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■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (155 lines)
0:13 Kobalt spawns in Green at s4 while Bedford spawns in Yellow at s1.Kobalt takes s4 in Green; across the map, Bedford settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:23 Bedford opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Bedford answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:26 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:03 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:48 Kobalt kills off Bedford's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Bedford's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
3:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 It seems that Bedford only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Bedford takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
4:02 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:21 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:49 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:56 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Bedford is continuing to push across the map!Bedford wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:34 It seems that Bedford only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Bedford takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
6:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Bedford's.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Bedford match each other.
7:32 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 Bedford is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:39 Bedford lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Bedford's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:20 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
9:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:16 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
10:50 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:15 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:05 Kobalt failed to kill off Bedford's defending zerglings.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Bedford's defense was already in place.
12:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:13 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:22 Bedford decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
13:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:26 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
14:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:12 Bedford's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
15:23 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
15:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:25 What a pity! Bedford managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Bedford knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
16:32 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:52 Bedford now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:53 Kobalt made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Bedford's hydralisks! Bedford has to back off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Bedford gained nothing for the cost.
18:06 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
18:39 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:58 With a successful harassment, Kobalt hurts Bedford's economy.Bedford looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
19:22 Bedford's army is small compared to Kobalt!Bedford is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:56 Where is Bedford's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Bedford's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Bedford's economy takes a real hit.
20:20 What a pity! Bedford managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Bedford.
20:31 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:57 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Bedford.
21:31 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
21:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
22:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:32 Bedford successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Bedford cleans it up.
22:59 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Bedford's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:16 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
23:42 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Bedford knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
24:03 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:40 Kobalt's army is small compared to Bedford!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Bedford's force is a size larger.
25:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:27 Kobalt can't push any further as Bedford burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!Bedford absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
25:34 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
26:37 Bedford successfully harasses Kobalt's economy.Beautiful harassment from Bedford. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:25 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
27:38 Bedford moves out with his armies.Bedford has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:26 Bedford's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
28:45 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
29:18 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:30 Bedford shot down Kobalt's nexus.Kobalt's expansion burns — Bedford tears it down.
29:54 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Jazz as the game develops.
30:30 Bedford has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:03 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Bedford is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Bedford marches on.
31:40 Bedford only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Bedford cuts Kobalt's army in half.
31:53 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:18 Bedford decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
32:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
33:04 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:35 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:02 Bedford micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
34:18 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
34:47 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:02 Kobalt's army is small compared to Bedford!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Bedford's force is a size larger.
35:22 Bedford has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:20 Bedford's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Bedford's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Bedford!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
36:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Bedford destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Bedford clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
37:01 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Bedford's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Bedford's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:32 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
37:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Bedford starts moving out.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
38:37 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.
39:08 Kobalt was out-microed by Bedford and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Bedford's line. Great positioning.
39:19 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:48 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
40:21 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Bedford's workers!Bedford looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
40:29 Kobalt casts some storm! But Bedford lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Bedford answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Bedford starts moving out.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
41:32 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.
41:46 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Bedford's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
42:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
42:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
42:56 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
43:26 Bedford decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
43:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:14 Bedford was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:26 Bedford destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Bedford clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
44:51 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:09 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:46 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Bedford commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Bedford moves out to end it.
46:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:19 Bedford's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Bedford holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
47:12 Bedford only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Bedford cuts Kobalt's army in half.
47:32 Kobalt's army is small compared to Bedford!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Bedford's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:08 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:24 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Bedford pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Bedford moves out to end it.
48:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:18 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Bedford's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Bedford's late-game push decides it.
49:31 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:04 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
50:25 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Bedford pushes.This is the big one — Bedford commits the late-game army.
50:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:16 Plague on the templar, and Bedford's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Bedford's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Slight advantage Jazz as the game develops.
51:41 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
52:19 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Bedford's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Bedford's foundation.
52:55 Eager to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.Bedford has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Jazz takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (148 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Kobalt spawning at s2 and Yellow Bedford spawning at s1.Kobalt in Teal at s2. Bedford in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:25 Bedford gets Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Bedford answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:20 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Bedford starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
2:24 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Bedford!Kobalt needs production, fast; Bedford's army has outgrown his.
2:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:18 Kobalt kills off Bedford's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Bedford wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:42 Bedford has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
4:01 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
4:24 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:23 Bedford is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:36 Bedford failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
6:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:35 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:58 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
8:20 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
8:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:08 Kobalt kills off Bedford's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Bedford wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
9:39 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:11 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
10:28 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:00 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:19 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:53 Bedford failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Bedford's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
12:31 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
12:53 Bedford has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
13:20 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:45 Bedford is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Bedford is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
13:54 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
14:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:57 Kobalt kills off Bedford's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
15:04 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:27 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
16:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
16:28 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:43 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
17:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:23 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Bedford's zerglings and hydralisks.Bedford's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
17:58 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
18:50 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:00 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
19:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
19:50 Bedford failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Bedford's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
20:17 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:45 It seems that Bedford only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Bedford takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
21:08 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
21:30 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
21:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:10 Kobalt's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Bedford's position.
22:42 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
23:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:26 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
23:56 Kobalt is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Bedford.Kobalt is starving on bases while Bedford spreads across the map.
24:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:36 Bedford burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Bedford holds Kobalt.
25:10 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:37 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
25:48 What a pity! Bedford managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Bedford.
26:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:49 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.
27:07 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Bedford's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
27:17 Bedford has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
27:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
28:09 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:10 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Bedford's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Bedford's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
29:26 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:57 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Bedford! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Bedford chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:42 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Bedford's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Bedford should not take this fight.
30:56 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!Bedford gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:23 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:12 Kobalt kills off Bedford's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Bedford's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
32:38 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
32:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:21 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!Bedford gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:44 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:43 All of a sudden, Bedford has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:07 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:18 Bedford destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Bedford clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
35:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Bedford! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Bedford gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:16 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:41 Bedford now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:22 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Bedford didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Bedford.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:34 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:13 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:35 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
— The late game —
39:00 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Bedford commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Bedford moves out to end it.
39:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:51 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Bedford.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
39:58 Bedford has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
41:02 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Bedford knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:23 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
41:30 Bedford is leading the game with more expansions than Kobalt.Economically it's Bedford's game right now; Kobalt is falling behind on bases.
41:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:38 Bedford ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Kobalt is inside the third.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Bedford late.
42:47 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:14 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
43:29 What a pity! Bedford managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:05 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!Kobalt looks away for one second and Bedford makes him pay for it.
44:21 What a pity! Bedford managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:41 In terms of army size, Bedford is behind Kobalt!Bedford is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
45:21 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Bedford!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Bedford should not take this fight.
45:30 Bedford is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Bedford needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
46:04 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!Beautiful harassment from Bedford. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
46:23 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!The raid lands — Bedford chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
46:58 Kobalt appears to have more army than Bedford!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Bedford right now.
47:12 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Bedford!Bedford gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:45 Kobalt is having a hard time catching up with Bedford's number of expansions.Kobalt needs an expansion soon or Bedford's economy simply wins this.
47:58 Bedford tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Bedford goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:17 Bedford's army is small compared to Kobalt!Bedford needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
48:46 Bedford harasses Kobalt's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Bedford. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
49:21 Nice try from Bedford to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Bedford.
49:43 What a pity! Bedford managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:56 In terms of army size, Bedford is behind Kobalt!Bedford is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
50:20 Nice try from Bedford to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:41 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
51:00 Bedford having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Bedford looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Kobalt takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:08 Kobalt spawns at s2 in Yellow while Bedford spawns at s1 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s2, Bedford at s1.
0:32 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Bedford's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, Overpool from Bedford.
— The early game —
1:15 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
2:24 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:06 The battle outcome favors Bedford as Kobalt's armies melt into Bedford's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Bedford. The push continues.
4:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Bedford while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Bedford managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:36 Kobalt's army is small compared to Bedford!Kobalt needs production, fast; Bedford's army has outgrown his.
6:13 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:36 Bedford decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Bedford tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:41 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
8:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:55 Kobalt failed to break Bedford's zergling line of defense.Bedford holds the early rush without blinking.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:43 Bedford destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Bedford cuts Kobalt's army in half.
10:13 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:59 Eager to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
11:31 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.
12:01 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Bedford's speedlings!The early pressure works — Bedford breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Jazz — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:28 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
13:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:28 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
14:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:47 Bedford with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!Kobalt wasn't ready. Bedford's early aggression takes the lead.
15:18 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
15:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The late game —
16:28 Bedford decides to move out with his armies.Bedford has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Jazz's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
17:13 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:27 The battle outcome favors Bedford as Kobalt's armies melt into Bedford's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Bedford marches on.
🎙 It's all going Jazz's way right now.
19:05 The attack was a success, Kobalt lost more than half of his army in that battle.Bedford limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:28 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:05 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Bedford.The base falls. Bedford rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
20:28 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
21:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Jazz closes it out over Kobalt.
Head to head
5 games
Kobalt
1 – 4
Jazz