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 (70 lines)
0:14 Kobalt spawns in Blue at s2 while Saharian spawns in Purple at s3.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Saharian answers from s3.
0:40 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Kobalt commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Saharian answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:28 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
2:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:00 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.
4:25 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:47 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:11 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:52 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
6:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:50 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:27 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
8:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
8:29 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.
9:07 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:03 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.
10:17 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
10:51 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.
11:13 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
11:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:19 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:39 At the moment, Saharian seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
13:07 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:06 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.
14:44 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Saharian's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
15:07 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.
15:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
16:04 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:34 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:13 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
17:42 After that battle, Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
18:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:45 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:11 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
19:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:09 Nice tank micro from Saharian! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
— The late game —
20:28 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:37 Saharian destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Kobalt's expansion burns — Saharian tears it down.
21:52 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
22:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:21 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:46 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:23 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:48 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:40 With a few well placed mines, Saharian swept through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Saharian is far ahead.
26:05 Saharian only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Saharian took it apart.
26:47 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.
27:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Saharian spawns at s2 in White while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Saharian at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:47 Saharian gets Deep Six against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Saharian commits to Deep Six; Kobalt answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:26 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:56 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:56 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
4:37 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:51 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.
5:35 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
6:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:14 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:14 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.
8:43 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
9:21 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.
9:47 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.
10:33 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:48 Currently, neither Saharian nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
11:20 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
11:53 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:02 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.
13:33 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.
14:10 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.
14:52 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:55 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.
16:23 Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
16:56 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
17:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:00 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
18:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:23 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Saharian seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
20:09 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:44 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.
21:09 Saharian having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Saharian types it out: GG.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:16 Kobalt spawns in Purple at s1 while Saharian spawns in White at s2.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s1, Saharian answers from s2.
0:40 Kobalt opens 14 Nexus against Saharian's Siege Expand.Kobalt shows 14 Nexus — Saharian has gone Siege Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:36 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:46 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
3:13 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.
3:31 Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
4:00 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
4:31 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:56 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.
5:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Saharian holds the stronger army for now.
5:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:56 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
6:35 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.
6:43 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:08 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.
7:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:01 Saharian failed to kill off Kobalt's defending dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
8:25 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.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Saharian as the game develops.
9:08 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
9:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:02 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
10:18 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.
10:43 Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
11:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
11:28 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:01 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
12:12 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
12:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:07 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
13:31 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
14:00 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
14:24 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:45 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.
15:10 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
15:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:51 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:43 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Saharian is slicing through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
17:08 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.
17:33 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.
17:58 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Saharian's foundation.
18:19 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:40 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
19:01 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Saharian appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
19:17 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:44 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:20 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
20:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:12 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Saharian's tanks cleans up the mess!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
21:52 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:15 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.
22:40 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
22:57 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:49 Saharian's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
24:01 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
24:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
24:54 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:11 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Kobalt.
25:36 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:33 With a few well placed mines, Saharian swept through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:42 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:12 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.
27:39 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.
28:01 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Saharian will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
28:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:42 Saharian failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Kobalt successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Saharian.
29:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
29:38 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.
29:49 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Saharian, but Saharian's reaction is just too agile.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:31 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:52 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
31:09 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
31:41 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:05 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:52 Saharian hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Saharian's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
32:59 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:33 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:45 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:17 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
34:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:12 Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Saharian commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
35:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:56 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:23 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
36:48 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:58 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:27 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
37:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
38:23 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.
38:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:53 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.
39:15 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.
39:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
40:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:28 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Saharian cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:23 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
41:40 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
42:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
42:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:48 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:09 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.
43:40 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.
44:10 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:50 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:25 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.
45:40 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.
46:06 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Saharian's foundation.
46:32 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
46:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
47:24 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.
47:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Saharian holds the stronger army for now.
47:54 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.
48:31 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
48:41 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.
49:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:28 Saharian breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
49:58 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
50:19 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
50:49 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt types it out: GG.
Saharian takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:14 Saharian spawns at s2 in Orange while Kobalt spawns at s3 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Saharian at s2, Kobalt at s3.
0:45 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Saharian's 14 CC.Saharian shows 14 CC — Kobalt has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:32 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:12 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:33 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:06 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
6:25 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:57 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
7:27 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.
