Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Thu, Aug 13 2026 · 12:36 server time
Games
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■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (352 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Purple at s3 while Saharian spawns in Teal at s2.Kobalt takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Saharian settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:29 Saharian gets Deep Six against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Kobalt commits to 2 Gate Goons; Saharian answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:18 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:56 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:36 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
3:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:25 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
3:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:34 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:45 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:28 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Saharian can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
5:46 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
6:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
6:45 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:57 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:28 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
7:45 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:25 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
8:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 At the moment, Saharian seems to have more units than Kobalt.Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
9:42 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:36 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
11:01 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
11:52 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:19 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
12:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:03 Saharian failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Kobalt cleans up and continues pushing!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
13:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 Nice try from Saharian to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:28 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:52 Saharian decides to expand.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
15:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:31 Fortunately enough for Saharian, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Saharian holds Kobalt.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:04 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:15 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
17:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:00 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Saharian abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:03 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:31 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:47 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Saharian are level.
20:10 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:00 Fortunately enough for Saharian, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:15 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
22:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:21 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:36 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
23:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:35 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
23:47 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
24:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:32 Saharian destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Saharian level the expansion.
24:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
25:20 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
25:41 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:51 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:29 Currently, Kobalt and Saharian appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
26:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
27:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:32 Kobalt positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Saharian had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Saharian.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
28:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:22 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:48 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
29:21 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
29:39 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Saharian are level.
29:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:29 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
30:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:01 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:25 Saharian successfully harasses Kobalt's economy.Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:44 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:04 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
32:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:57 Saharian brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Kobalt's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Saharian gained nothing for the cost.
33:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:27 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:48 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:14 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:08 Fortunately enough for Saharian, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Saharian holds Kobalt.
35:17 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:09 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Saharian appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
36:17 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
36:45 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
36:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
37:20 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:54 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
38:21 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
38:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
39:01 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
39:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:39 Stasis on the leading tanks! Saharian's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
40:19 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:49 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
41:01 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
41:19 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.
41:57 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
42:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
42:52 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
43:12 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
43:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:54 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Saharian cannot break through.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
44:11 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
45:06 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
45:22 Kobalt is planning a harassment, but Saharian scouted it!Saharian's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
45:39 Saharian scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
46:02 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:32 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:08 Saharian sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:43 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
48:03 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
48:22 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
48:47 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
48:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:16 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
49:45 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
50:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
50:55 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
51:07 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Saharian are level.
51:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:44 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
52:23 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
52:30 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
52:49 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
53:13 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:07 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Saharian's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
54:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
54:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
55:09 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
55:33 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
55:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
56:18 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
56:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:58 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
57:14 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
57:26 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
58:02 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.
58:25 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Saharian's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
58:33 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:05 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
59:28 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
59:41 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:38 Saharian is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
60:50 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
61:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
61:26 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
61:56 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
62:09 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
62:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
62:58 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Saharian's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:23 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:08 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
64:15 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
64:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
65:04 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Saharian marches on.
65:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:53 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:20 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:44 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
66:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
67:25 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:45 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:20 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
68:42 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
69:15 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
69:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
69:58 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
70:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:25 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:59 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
71:13 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Saharian, but Saharian's reaction is just too agile.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
71:42 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
71:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
72:14 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Saharian cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
73:30 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
73:44 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
74:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:21 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Saharian marches on.
74:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
75:08 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
75:32 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
76:02 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
76:34 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
76:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
77:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
77:36 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
78:02 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
78:19 Both Kobalt and Saharian appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
78:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
79:02 All of a sudden, Saharian has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
79:25 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
79:52 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
80:18 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
80:44 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
80:52 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.
81:11 Stasis on the leading tanks! Saharian's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
81:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
81:50 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
82:26 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
82:51 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
83:14 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.
83:24 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
83:44 Saharian destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
84:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
84:38 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
84:51 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
85:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
85:30 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:22 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
86:48 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
86:55 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
87:31 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
87:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
88:16 Saharian's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
88:26 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:53 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
89:13 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Saharian looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
89:29 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
89:52 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
90:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
90:29 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
91:07 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:18 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
91:50 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
91:57 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
92:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
92:43 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
93:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
93:59 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
94:15 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
94:36 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
94:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
95:22 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kobalt kills the rest at leisure. Saharian is in ruins.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Saharian late.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
95:38 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:52 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:12 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
96:46 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Saharian's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
96:57 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
97:23 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
97:51 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.
