catsup's force is a size larger.
16:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:21 Catsup with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Catsup breaks Kobalt's front door.
17:48 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Catsup's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
18:26 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
19:00 Catsup destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Catsup level the expansion.
19:26 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt types it out: GG.
Kobalt taps out. Catsup's early game was simply better.
Head to head
214 games
Catsup
132 – 82
Kobalt