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■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:14 Kobalt spawns in Teal at s3 while Bedford spawns in Red at s4.Kobalt in Teal at s3. Bedford in Red at s4. The map is set.
0:43 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Bedford's 12 Pool.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Bedford has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:39 Bedford decides to expand.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
4:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:45 Kobalt kills off all of Bedford's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
5:18 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.
5:57 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
6:48 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:10 Kobalt kills off all of Bedford's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Bedford's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
8:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:57 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:35 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:09 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:07 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
11:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:20 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.
12:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
13:50 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:24 Kobalt appears to have more army than Bedford!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Bedford right now.
14:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:13 Kobalt kills off Bedford's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Bedford wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
15:47 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.
16:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
16:45 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:15 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
18:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:57 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.
19:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 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.
20:39 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.
21:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:44 All of a sudden, Bedford has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Bedford's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
22:04 About half of Bedford's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:29 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.
23:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Bedford taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Bedford taps.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 Kobalt spawns at s3 in Blue while Bedford spawns at s4 in Green.Kobalt takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Bedford settles in at s4 in Green.
0:48 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Bedford's 12 Pool.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Bedford has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
2:32 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:01 Bedford kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Bedford doesn't even slow down.
4:27 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
6:39 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:24 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:37 Bedford kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Bedford. The push continues.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:34 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
9:56 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:42 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:50 Bedford with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Bedford's defense was already in place.
12:11 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Jazz edges ahead on army strength.
12:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:17 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Bedford's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Bedford's army has outgrown his.
14:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
15:06 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
15:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:04 Bedford kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Bedford. The push continues.
16:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
17:22 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Jazz — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:47 Bedford decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
18:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:03 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Bedford's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Bedford takes the middle of the game.
19:27 Bedford only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Bedford cuts Kobalt's army in half.
— The late game —
20:06 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
20:38 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.
21:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt taps out. Jazz's mid game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:15 Kobalt spawns in Yellow at s3 while Bedford spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s3, Bedford at s2.
0:29 Bedford opens 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand against Bedford's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 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.
1:57 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:34 With beautiful placement, Bedford successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Bedford takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
3:56 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:26 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:08 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Bedford tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:31 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.
7:03 Bedford with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Bedford breaks Kobalt's front door.
7:42 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.
8:08 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:00 Bedford is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
9:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:55 Bedford successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Bedford holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
10:21 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:54 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.
11:21 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Bedford will just roll him over!Kobalt needs production, fast; Bedford's army has outgrown his.
11:38 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:13 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
12:51 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
13:17 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
13:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:57 With really nice micro, Bedford's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Bedford's early aggression takes the lead.
14:27 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:55 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:22 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.
16:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:29 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Bedford's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Bedford breaks Kobalt's position.
16:53 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
17:30 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.
17:57 Bedford's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Bedford's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
18:22 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.
18:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:11 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:21 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.
— The late game —
20:33 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:11 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.
21:37 Bedford brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:36 Bedford's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Bedford breaks Kobalt's position.
22:48 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Jazz edges ahead on army strength.
23:34 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.
23:58 Bedford brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:40 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.
25:11 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
25:49 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:06 Bedford destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Bedford level the expansion.
26:48 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.
27:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Jazz defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Jazz
economy
Play-by-play (126 lines)
0:12 The Purple Kobalt spawns at s2 while White Bedford spawns at s1.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Bedford answers from s1.
0:31 Bedford opens 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand against Bedford's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
1:53 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 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?
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:53 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.
3:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:04 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:28 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:02 Bedford decides to start pushing across the map.Bedford has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:22 Bedford's army is small compared to Kobalt!Bedford needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:34 Kobalt failed to break Bedford's zergling line of defense.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Bedford's defense was already in place.
7:12 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.
7:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
8:00 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:17 Bedford's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Bedford: the first units are already marching.
8:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:00 With really nice micro, Bedford's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Bedford's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:27 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:56 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.
10:29 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:53 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?
11:08 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:58 Bedford failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Bedford's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
12:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
12:43 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
— The mid game —
13:30 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.
14:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:16 Bedford's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Bedford breaks Kobalt's position.
14:43 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:05 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Bedford's army.Kobalt cuts Bedford's army in half.
15:31 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Bedford.Kobalt goes for the raid — Bedford is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:09 Bedford places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
16:36 Where is Bedford's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Bedford's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Bedford's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:02 Bedford decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
17:26 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Bedford will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Bedford's force is a size larger.
17:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
18:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:37 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.
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
19:27 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:51 Kobalt casts some storm! But Bedford lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Bedford shuts the door on Kobalt.
