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■ Kobalt
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (185 lines)
0:14 The Green Kobalt spawns at s1 while Teal Pillowslip spawns at s2.Kobalt takes s1 in Green; across the map, Pillowslip settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:33 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Pillowslip's Overpool.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Pillowslip answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
0:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
1:49 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
2:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:52 Kobalt failed to kill off Pillowslip's defending zerglings.Pillowslip holds the early rush without blinking.
3:04 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
4:31 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:51 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
5:17 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:35 With really nice micro, Pillowslip's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Kobalt's front door.
6:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
6:25 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 At the moment, Pillowslip seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Pillowslip has the edge over Kobalt right now.
7:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:35 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:54 Attempting to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
8:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:34 Pillowslip with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:50 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:14 Pillowslip decides to move out with his armies.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:34 Pillowslip decides to expand.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
11:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:14 Kobalt failed to break Pillowslip's zergling line of defense.Pillowslip holds the early rush without blinking.
11:30 Kobalt destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army after that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
12:02 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:44 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.
13:10 Pillowslip now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Pillowslip's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:52 Kobalt kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
14:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Pillowslip clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
14:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
15:31 Aaaaaa, Pillowslip's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Pillowslip looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:54 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Pillowslip's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Pillowslip right now.
16:05 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
16:27 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Pillowslip knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
17:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:27 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
17:41 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.
18:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:37 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
18:50 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
19:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:01 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
20:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:04 Pillowslip scourged some of Kobalt's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Pillowslip holds Kobalt.
21:29 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:25 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Pillowslip's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Pillowslip shuts the door on Kobalt.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:35 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:32 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
23:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:22 All of a sudden, Pillowslip has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
24:38 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
25:11 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
25:31 Without any further reinforcements, Pillowslip's expansion is decimated by Kobalt's armies.Pillowslip's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
25:49 In terms of army size, Pillowslip is behind Kobalt!Pillowslip needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:03 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
26:37 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:12 Pillowslip's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Pillowslip!Pillowslip absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
27:52 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
28:15 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
28:38 Where is Pillowslip's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Pillowslip's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Pillowslip's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:52 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.
29:22 Pillowslip decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:51 Pillowslip's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Pillowslip!Pillowslip absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
30:29 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
30:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:06 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
31:34 Attempting to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Pillowslip crosses the map with everything.
32:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:22 Pillowslip's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Pillowslip's position.
32:31 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
33:25 What a pity! Pillowslip 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 Pillowslip.
33:41 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
34:23 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Pillowslip's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Pillowslip right now.
34:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:02 With beautiful placement, Pillowslip successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Pillowslip holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
35:24 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
35:38 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Pillowslip clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
36:10 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:30 Pillowslip brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Pillowslip's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:09 Kobalt kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
37:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Kobalt clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
38:03 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:28 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
38:57 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Pillowslip commits to the break.This is the big one — Pillowslip commits the late-game army.
39:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:30 Pillowslip kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Pillowslip marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:03 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Pillowslip clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
40:27 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:37 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
41:14 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Pillowslip commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Pillowslip moves out to end it.
41:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:01 Pillowslip's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Pillowslip breaks Kobalt late.
42:25 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:32 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:52 Pillowslip shot down Kobalt's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Pillowslip level the expansion.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:22 Pillowslip has more expansions than Kobalt.Economically it's Pillowslip's game right now; Kobalt is falling behind on bases.
43:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
44:14 Pillowslip 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 Pillowslip.
44:37 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:12 Pillowslip successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Pillowslip's line. Great positioning.
45:45 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:01 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
46:21 What a pity! Pillowslip 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:45 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
47:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:45 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Pillowslip holds.Pillowslip holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:09 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:22 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:37 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Pillowslip's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Pillowslip is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:11 Pillowslip has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.Pillowslip's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
49:38 Seems like Kobalt is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
49:58 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Pillowslip's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Pillowslip's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:21 At the moment, Pillowslip seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Pillowslip has the edge over Kobalt right now.
50:41 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Pillowslip's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Pillowslip's foundation.
