Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
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■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Red Universe spawns at s4 while Teal Kobalt spawns at s1.Universe takes s4 in Red; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:46 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: Universe's 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:23 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:21 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:18 Universe is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
4:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:33 Universe fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Universe's defense was already in place.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:36 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
6:20 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:52 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
7:13 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:44 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:00 Universe fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Universe holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:36 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 After that battle, Universe destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Universe cuts Kobalt's army in half.
10:44 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:54 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
12:21 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
12:47 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
13:18 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:55 At the moment, Universe seems to have more units than Kobalt.Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
14:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:08 The battle outcome favors Universe as Kobalt's armies melt into Universe's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Universe. The push continues.
15:47 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:19 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
16:45 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
17:17 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Universe is far ahead.
17:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:33 With really nice micro, Universe kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Universe's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
19:05 The attack was a success, Kobalt lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Universe — more than half the force is gone.
19:37 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:10 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
20:42 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
21:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Universe takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:17 The Purple Universe spawns at s3 while Orange Kobalt spawns at s4.We're underway — Universe spawns at s3, Kobalt answers from s4.
0:36 Kobalt gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Universe's 1 Fact Double Expand.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Universe, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
0:57 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:02 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Universe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
3:21 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
4:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:49 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
5:13 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:00 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:12 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
7:03 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
7:29 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:15 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Universe's line. Great positioning.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
10:13 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:35 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:01 Kobalt's army is small compared to Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
11:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:51 Universe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
12:01 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:31 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
— The mid game —
13:00 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:38 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Universe's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Universe holds Kobalt.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:26 Universe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
15:03 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
15:20 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:32 Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Universe's line. Great positioning.
16:41 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:15 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
17:25 Universe's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
17:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
18:16 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
18:49 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:02 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:37 It seems like Universe ran out of scans! Kobalt's dark templars killed off Universe's pushing armies!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Universe gained nothing for the cost.
20:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
20:28 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
20:46 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
20:57 Universe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Universe goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:25 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:41 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Universe's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
22:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:10 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Universe's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
23:33 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army.Kobalt cuts Universe's army in half.
23:55 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:20 Universe's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.No reinforcements in time: Universe watches Kobalt level the expansion.
24:32 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
25:05 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:26 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
25:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:09 Kobalt's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Universe's tank came bombarding into the scene! Kobalt has to fall back!Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
27:03 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Universe looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
27:33 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:59 Both Universe and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
28:29 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
28:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:06 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Universe's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Universe holds Kobalt.
29:26 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:12 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:54 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
31:40 With beautiful placement, Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:27 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:34 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
33:11 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:27 Both Universe and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
33:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:22 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
34:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:51 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
35:21 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:51 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
36:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:42 It seems like Universe ran out of scans! Kobalt's dark templars killed off Universe's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Universe.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:51 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:06 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
39:03 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Universe held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Universe simply refuses to lose.
39:21 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:31 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
39:53 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:44 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Universe's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
41:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:44 Stasis on the leading tanks! Universe's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:54 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:26 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:47 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:06 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
43:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:54 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Universe held everything.Universe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:12 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
44:39 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:12 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
45:21 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
45:54 At the moment, neither Universe nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:36 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kobalt kills the rest at leisure. Universe is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
47:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:15 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
47:50 Kobalt shot down Universe's command center.Kobalt finds the weak point and Universe's new base is gone.
48:06 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
48:28 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
48:52 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
49:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:41 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Universe's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
49:58 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
50:45 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:36 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Universe cleans it up.Universe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
52:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
53:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:42 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Universe's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Universe has left on the field.
53:51 Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army after that battle.Half of Universe's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
54:18 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
54:39 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
55:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!Universe GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Universe spawning at s2 and White Kobalt spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s3.
0:33 Universe opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 1 Fact Double Expand from Universe, 14 Nexus from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:09 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:50 Kobalt successfully pressures Universe with his dragoons! Universe is contained.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
4:08 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:57 Kobalt starts expanding.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:25 Universe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
6:45 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:46 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Universe can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
8:23 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
9:14 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
9:56 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
10:33 Kobalt appears to have more army than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
10:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:21 Universe failed to kill off Kobalt's defending dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
11:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:31 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:58 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:37 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
13:58 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.
14:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:54 Universe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
15:38 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
15:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:38 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
17:25 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Universe's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
18:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
18:30 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
18:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:38 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:59 Universe is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Kobalt.Universe needs an expansion soon or Kobalt's economy simply wins this.
20:33 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Universe is a step behind and knows it.
21:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:29 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Universe's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
22:16 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
23:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!That's it. Universe looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Universe, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (327 lines)
0:10 Universe spawns at s3 in Teal while Kobalt spawns at s4 in Red.Universe takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s4 in Red.
0:30 Universe gets 14 CC against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Universe commits to 14 CC; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:44 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:25 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:41 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Universe's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
3:10 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
3:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:34 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:49 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:29 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Universe cleans it up.
5:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:25 Universe's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
7:39 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:12 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:58 With really nice micro, Universe kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:56 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:38 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
10:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
11:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
12:11 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:18 Universe starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
12:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:32 Universe brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Kobalt's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Universe gained nothing for the cost.
13:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
14:19 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:35 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:02 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
15:30 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:53 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
16:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:25 With a few well placed mines, Universe swept through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
16:52 Universe destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
17:02 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:27 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
17:45 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:17 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
19:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:19 All of a sudden, Universe has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Universe's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
19:42 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
19:59 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:55 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Universe shuts the door on Kobalt.
21:15 Universe's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:01 With a few well placed mines, Universe swept through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
22:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:45 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:00 Universe's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
23:17 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
23:45 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:08 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
24:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:42 With a few well placed mines, Universe swept through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
25:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:35 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
25:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:06 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:49 Universe failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Kobalt successfully defended his push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Universe gained nothing for the cost.
