Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:17 Universe spawns at s2 in White while Kobalt spawns at s3 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s2, Kobalt at s3.
0:29 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Universe's Siege Expand.The builds are down: Siege Expand from Universe, 2 Gate Goons from Kobalt.
— The early game —
0:54 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Kobalt starts expanding.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:41 Universe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:48 Kobalt failed to kill off Universe's defending marines.Universe holds the early rush without blinking.
3:12 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:46 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.
4:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:28 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:06 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:57 With really nice micro, Universe kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
6:29 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.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
7:19 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
7:40 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:55 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:53 With beautiful placement, Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:43 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
11:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
11:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:58 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Universe cleans it up.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:14 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.
13:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:45 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
14:41 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:10 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Universe will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Universe's force is a size larger.
15:33 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:51 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:09 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:04 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.
17:22 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.
17:40 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.
18:12 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Universe rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
18:25 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.
18:54 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:13 Universe is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Universe's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:06 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Universe abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
20:39 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
20:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Universe starts moving out.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
21:40 Universe appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Universe has the edge over Kobalt right now.
22:10 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
22:37 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:13 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Universe marches on.
23:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
24:02 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.
24:16 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.
24:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:16 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.
25:30 Universe destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Universe cuts Kobalt's army in half.
25:56 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.
26:30 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Universe's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Universe is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
27:10 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.
27:36 Universe appears to have more army than Kobalt!Universe's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
27:56 Universe decides to expand.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
28:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:42 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Universe's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Universe home with nothing.
29:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
29:27 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.
29:52 Universe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:07 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
30:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:04 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.
31:21 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.
31:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
32:06 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
32:46 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.
32:53 Universe decides to start pushing across the map.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:14 Universe has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Kobalt.Universe runs 1 more bases than Kobalt. That compounds.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:03 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.
34:25 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
34:51 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.
35:28 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:42 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:36 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Universe abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
36:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:08 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
37:41 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.
38:04 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:51 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Universe abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Universe breaks Kobalt's position.
39:18 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
39:32 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.
40:01 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.Good instincts from Universe; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:24 Attempting to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:09 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Universe's attacks.Universe commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
41:45 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.
42:08 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Universe's army.Kobalt cuts Universe's army in half.
42:29 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.
42:51 Universe has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.No surprises today — Universe's harassment is scouted early.
43:08 Kobalt is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
43:40 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Universe.Kobalt knocks, Universe answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
43:52 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Universe moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:48 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:51 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.
46:09 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
46:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:10 The storm never came. Universe's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
47:24 After that battle, Universe destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Universe took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Universe — a lead, but not a safe one.
47:50 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:13 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Universe rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
48:39 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Universe's foundation.
49:10 Universe decides to expand.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
49:27 Universe has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
49:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:08 The storm never came. Universe's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Universe breaks Kobalt late.
50:30 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
50:54 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.
🎙 Universe has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
51:33 Universe destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Kobalt's expansion burns — Universe tears it down.
51:42 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Universe starts the long push.Everything Universe has built comes forward at once.
52:02 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Universe defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (169 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Blue Universe spawning at s1 and Purple Kobalt spawning at s4.We're underway — Universe spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s4.
0:37 Universe opens 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Universe, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:02 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:50 Universe starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:57 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 Kobalt successfully pressures Universe with his dragoons! Universe is contained.Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:25 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
3:37 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.
4:03 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.
4:26 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
4:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:27 Kobalt successfully fends off Universe's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
6:03 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
6:14 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:44 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
7:18 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:37 Universe's army is small compared to Kobalt!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
7:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:21 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
8:45 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:03 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.
9:18 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:48 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
10:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:56 Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Universe's line. Great positioning.
11:21 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
11:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:20 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
12:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:57 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Universe seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
13:24 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.
13:54 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
14:01 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:30 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:44 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:34 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Universe seems to lose a lot in this battle!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:55 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.
16:21 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
16:49 Kobalt casts some storm! But Universe lost no workers.Good instincts from Universe; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:13 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:30 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.
17:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:31 Universe hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Universe's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Universe holds Kobalt.
18:49 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.
19:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
19:40 Dropship! Dropship! Universe drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Universe. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
19:57 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
20:14 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
21:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:26 Universe's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:13 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.
22:31 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:09 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:50 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.
24:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
24:35 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
24:48 Kobalt shot down Universe's command center.The base falls. Kobalt rips Universe's economy back a full step.
25:20 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:55 Aaaaaa, Universe's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Universe's foundation.
26:11 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:22 Universe's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
27:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:12 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.
27:31 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:45 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:16 Universe places down a command center.Quietly, Universe adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:38 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.
30:09 Fortunately enough for Universe, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Universe absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
30:21 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.
30:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:05 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
31:40 Universe's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:04 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:18 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.
32:36 All of a sudden, Universe has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:07 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:35 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.
33:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
34:25 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.
34:36 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:27 Universe was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Universe commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
35:47 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 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.
36:44 Cloaked wraiths from Universe are harassing Kobalt!Universe gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:08 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.
37:29 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
37:50 In terms of army size, Universe and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
38:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:33 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Universe seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Universe's position.
39:02 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.
39:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
39:34 Universe tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:12 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
40:39 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
40:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:06 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.
41:36 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
42:22 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.
