Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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■ Kobalt
■ Forest
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Cineast spawning at s3 and Blue Kobalt spawning at s1.We're underway — Cineast spawns at s3, Kobalt answers from s1.
2:26 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cineast's 2 Gate DT.The builds are down: 2 Gate DT from Cineast, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
4:31 Cineast opens with a cheesy build.Cineast Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 It's all going Forest's way right now.
6:49 Cineast with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kobalt.All or nothing: Cineast's gamble arrives at Kobalt's base.
9:20 Kobalt GGs after being cheesed by Cineast.It works! Kobalt can't hold the gamble and taps to Cineast.
Forest takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Kobalt spawns at s1 while Red Cineast spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s1, Cineast at s3.
0:47 Cineast opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Cineast.
— The early game —
0:57 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:19 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:23 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!Cineast wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:40 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
5:35 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:29 Kobalt failed to break through Cineast's dragoon defense line.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
6:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:24 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:59 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:51 Kobalt kills off all of Cineast's offensive dragoons.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
9:26 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
9:39 Kobalt destroyed about half of Cineast's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Cineast's army in half.
10:13 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:31 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
10:56 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
11:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:11 Cineast was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Cineast commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
12:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
12:55 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 Cineast has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Kobalt.Economically it's Cineast's game right now; Kobalt is falling behind on bases.
13:43 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:12 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:46 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
15:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:42 Cineast failed to break through Kobalt's dragoon defense line.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
16:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:37 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:00 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:27 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:57 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
18:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:12 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
19:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:46 Aaaaaa, Kobalt's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!Cineast gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:15 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:34 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:31 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Kobalt! That was the key of victory for this battle!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
22:55 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
23:22 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
23:48 Kobalt is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
24:46 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:36 Kobalt with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Cineast's army.Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
26:16 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
26:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
27:11 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
27:41 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Cineast right now.
28:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:16 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Cineast's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
29:03 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
29:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
29:51 Kobalt shot down Cineast's nexus.Cineast's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
30:09 Cineast tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Cineast.
30:43 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
31:09 Cineast having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:18 Cineast spawns at s2 in Red while Kobalt spawns at s1 in White.Cineast takes s2 in Red; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in White.
0:44 Kobalt gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cineast's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Cineast commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Kobalt answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:17 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:30 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:34 Kobalt's army is small compared to Cineast!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
3:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:41 Kobalt lost all of his dragoons to Cineast!Kobalt wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
5:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:51 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:03 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:03 Kobalt failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Cineast's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
9:32 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
10:48 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:16 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:46 Cineast appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Kobalt right now.
12:15 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.
12:53 With really nice micro, Cineast kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
13:30 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Cineast pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:51 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:37 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
16:16 Kobalt lost all of his dragoons to Cineast!Kobalt wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
16:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
17:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Forest — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:57 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:32 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:40 With really nice micro, Cineast kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Cineast's early aggression takes the lead.
20:11 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cineast's force stays on that battlefield.
20:35 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
GG. Forest closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
economy
Play-by-play (331 lines)
0:20 Kobalt spawns in White at s4 while Cineast spawns in Red at s1.Kobalt in White at s4. Cineast in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Cineast gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Kobalt commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Cineast answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Cineast warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cineast expands.
1:34 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:41 Kobalt failed to kill off Cineast's defending dragoons.Cineast holds the early rush without blinking.
3:07 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:56 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
4:03 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:37 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
4:51 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:40 Kobalt lost all of his dragoons to Cineast!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Kobalt's front door.
6:06 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:17 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
6:44 Cineast decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
7:11 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.
7:18 Kobalt lost all of his dragoons to Cineast!The early pressure works — Cineast breaks Kobalt's front door.
7:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:15 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
8:33 Both Kobalt and Cineast appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Cineast yet.
8:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:20 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
9:27 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:53 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.
10:21 Kobalt kills off all of Cineast's offensive dragoons.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
10:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:04 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
11:26 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Forest as the game develops.
11:52 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.
— The mid game —
12:14 Cineast failed to bring in observers and Kobalt's dark templars savaged Cineast's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Cineast.
12:21 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:41 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:16 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:03 Kobalt kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:26 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
15:49 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 Reaver! Reaver! Cineast's reaver is killing off most of Kobalt's workers!Beautiful harassment from Cineast. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
16:24 Kobalt casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
16:58 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:23 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Cineast! That was the key of victory for this battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
17:47 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:20 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:43 Kobalt casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Cineast answers. No damage done.
18:58 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:16 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Cineast will just roll him over!Kobalt needs production, fast; Cineast's army has outgrown his.
19:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:10 Cineast with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Kobalt's army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Cineast takes the middle of the game.
20:19 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:17 Kobalt harasses Cineast and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Cineast's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:24 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
22:02 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:21 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:28 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:25 Kobalt failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Cineast successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Kobalt.