98:07 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
98:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
98:57 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
99:08 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
99:41 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
100:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
100:15 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
100:45 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
100:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
101:25 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
101:41 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Saharian will just roll him over!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
102:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
102:28 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
102:49 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
103:05 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:27 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
103:49 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
104:06 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
104:27 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
105:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
105:21 Saharian breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
105:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
106:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
106:25 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
106:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
107:02 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
107:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:57 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
108:08 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Saharian edges ahead on army strength.
108:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
108:54 Saharian breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
109:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
109:29 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
110:02 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
110:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
110:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
111:04 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
111:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Saharian is far ahead.
111:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
112:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:09 The Green Saharian spawns at s1 while Purple Kobalt spawns at s4.Saharian in Green at s1. Kobalt in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:48 Saharian gets Siege Expand against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Saharian commits to Siege Expand; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:11 Saharian's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
5:51 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
6:15 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:53 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:30 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:01 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
8:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:04 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
10:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:35 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:20 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:59 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Saharian's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
13:19 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
14:00 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
14:34 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:09 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
15:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:13 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
16:52 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:25 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Saharian has left on the field.
17:45 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:34 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.
— The mid game —
18:51 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Saharian's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
19:27 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
20:36 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:18 Saharian having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Saharian taps.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:08 Kobalt spawns in White at s3 while Saharian spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s3, Saharian at s1.
0:48 Kobalt opens 14 Nexus against Saharian's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Kobalt, 14 CC from Saharian.
— The early game —
1:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:47 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
3:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:25 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
5:08 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
5:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
6:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:53 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:26 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
8:06 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Saharian appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
8:46 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.
9:32 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
9:57 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:22 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:33 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
13:12 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
13:40 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Saharian is far ahead.
14:35 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
15:13 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:25 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
16:55 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:25 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
18:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Saharian closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 Saharian spawns in Green at s1 while Kobalt spawns in White at s4.We're underway — Saharian spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s4.
0:36 Saharian gets 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 2 Fact Vulture from Saharian, 14 Nexus from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:19 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:53 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:06 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
4:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
5:01 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:35 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 At the moment, Saharian seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
7:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:14 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
8:43 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:26 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:44 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:52 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.
11:25 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Saharian has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
12:03 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
13:41 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
15:12 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Saharian has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
15:45 After that battle, Saharian destroyed more than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian shreds the better part of Kobalt's army in one engagement.
16:32 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
16:49 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:53 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
18:38 Kobalt seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Saharian — more than half the force is gone.
18:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Saharian takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (35 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Green at s1 while Saharian spawns in White at s2.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s1, Saharian answers from s2.
0:38 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:01 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:38 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:15 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:31 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
5:07 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
5:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
6:36 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
7:12 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
7:44 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
9:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:27 All of a sudden, Saharian has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
10:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
11:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:26 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
12:03 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
12:45 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.
— The late game —
13:27 Saharian's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
14:10 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
14:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:02 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Saharian GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Saharian taps.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Saharian.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Saharian spawns at s2 in Red while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Saharian at s2, Kobalt at s1.
2:18 Saharian gets Proxy Rax against Kobalt's 2 Gate.Scouting done, plans revealed: Saharian's Proxy Rax against Kobalt's 2 Gate.
4:33 Kobalt decides to cheese today.Kobalt isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:57 Kobalt with an aggressive opening starts to attack Saharian.Kobalt commits to the cheese — it's at Saharian's door already.
9:03 Saharian was unable to defend Kobalt's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Saharian GGs, and Kobalt steals the game.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Blue Kobalt spawning at s3 and Teal Saharian spawning at s4.Kobalt takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Saharian settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:38 Saharian opens Siege Expand against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Kobalt shows 2 Gate Goons — Saharian has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
3:26 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.
3:59 Saharian's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:38 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
6:47 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
7:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
7:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:24 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
8:39 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Saharian took it apart.
9:55 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
10:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:56 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Saharian continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
11:25 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:00 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Saharian as the game develops.
12:26 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:12 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
13:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:05 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
14:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:10 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
16:19 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
16:45 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Saharian's way right now.
17:34 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
18:04 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 —
18:42 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Saharian abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
19:15 Saharian only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Saharian took it apart.
— The late game —
19:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Kobalt taps out. Saharian's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
70 games
Kobalt
36 – 34
Saharian