27:21 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:59 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
28:26 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
28:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:06 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Universe is slicing through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Universe takes the middle of the game.
29:22 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:12 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:37 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:47 Both Universe and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Universe and Kobalt are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:30 Universe failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Kobalt successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Universe.
31:53 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:57 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
33:59 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Universe's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
34:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
34:56 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
35:24 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
35:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
35:53 Universe's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Universe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
36:24 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:00 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
37:33 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:09 Universe's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Universe simply refuses to lose.
38:34 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
38:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
39:23 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
39:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
40:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:13 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kobalt kills the rest at leisure. Universe is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
40:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:08 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
41:23 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
41:45 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:22 Kobalt kills off Universe's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
42:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
43:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
43:29 Universe tried to harass Kobalt but Kobalt successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
43:48 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:22 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:36 Kobalt is leading the game with more expansions than Universe.Kobalt runs 1 more bases than Universe. That compounds.
44:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:22 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Universe is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Universe. The push continues.
45:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
46:12 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
46:29 Universe moves out with his armies.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:52 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
47:19 The battle to decide the game begins!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.
47:33 Universe sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Universe throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
47:59 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
48:19 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
48:51 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
48:58 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
49:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:53 Kobalt's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Universe has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
50:16 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
50:36 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:49 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
51:13 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
51:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:54 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kobalt kills the rest at leisure. Universe is in ruins.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
52:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
52:39 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
52:52 Universe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Universe goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
53:28 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
53:52 Kobalt has more expansions than Universe.Economically it's Kobalt's game right now; Universe is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:19 Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
54:48 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
55:41 Attempting to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
55:48 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
56:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:30 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
57:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
57:14 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
57:36 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
58:06 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:43 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
59:14 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:34 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
59:57 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
60:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
60:49 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Universe's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
61:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
62:02 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt needs production, fast; Universe's army has outgrown his.
62:32 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.This is the big one — Universe commits the late-game army.
62:48 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
63:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:27 Kobalt kills off Universe's armies and continues pushing!Universe's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:44 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:32 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
64:51 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
65:15 In terms of army size, Universe and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
65:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:12 The battle outcome favors Universe as Kobalt's armies melt into Universe's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Universe doesn't even slow down.
66:19 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:53 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:14 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
67:30 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
67:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:13 With beautiful placement, Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
68:43 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
69:15 Universe has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.No surprises today — Universe's harassment is scouted early.
69:34 Seems like Kobalt is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
69:52 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:32 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
70:42 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
70:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:24 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Universe held everything.Universe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
71:56 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
72:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
72:35 Universe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
72:55 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
73:24 In terms of army size, Universe and Kobalt are around equal.Unit for unit, Universe and Kobalt are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:09 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Universe's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
74:18 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
74:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:12 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Kobalt gets into Universe's mineral line — workers are dying.
75:22 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
75:55 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
76:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
76:35 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Universe held everything.Universe holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:01 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Universe's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
77:19 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:40 Universe starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
78:04 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
78:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:44 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
79:14 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Universe's force and backs off.
79:43 Universe starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
80:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
80:45 Universe breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Universe's late-game push decides it.
81:07 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:55 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Universe is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
82:12 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
82:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
82:59 Kobalt's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Universe has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
83:29 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:55 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:18 Kobalt has more expansions than Universe.Kobalt is out-expanding Universe — the money game is tilting.
84:25 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
84:56 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
85:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
85:29 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Universe cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Universe simply refuses to lose.
86:02 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
86:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:45 Attempting to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
87:03 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
87:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
87:54 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kobalt kills the rest at leisure. Universe is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
88:04 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
88:35 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:02 Universe moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
89:19 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
89:26 Kobalt is leading the game with more expansions than Universe.Kobalt runs 1 more bases than Universe. That compounds.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
90:04 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.
90:17 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Universe is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Universe. The push continues.
90:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:57 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:22 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Universe looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
91:55 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
92:02 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
92:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
92:50 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
93:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
93:31 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:57 Where is Universe's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Universe's mineral line!Universe looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
94:27 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Universe.Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
94:34 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
94:57 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.
95:30 Kobalt's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Universe has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
95:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
96:31 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
96:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
97:19 Kobalt kills off Universe's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
97:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
98:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:27 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
98:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
98:57 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Universe's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
99:25 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
99:46 It seems that Universe only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
100:09 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
100:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
100:40 Kobalt's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Universe has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
101:13 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:41 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
101:49 Universe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
102:20 Universe's army is small compared to Kobalt!Universe needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
102:28 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Universe is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
103:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
103:18 RECALL! Kobalt's entire army appears in the middle of Universe's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Universe late.
103:47 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:03 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:18 Universe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Universe knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
104:38 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
105:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Universe taps.
Universe taps out. Kobalt's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:18 Universe spawns at s3 in Blue while Kobalt spawns at s4 in Green.Universe in Blue at s3. Kobalt in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:39 Kobalt gets 14 Nexus against Universe's 1 Fact Double Expand.Universe commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Kobalt answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:19 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:15 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Universe is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Universe doesn't even slow down.
4:47 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Universe's army.Kobalt clips Universe's army — real damage, but Universe fights on.
5:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:39 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:05 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:46 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:47 Universe failed to kill off Kobalt's defending dragoons.Universe's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:30 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
11:01 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:33 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
12:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:48 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Universe's attacks.Universe commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
13:31 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:51 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
14:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
15:07 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:46 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
16:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:00 All of a sudden, Universe has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Universe's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
17:31 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
18:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
— The mid game —
18:33 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Universe taps.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Universe, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
76 games
Universe
25 – 51
Kobalt