7:58 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
8:25 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:06 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Saharian and Kobalt yet.
9:34 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.
10:05 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
10:24 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.
11:02 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:20 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
12:02 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:16 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
13:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:50 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:31 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
15:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:20 Saharian shot down Kobalt's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Saharian level the expansion.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:47 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:39 Nice tank micro from Saharian! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
— The late game —
18:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
18:40 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.
19:20 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.
19:52 Saharian starts expanding.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
20:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:13 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.
21:47 After that battle, Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
22:09 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:37 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:11 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:42 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
24:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Blue at s1 while Saharian spawns in Yellow at s4.Kobalt takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Saharian settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:45 Saharian gets 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:15 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
2:27 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:41 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.
3:57 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:01 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
5:46 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
6:25 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
7:02 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
7:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:22 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:08 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
9:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
10:12 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:10 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.
11:46 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
13:02 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:09 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.
— The late game —
14:41 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
15:18 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:42 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:25 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
16:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:31 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Saharian needs something special here.
17:56 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed more than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt shreds the better part of Saharian's army in one engagement.
18:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Saharian GGs!Saharian types it out: GG.
Saharian taps out. Kobalt's early game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:17 The game starts with White Saharian spawning at s4 and Red Kobalt spawning at s2.Saharian in White at s4. Kobalt in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Saharian opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:09 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:19 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:38 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:43 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
5:54 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
6:09 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:56 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:27 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:28 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Saharian can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
8:53 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
9:31 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.
9:54 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:51 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
11:26 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:26 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
12:55 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.
13:34 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
14:05 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:06 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
15:22 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
16:03 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.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
16:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:56 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:31 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:29 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
19:02 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:43 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.
20:07 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
20:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Saharian has left on the field.
21:13 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
21:41 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
22:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:39 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Saharian seems to lose a lot in this battle!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
23:08 Saharian lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
23:33 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.
24:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Saharian GGs!Saharian GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Saharian, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (121 lines)
0:12 The Blue Kobalt spawns at s1 while Orange Saharian spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s1, Saharian at s2.
0:31 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 14 CC.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Kobalt, 14 CC from Saharian.
— The early game —
0:49 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:12 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:56 Saharian's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
3:37 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.
3:57 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:43 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
5:10 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
5:28 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:59 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
6:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:45 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
7:16 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.
7:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:03 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
8:16 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:48 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:33 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
10:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
11:15 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
11:40 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.
12:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:25 Kobalt's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Saharian continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:50 Saharian shot down Kobalt's nexus.Saharian finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
14:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
— The mid game —
14:47 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.
15:02 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
15:22 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.
15:44 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with a lot of Saharian's tanks while they were off position! Saharian has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Saharian.
16:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:42 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.
17:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:40 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!The raid lands — Saharian chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
18:06 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
18:13 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
18:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:19 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Saharian abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:48 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.
21:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:43 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
22:06 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.
22:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:57 Saharian has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.No surprises today — Saharian's harassment is scouted early.
23:14 Saharian scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
23:42 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.
24:01 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:32 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
25:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
25:19 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
25:57 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.
26:07 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.
26:36 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
26:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:26 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.
27:48 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:06 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.
28:42 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
29:12 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:23 Both Kobalt and Saharian appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
30:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:28 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.
30:47 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
31:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
31:26 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Saharian, but Saharian's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:07 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
32:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:57 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Saharian abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
33:11 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
33:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:56 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Saharian's foundation.
34:24 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:53 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
35:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:52 Saharian shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Kobalt's dragoons with mines. Kobalt is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Saharian's tanks finish off the rest!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
36:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:39 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.
36:50 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Kobalt.
37:22 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:18 Saharian shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Kobalt's dragoons with mines. Kobalt is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Saharian's tanks finish off the rest!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
38:45 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
39:11 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
39:31 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
39:47 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:26 At the moment, Saharian seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
40:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:12 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.
41:21 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
41:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
42:15 Kobalt tried to harass Saharian but Saharian successfully fends off the harassment.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:50 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
🎙 It's all going Saharian's way right now.
43:05 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Saharian takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
70 games
Kobalt
36 – 34
Saharian