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■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (50 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Catsup spawning at s2 and Teal Kobalt spawning at s1.Catsup takes s2 in Red; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:41 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Catsup, Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:05 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
1:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 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.
3:00 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
3:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Catsup's attacks.Catsup commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
4:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
5:06 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:39 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.
6:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:27 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:49 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:46 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Catsup is continuing to push across the map!Catsup wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:14 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
9:59 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:26 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:02 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:29 Kobalt destroyed about half of Catsup's army after that battle.Half of Catsup's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
12:59 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.
13:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:09 Catsup decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:45 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:07 Catsup must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
15:40 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
16:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:47 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
17:10 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
18:33 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
18:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:32 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Catsup's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
20:01 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
20:43 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.
21:00 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.
— The mid game —
21:42 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.
🎙 Catsup is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
22:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Catsup GGs!Catsup GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (184 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Catsup spawning at s1 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s2.Catsup in Blue at s1. Kobalt in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:43 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 —
1:00 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:47 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:56 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 It seems like Catsup has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
2:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:15 Catsup failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Catsup's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
3:44 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
4:02 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
4:41 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:17 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:37 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:12 Catsup failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Catsup's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
6:43 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.
6:56 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.
7:24 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:09 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Catsup's defense was already in place.
9:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:50 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.
10:19 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
10:30 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
11:04 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:42 Catsup failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
12:03 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:24 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.
12:52 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Catsup's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Catsup's army has outgrown his.
13:19 Catsup decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
13:31 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
14:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
14:57 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.
15:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:27 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:07 With a successful harassment, Catsup hurts Kobalt's economy.Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
16:15 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:39 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.
17:09 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.
17:21 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:12 Catsup failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Catsup's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Catsup is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Catsup.
18:46 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.
19:12 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:28 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.
19:52 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
20:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:44 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.
20:56 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.
21:29 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:39 Catsup tried to harass Kobalt but Kobalt successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:07 Catsup is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Kobalt.Catsup is starving on bases while Kobalt spreads across the map.
22:21 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
23:07 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:05 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.
24:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
25:20 Where is Catsup's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Catsup's mineral line!Catsup looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
25:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
25:58 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:11 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:34 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.
27:15 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.
27:34 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.
27:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
28:21 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.
28:33 In terms of army size, Catsup is behind Kobalt!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
29:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:26 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Catsup's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Catsup breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:39 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.
30:07 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
30:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
31:05 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.
31:20 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
31:34 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.
32:03 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.
32:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
32:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:15 Catsup moves out with his armies.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:44 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.
34:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:28 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.
34:56 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
35:15 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.
35:39 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.
36:02 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:15 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.
36:36 Catsup scourged some of Kobalt's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
37:13 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.
37:33 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.
38:02 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Catsup will just roll him over!Kobalt needs production, fast; Catsup's army has outgrown his.
38:21 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.
38:41 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.
39:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:36 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
39:50 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.
40:18 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
— The late game —
40:28 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
41:04 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
41:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:36 Catsup's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Catsup holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:03 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.
42:30 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
42:48 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.
43:21 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:38 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:21 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.
44:42 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.
45:12 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.
45:35 Catsup moves out with his armies.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:58 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
46:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:39 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Catsup breaks Kobalt wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Catsup's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:15 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:57 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Catsup goes in.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
48:19 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
48:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:10 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.
49:34 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:55 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.
50:22 Catsup appears to have more army than Kobalt!Catsup's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:46 Kobalt casts some storm! But Catsup lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Catsup shuts the door on Kobalt.
51:01 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:47 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Catsup is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Catsup doesn't even slow down.
52:08 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.
52:31 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.
53:03 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
53:10 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
53:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:07 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Catsup's ultralisks cannot get through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:58 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.
55:13 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
55:44 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
55:52 Catsup's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Catsup and Kobalt yet.
56:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:37 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.
57:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:28 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:00 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
58:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:40 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 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:53 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
60:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
60:45 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Catsup's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Catsup's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Catsup is far ahead.
60:56 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:14 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.
61:48 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Catsup's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Catsup is ready, and nothing comes of it.
62:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Kobalt taps out. Catsup's late game was simply better.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (173 lines)
0:07 Catsup spawns in Yellow at s2 while Kobalt spawns in White at s1.Catsup takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in White.
0:26 Catsup gets 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Catsup's 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:55 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:38 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:53 Kobalt kills off all of Catsup's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
3:19 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.
3:46 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.
3:53 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
4:32 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:54 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:17 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
6:04 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
6:24 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:39 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.
7:12 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.
7:32 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:49 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
8:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:52 The battle outcome favors Catsup as Kobalt's armies melt into Catsup's armies' weapon fire!Catsup wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:18 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.
9:51 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:16 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:28 Kobalt successfully fends off Catsup's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
11:46 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.
12:09 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.
12:37 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:44 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:04 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.
13:35 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
14:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:19 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
14:51 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.
15:10 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
15:37 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:03 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
16:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:45 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.
16:58 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.
17:34 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
17:58 Catsup is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
18:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:37 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Catsup!Catsup gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:49 Aaaaaa, Catsup's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Catsup looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:27 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:51 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:32 Kobalt's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
20:45 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:30 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
22:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:34 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:41 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.