19:59 Bedford decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Bedford crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:40 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:24 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.
21:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Bedford — the losses are light.
22:20 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:36 Bedford successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Bedford shuts the door on Kobalt.
22:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Bedford! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Bedford gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:28 Bedford decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
23:54 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Bedford!Kobalt needs production, fast; Bedford's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:32 Bedford brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Kobalt had the observers and archons to deal with. Kobalt successfully defended Bedford's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Bedford.
24:58 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:33 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.
25:59 Where is Bedford's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Bedford's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Bedford's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:14 Bedford decides to move out with his armies.Bedford tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:59 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.
27:24 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:51 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:17 Where is Bedford's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Bedford's mineral line!Bedford looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
28:41 In terms of army size, Bedford is behind Kobalt!Bedford needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
29:03 Bedford scouted Kobalt's attempt to harass!Bedford's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
29:30 Bedford scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
29:58 Aaaaaa, Bedford's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Bedford's economy takes a real hit.
30:11 Bedford brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:57 Bedford's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Bedford's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Bedford!The mid-game push crashes through — Bedford breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:31 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.
31:56 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
32:19 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.
32:37 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.
33:12 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.
33:25 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.
33:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Bedford's force and backs off.
34:31 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.
34:49 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Bedford's economy.Kobalt knocks, Bedford answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:21 Bedford brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:04 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Bedford's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Bedford's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Bedford.
36:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:51 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.
37:07 Eager to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.Bedford tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:37 Kobalt's army is small compared to Bedford!Kobalt needs production, fast; Bedford's army has outgrown his.
38:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:34 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Bedford's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:15 Bedford lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:41 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.
40:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
40:19 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.
🎙 The tide turns. Jazz comes out of that exchange ahead.
41:01 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:35 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Bedford pushes.This is the big one — Bedford commits the late-game army.
42:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:33 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Bedford breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Bedford breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 It's all going Jazz's way right now.
42:52 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
43:29 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.
43:49 Bedford starts pushing across the map.Bedford tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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 (87 lines)
0:20 Kobalt spawns in Red at s2 while Bedford spawns in Blue at s3.Kobalt in Red at s2. Bedford in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:43 Bedford opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Bedford has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
2:05 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Attempting to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
2:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:19 Bedford successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Bedford's line. Great positioning.
3:47 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.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:03 Bedford decides to expand.More workers, more money: Bedford expands.
5:32 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.
6:01 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.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
6:18 Bedford failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
6:57 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.
7:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Bedford seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:41 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:43 Bedford lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Bedford's front door.
8:58 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 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.
10:24 Bedford pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Bedford goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:52 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Bedford!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Bedford's force is a size larger.
11:21 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:10 Kobalt kills off all of Bedford's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Bedford's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
12:48 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.
13:14 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.
13:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:05 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:44 Kobalt was out-microed by Bedford and loses all his attacking forces.Bedford holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:11 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt clips Bedford's army — real damage, but Bedford fights on.
15:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Bedford keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:07 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:59 Bedford places down a hatchery.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:28 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.
18:08 Bedford burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!Bedford absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:33 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:54 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:24 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Bedford.Kobalt goes for the raid — Bedford is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:57 Attempting to end the game, Bedford moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
20:19 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Bedford's.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Bedford match each other.
20:42 Bedford starts expanding.Quietly, Bedford adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:31 The battle outcome favors Bedford as Kobalt's armies melt into Bedford's armies' weapon fire!Bedford wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:56 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:19 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
23:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Bedford! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Bedford. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
23:29 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:44 Kobalt harasses Bedford's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Bedford's economy takes a real hit.
24:19 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.
24:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
24:59 Bedford's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Bedford breaks Kobalt's position.
25:39 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Bedford pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:59 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Bedford's force and backs off.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
26:21 Bedford shot down Kobalt's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Bedford level the expansion.
27:03 Bedford brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Bedford's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:28 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:43 Bedford places down a hatchery.Bedford takes another base — the economy widens.
28:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:45 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.
29:16 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.
29:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Bedford's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Bedford's force and backs off.
30:07 Bedford starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Bedford pushes.
🎙 It's all going Jazz's way right now.
30:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:52 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Bedford's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Bedford breaks Kobalt's position.
31:28 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Bedford's force stays on that battlefield.
31:58 After that battle, Bedford still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
32:21 Bedford destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Kobalt's expansion burns — Bedford tears it down.
32:42 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.
33:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Jazz takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
3 games
Kobalt
1 – 2
Jazz