51:14 It seems like Pillowslip has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Pillowslip has the edge over Kobalt right now.
51:21 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Pillowslip's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Pillowslip's force is a size larger.
51:42 At the moment, Pillowslip seems to have more units than Kobalt.Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
52:06 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Pillowslip's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Pillowslip yet.
52:36 Pillowslip's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
52:51 Pillowslip decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
53:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:42 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Pillowslip's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Pillowslip breaks Kobalt late.
54:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
54:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
54:43 Pillowslip appears to have more army than Kobalt!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
55:08 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Pillowslip's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
55:31 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Pillowslip's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
55:58 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Pillowslip!Kobalt needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
56:15 At the moment, Pillowslip seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Pillowslip has the edge over Kobalt right now.
56:55 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Pillowslip goes in.Everything Pillowslip has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:31 Pillowslip spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Kobalt is still standing.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
57:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Pillowslip clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
58:13 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:45 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Pillowslip's.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Pillowslip match each other.
59:07 Pillowslip appears to have more army than Kobalt!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
59:23 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Pillowslip's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Pillowslip's force is a size larger.
59:55 It seems like Pillowslip has more units than Kobalt!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
60:11 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Pillowslip will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Pillowslip's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:48 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Pillowslip!Kobalt needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
61:03 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Pillowslip's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
61:20 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Pillowslip will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Pillowslip's force is a size larger.
61:57 An unexpected all-in from Kobalt decimates all of Pillowslip's armies.One attack to decide it all, and Kobalt makes it count against Pillowslip.
62:04 Kobalt wins after a long battle.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Kobalt.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Pillowslip.
■ Kobalt
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:10 The Green Kobalt spawns at s2 while Purple Pillowslip spawns at s1.Kobalt in Green at s2. Pillowslip in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:38 Pillowslip gets 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Pillowslip answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
2:01 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
3:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:33 Pillowslip with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Pillowslip holds the early rush without blinking.
4:02 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:24 Pillowslip desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
5:53 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:21 Pillowslip decides to move out with his armies.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:18 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Pillowslip's attacks.Pillowslip commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
8:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:17 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
8:52 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:08 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:47 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
10:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:49 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Pillowslip's attacks.Pillowslip commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:19 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:34 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:13 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
13:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:32 Kobalt kills off Pillowslip's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
14:12 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
14:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
15:06 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
15:25 Pillowslip's army is small compared to Kobalt!Pillowslip needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
15:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
16:34 Pillowslip scourged some of Kobalt's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Pillowslip holds Kobalt.
17:06 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:34 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:58 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:22 Where is Pillowslip's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Pillowslip's mineral line!Pillowslip looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
18:57 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Pillowslip needs something special here.
20:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:18 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
20:50 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
21:09 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
21:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Pillowslip gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:14 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:09 Pillowslip failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Pillowslip has left on the field.
23:44 Pillowslip seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
24:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
24:33 Without any further reinforcements, Pillowslip's expansion is decimated by Kobalt's armies.No reinforcements in time: Pillowslip watches Kobalt level the expansion.
25:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Pillowslip GGs!Pillowslip types it out: GG.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Pillowslip.
■ Kobalt
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Purple at s2 while Pillowslip spawns in Yellow at s4.Kobalt takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Pillowslip settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:45 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Pillowslip's Overpool.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Pillowslip has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:40 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:09 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Kobalt kills off Pillowslip's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
4:17 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:05 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:59 Pillowslip has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Kobalt.Economically it's Pillowslip's game right now; Kobalt is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:33 Pillowslip failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:17 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Attempting to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Pillowslip crosses the map with everything.
11:17 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:34 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.
12:22 Kobalt kills off Pillowslip's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Pillowslip's front door.
12:42 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
13:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:15 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:22 Kobalt kills off Pillowslip's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Pillowslip's front door.
16:01 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:30 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
17:05 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:26 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:22 Pillowslip failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
19:12 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:26 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Kobalt shot down Pillowslip's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Pillowslip watches Kobalt level the expansion.
20:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
21:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Pillowslip GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Pillowslip taps.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
1 game
Kobalt
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Pillowslip