23:10 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:31 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
24:07 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Catsup crosses the map with everything.
24:14 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:53 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:24 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
25:56 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:11 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.
26:32 At the moment, Catsup seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
26:55 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.
27:19 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:15 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.
28:36 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.
28:56 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.
29:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:42 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
30:06 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:31 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:14 Kobalt was out-microed by Catsup and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Catsup's line. Great positioning.
31:43 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:11 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
32:22 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.
32:45 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:19 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:54 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Catsup's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
34:31 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:39 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.
35:12 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.
35:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
36:03 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:20 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:37 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
36:57 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.
37:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:56 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
38:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:59 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.
39:28 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.
39:41 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:11 Catsup tried to harass Kobalt but Kobalt successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
40:25 Catsup harasses Kobalt's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
41:01 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
41:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:48 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.
42:03 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.
42:24 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.
42:39 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.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:06 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:53 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.
44:12 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.
44:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
45:13 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 goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
46:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
46:24 Kobalt's army is small compared to Catsup!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Catsup's force is a size larger.
46:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:00 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
47:15 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.
47:42 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.
48:10 Catsup successfully harasses Kobalt's economy.The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
48:31 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.
48:50 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:38 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
50:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:35 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.
50:51 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:07 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
51:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:11 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.
52:32 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:57 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
53:12 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
53:37 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:25 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Catsup.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Catsup late.
54:34 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.
55:11 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.
55:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
55:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
56:22 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Catsup's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
56:45 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
56:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
57:31 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
57:40 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
58:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Catsup GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Catsup taps.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Catsup.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:10 Catsup spawns at s2 in Orange while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Catsup at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:49 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Hatch.Catsup shows 12 Hatch — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:40 Catsup with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
5:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
5:42 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.
6:13 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
6:41 Kobalt is leading the game with more expansions than Catsup.Kobalt is out-expanding Catsup — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:18 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:21 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Catsup's speedlings!The early pressure works — Catsup breaks Kobalt's front door.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 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.
10:00 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:28 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Catsup's speedlings!The early pressure works — Catsup breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:52 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.
12:28 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:48 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.
13:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:05 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:20 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
14:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:09 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Catsup is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Catsup. The push continues.
🎙 The scales tip toward Catsup — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:30 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:36 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.
18:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:22 Catsup micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Catsup breaks Kobalt's position.
19:06 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:37 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.
20:07 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.
20:33 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Catsup — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:11 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Catsup's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Catsup breaks Kobalt's position.
22:34 Catsup destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Catsup cuts Kobalt's army in half.
22:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
23:42 Kobalt tried to harass Catsup but Catsup successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Catsup; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:05 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 (41 lines)
0:17 Catsup spawns in Orange at s2 while Kobalt spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Catsup spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:47 Catsup opens 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Catsup shows 12 Pool — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Catsup decides to expand.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Catsup starts moving out.Here it comes: Catsup crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:06 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:10 Catsup failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:58 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
5:30 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Catsup's army.Half of Catsup's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
5:59 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
6:50 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
7:18 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
8:01 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
8:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:39 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
10:06 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
10:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
11:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
12:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:42 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.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Catsup needs something special here.
13:12 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:19 Kobalt shot down Catsup's hatchery.Kobalt finds the weak point and Catsup's new base is gone.
14:58 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:34 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
16:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:52 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
17:27 Catsup lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
18:01 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
18:39 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Catsup taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Catsup taps.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Catsup.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Catsup spawning at s2 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s1.Catsup takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:48 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Hatch.Catsup commits to 12 Hatch; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:04 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
1:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:30 Catsup must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
4:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:18 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
4:54 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.
5:42 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.
5:55 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
7:04 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.
7:47 Catsup with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
8:16 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 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.
9:24 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:33 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:58 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:53 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Catsup — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:42 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.
13:08 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:43 Catsup decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
14:11 Both Catsup and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Catsup and Kobalt match each other.
14:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:24 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Catsup's speedlings!The early pressure works — Catsup breaks Kobalt's front door.
15:56 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
16:28 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.
16:52 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Catsup — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:53 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.
18:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:08 Catsup's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Catsup breaks Kobalt's position.
19:25 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:07 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.
20:41 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt types it out: GG.
Kobalt taps out. Catsup's mid game was simply better.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:08 Catsup spawns at s2 in Teal while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Red.Catsup in Teal at s2. Kobalt in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:34 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Hatch.Catsup commits to 12 Hatch; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:29 Catsup decides to expand.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
2:01 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:38 Catsup decides to start pushing across the map.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:15 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Catsup holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:40 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.
5:14 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:54 Catsup appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
6:29 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.
7:02 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:49 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:08 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:31 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
10:00 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.
10:26 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
11:01 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:32 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
12:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:55 Catsup with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Catsup — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:25 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:26 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
15:15 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
15:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:45 The battle outcome favors Catsup as Kobalt's armies melt into Catsup's armies' weapon fire!Catsup wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:20 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Catsup's force stays on that battlefield.
17:53 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Catsup's way right now.
18:25 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
19:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Catsup defeats Kobalt, settled in the early game.
Head to head
213 games
Catsup
132 – 81
Kobalt