23:39 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
24:02 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
24:30 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:41 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
24:58 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Cineast's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Cineast yet.
25:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:52 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
26:13 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.
26:24 Kobalt successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
27:04 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
27:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:37 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:53 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:34 Kobalt had some dark templars but under Cineast's observers, they're close to useless! Kobalt had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Kobalt.
29:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
30:14 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
30:39 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
30:53 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:16 Cineast failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Kobalt successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Cineast.
31:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
31:50 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:21 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:44 Cineast is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
32:59 Currently, Kobalt and Cineast appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Cineast are level.
33:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:43 Kobalt failed to bring in observers and Cineast's dark templars savaged Kobalt's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cineast holds Kobalt.
34:10 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:59 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:22 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Cineast starts the push.
35:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:08 Kobalt without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Cineast's dark templars. It seems like Kobalt lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Cineast breaks Kobalt's position.
36:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:32 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:02 Feeling content with the game, Kobalt is starting to push out with his dragoons!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:24 Feeling content with the game, Cineast is starting to push out with his dragoons!Cineast's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
38:09 Cineast's archons lead the way through Kobalt's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
38:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
38:55 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
39:22 Arbiters overhead — Kobalt is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
39:42 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
39:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:29 Kobalt had the observers out, and Cineast's dark templar did nothing at all.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
40:45 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
41:14 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Kobalt.
41:55 Kobalt pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
42:06 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
42:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:59 Kobalt's carriers are untouchable now and Cineast concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
43:18 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
43:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:06 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Cineast.Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Cineast right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:25 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cineast.Good instincts from Cineast; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:39 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
45:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:15 Cineast pushed into a full archon line and Kobalt never gave a step.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
45:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
46:07 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
46:27 Kobalt tried to harass Cineast but Cineast successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Kobalt.
46:54 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
47:12 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:53 Kobalt's reaver catches Cineast's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
48:08 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
48:36 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:06 Kobalt casts some storm! But Cineast lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Kobalt.
49:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:38 Cineast decides to move out with his armies.Cineast tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:57 In terms of army size, Kobalt and Cineast are around equal.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Cineast are level.
50:32 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.
50:49 Cineast's carriers are untouchable now and Kobalt concedes the map.The final army does its work — Cineast breaks Kobalt late.
51:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:37 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:44 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Kobalt moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
52:14 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
52:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:56 Kobalt kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
53:19 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
53:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:04 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Kobalt moves out.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
54:19 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
54:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:03 Kobalt pushed into a full archon line and Cineast never gave a step.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
55:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:05 Kobalt's army is small compared to Cineast!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Cineast's force is a size larger.
56:37 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cineast's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cineast shuts the door on Kobalt.
57:03 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:19 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.
57:49 Kobalt's reaver catches Cineast's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
57:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:22 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
58:45 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:59 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
59:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:49 Cineast's reaver catches Kobalt's goons packed together and the push is over.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Cineast simply refuses to lose.
60:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
61:04 Cineast's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Cineast has the edge over Kobalt right now.
61:27 Kobalt pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
61:45 Cineast decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cineast crosses the map with everything.
61:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:17 Storm on the choke — Cineast walks into it and Kobalt holds comfortably.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
62:53 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
63:06 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
63:28 Kobalt pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:50 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
64:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
64:43 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Cineast's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
64:53 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
65:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:43 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Kobalt moves out.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
66:10 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
66:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:52 Kobalt had the observers out, and Cineast's dark templar did nothing at all.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
67:32 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
67:41 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Kobalt!Cineast needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
68:10 Arbiters overhead — Kobalt is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
68:38 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
68:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
69:20 Kobalt's reaver catches Cineast's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
69:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
69:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:14 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
70:42 Cineast pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Cineast has built comes forward at once.
71:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:25 Kobalt's archons lead the way through Cineast's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Cineast late.
71:45 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
72:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
72:40 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
72:57 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Cineast moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
73:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:42 Kobalt's carriers are untouchable now and Cineast concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
73:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
74:27 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:38 Cineast is having a hard time catching up with Kobalt's number of expansions.Cineast is starving on bases while Kobalt spreads across the map.
75:06 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
75:14 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
75:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
76:13 Kobalt pushed into a full archon line and Cineast never gave a step.Cineast holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
76:34 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast 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.
76:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:07 Kobalt pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
77:41 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Cineast moves out to end it.
77:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
78:16 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Cineast's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
78:37 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
79:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:23 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
79:46 Cineast pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
80:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
80:25 The reaver shots land perfectly — Kobalt's goon line evaporates and Cineast pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
80:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
81:09 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
81:25 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
82:02 Cineast pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
82:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
82:33 The reaver shots land perfectly — Kobalt's goon line evaporates and Cineast pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Cineast's late-game push decides it.
82:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:25 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
83:50 Kobalt pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
84:13 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
84:34 Currently, Kobalt and Cineast appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
84:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
85:16 Cineast successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Cineast's line. Great positioning.
85:40 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
85:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
86:10 Arbiters overhead — Kobalt is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:46 Cineast has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
87:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
87:20 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Cineast is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Cineast. The push continues.
87:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
87:58 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
88:24 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
88:53 Arbiters overhead — Cineast is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
89:00 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Cineast is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
89:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:51 Kobalt's reaver catches Cineast's goons packed together and the push is over.Cineast throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
90:14 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
90:33 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:53 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Kobalt moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
91:23 Cineast pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Cineast commits the late-game army.
91:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
92:04 Kobalt's archons lead the way through Cineast's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
92:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Cineast seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
92:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
92:59 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
93:34 Cineast starts pushing across the map.Cineast has seen enough — the army moves out.
93:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
94:19 Kobalt's carriers are untouchable now and Cineast concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
94:44 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
95:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
95:20 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Cineast's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
95:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
96:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
96:23 Kobalt was out-microed by Cineast and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Cineast cleans it up.
96:41 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cineast's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Cineast's army — real damage, but Cineast fights on.
96:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cineast destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
97:32 Arbiters overhead — Kobalt is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
97:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
98:16 The reaver shots land perfectly — Cineast's goon line evaporates and Kobalt pushes on.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Cineast late.
98:31 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:19 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
99:45 Kobalt appears to have more army than Cineast!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
99:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
100:29 Kobalt kills off Cineast's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
100:43 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:27 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
101:53 Kobalt appears to have more army than Cineast!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Cineast should not take this fight.
102:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
102:38 Kobalt's archons lead the way through Cineast's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
103:02 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:29 Aaaaaa, Kobalt's mineral line is stormed by Cineast's high templars!Cineast gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
104:08 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
104:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
104:35 The reaver shots land perfectly — Cineast's goon line evaporates and Kobalt pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
105:02 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:31 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
105:55 Kobalt has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
106:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cineast taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Cineast taps.
Forest taps out. Kobalt's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:12 Cineast spawns at s1 in Red while Kobalt spawns at s3 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cineast at s1, Kobalt at s3.
0:46 Cineast opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Cineast shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Kobalt has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Cineast is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Cineast: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:11 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:11 Kobalt kills off all of Cineast's offensive dragoons.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
5:26 With excellent skills and micro, Cineast managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:44 Attempting to end the game, Cineast moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cineast pushes.
6:36 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:51 Cineast decides to expand.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:48 Cineast failed to break through Kobalt's dragoon defense line.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
9:10 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
9:49 About half of Cineast's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:20 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:39 Cineast lost all of his dragoons to Kobalt!Cineast wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:15 Cineast lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
13:09 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:51 In terms of army size, Cineast is behind Kobalt!Cineast needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
14:27 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.
15:04 All of a sudden, Cineast has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Cineast's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
— The late game —
15:30 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
16:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:01 Kobalt kills off Cineast's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Cineast's front door.
🎙 Forest is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
18:19 Kobalt looks beastly after destroying more than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt shreds the better part of Cineast's army in one engagement.
18:58 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
19:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cineast taps out!Cineast GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Forest
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Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Orange Kobalt spawning at s1 and White Cineast spawning at s2.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s1, Cineast answers from s2.
0:49 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cineast's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Kobalt shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Cineast has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:53 Cineast decides to push out with his dragoon.Cineast tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 With really nice micro, Kobalt kills off Cineast's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Cineast's front door.
4:23 After that battle, Cineast still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cineast — the losses are light.
5:38 Cineast must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Cineast needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
6:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
6:41 Cineast is pushing out with his dragoons.Cineast goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 Cineast failed to break through Kobalt's dragoon defense line.Cineast's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
8:05 Cineast destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Cineast takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
8:49 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Cineast's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Cineast's force and backs off.
9:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:45 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:19 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:19 With really nice micro, Kobalt kills off Cineast's dragoons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Cineast's front door.
11:58 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
12:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Cineast while losing less than half of his army.Cineast keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:58 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
13:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 Cineast warps in a nexus.Cineast plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:12 Kobalt kills off Cineast's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Cineast's front door.
15:49 Cineast has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
16:17 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
16:50 Without any further reinforcements, Cineast's expansion is decimated by Kobalt's armies.Kobalt finds the weak point and Cineast's new base is gone.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Forest has left on the field.
17:22 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:05 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Cineast!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Cineast right now.
18:18 Cineast warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cineast adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:30 Kobalt with the better dragoon control won the battle!Cineast's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Forest has left on the field.
20:15 Cineast seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:30 It seems that Cineast only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Cineast clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
21:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cineast GGs!That's it. Cineast looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Forest.
Head to head
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Forest