42:46 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
43:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:31 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Universe's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Universe throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:00 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.
44:26 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.
44:50 Universe tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
45:14 Universe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
45:39 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
45:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:25 Stasis on the leading tanks! Universe's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Universe throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
46:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
46:58 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:26 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
48:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:09 Kobalt was out-microed by Universe and loses all his attacking forces.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:01 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.
49:16 Universe's army is small compared to Kobalt!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
49:46 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
50:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:32 Universe successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Universe holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Universe is a step behind and knows it.
50:56 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.
51:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:53 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
52:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:22 RECALL! Kobalt's entire army appears in the middle of Universe's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
53:02 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army.Half of Universe's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
53:22 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
53:35 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.
54:13 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Universe has left on the field.
54:26 Kobalt appears to have more army than Universe!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Universe right now.
54:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:11 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.
🎙 Universe is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
55:26 Universe lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
55:57 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.
56:18 Universe's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.The base falls. Kobalt rips Universe's economy back a full step.
56:49 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Universe GGs!Universe GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Universe taps out. Kobalt's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Universe spawns in Red at s4 while Kobalt spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Universe at s4, Kobalt at s2.
0:53 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Universe's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: Universe's 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:28 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:26 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:18 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Universe managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:18 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.
5:54 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
7:13 Universe moves out with his armies.Universe has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:41 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:48 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.
9:21 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army.Half of Universe's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
9:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
10:28 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.
11:06 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:44 Universe must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Universe is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
12:10 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:27 Kobalt fends off Universe's marines with his dragoons.Universe's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
14:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Universe destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Universe clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
— The late game —
14:30 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:59 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
15:52 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
16:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:41 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
17:33 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Universe has left on the field.
18:44 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
19:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Universe GGs!Universe GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Universe spawning at s3 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s1.We're underway — Universe spawns at s3, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:42 Universe gets 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Universe's 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:14 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
1:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:08 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 Universe fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Universe holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:45 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Universe's force stays on that battlefield.
5:15 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
5:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:21 Universe decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Universe tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:51 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
7:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:09 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
8:40 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:59 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.
9:36 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Universe!Kobalt needs production, fast; Universe's army has outgrown his.
10:06 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?
10:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:07 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Universe marches on.
11:33 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Universe as the game develops.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:53 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:15 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
13:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:41 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Universe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
15:23 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Universe pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:53 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.
16:32 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?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Universe is far ahead.
16:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:27 Universe successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Universe breaks Kobalt's front door.
18:01 Kobalt lost more than half of his army in that battle.Universe limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:23 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.
18:57 Universe decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Universe crosses the map with everything.
19:23 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.
20:01 Universe kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Universe wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:27 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.
21:17 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Universe has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
— The mid game —
21:43 Universe is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Universe starts the push.
22:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt types it out: GG.
Kobalt taps out. Universe's early game was simply better.
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■ Kobalt
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■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:07 Universe spawns in Purple at s4 while Kobalt spawns in Teal at s1.Universe in Purple at s4. Kobalt in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Universe gets Deep Six against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Universe shows Deep Six — Kobalt has gone 2 Gate Goons. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Universe desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Universe tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:33 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:27 Kobalt successfully fends off Universe's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:52 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.
4:17 Universe has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:48 Universe figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Universe goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:27 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
5:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:46 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
7:06 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
8:09 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:39 Universe decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
9:02 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
9:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:04 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Universe continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
10:17 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
10:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
11:19 Currently, neither Universe nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Universe and Kobalt match each other.
11:57 Universe bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Universe: the first units are already marching.
12:21 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:17 Universe's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!Universe wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
13:50 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:34 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:15 Universe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
— The mid game —
15:40 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:59 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:52 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Universe seems to lose a lot in this battle!Universe's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
17:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:53 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:23 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
18:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:20 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.
19:45 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:20 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.
20:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
— The late game —
21:01 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:47 Universe places down a command center.More workers, more money: Universe expands.
22:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:35 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.
23:01 Universe lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
23:22 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:00 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Universe!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Universe should not take this fight.
24:27 Nice try from Universe to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Universe.
24:56 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
25:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:14 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.
26:53 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:18 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
27:46 Kobalt shot down Universe's command center.Universe's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
28:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Universe taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Universe taps.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Universe.
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Universe
■ Kobalt
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Blue Universe spawning at s2 and Red Kobalt spawning at s3.Universe takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s3 in Red.
0:32 Universe opens Siege Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Universe shows Siege Expand — Kobalt has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Universe places down a command center.Universe takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:25 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?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:55 With really nice micro, Universe kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Universe's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:40 Eager to end the game, Universe moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Universe pushes.
5:58 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:30 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:07 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:23 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Universe's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:50 After that battle, Universe still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
9:54 Currently, neither Universe nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Universe and Kobalt yet.
10:19 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:31 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
11:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Universe seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
12:26 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Universe while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
13:18 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
13:34 Universe places down a command center.Universe plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:14 Universe lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Universe's front door.
15:42 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Universe's army.Half of Universe's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
16:30 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Universe keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:55 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:00 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.
18:37 About half of Universe's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
19:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Universe — the losses are light.
19:38 Universe dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Universe. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
20:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Universe GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Universe taps.
Universe taps out. Kobalt's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
75 games
Universe
24 – 51
Kobalt