Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Thu, Aug 13 2026 · 12:37 server time
Games
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■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (95 lines)
0:13 The Green Saharian spawns at s2 while Teal Kobalt spawns at s1.We're underway — Saharian spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:26 Kobalt gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Saharian's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Saharian, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:11 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:23 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:14 Saharian's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 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.
4:37 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
4:54 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:17 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.
5:38 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:36 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
7:14 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
7:23 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.
7:59 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:31 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
8:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:14 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:11 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.
10:40 Saharian appears to have more army than Kobalt!Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
10:57 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
11:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:45 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?
12:15 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
12:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:09 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
13:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Saharian edges ahead on army strength.
13:59 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.
14:28 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
14:55 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
15:48 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 —
16:17 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.
16:31 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.
17:01 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:36 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Saharian makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:56 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.
18:18 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.
18:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:13 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.
19:46 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:12 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
20:47 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:29 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.
🎙 Saharian edges ahead on army strength.
21:50 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.
22:12 Kobalt is leading the game with more expansions than Saharian.Economically it's Kobalt's game right now; Saharian is falling behind on bases.
22:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:55 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Saharian marches on.
23:38 Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
23:55 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.
24:13 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:37 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:29 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.
26:00 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
26:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
27:02 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.
27:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
27:48 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.
28:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:36 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.
29:13 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:48 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.
30:17 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:45 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:15 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.
31:45 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
32:15 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:51 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.
🎙 Saharian's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
33:33 Kobalt seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Saharian limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
33:56 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.
34:09 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.
34:50 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.
35:18 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Saharian takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:13 The Orange Kobalt spawns at s2 while Yellow Saharian spawns at s1.Kobalt in Orange at s2. Saharian in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:29 Kobalt gets 14 Nexus against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Kobalt commits to 14 Nexus; Saharian answers with 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
0:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:23 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
2:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:59 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 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.
4:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:11 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:48 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:12 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:01 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.
6:23 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.
6:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
7:06 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
7:33 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:40 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.
8:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:33 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:55 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.
9:19 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.
9:47 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
10:10 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:37 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.
10:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
11:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:39 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
11:56 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:30 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.
12:45 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:01 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:57 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Saharian's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Saharian holds Kobalt.
14:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:53 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:21 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:52 Both Kobalt and Saharian appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
16:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:36 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
16:53 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.
17:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:42 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Kobalt.
17:58 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:38 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:54 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:35 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Saharian is slicing through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Saharian takes the middle of the game.
19:50 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.
20:18 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:54 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
21:10 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.
21:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:45 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.
22:19 After that battle, Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Saharian took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:47 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.
22:59 Saharian scouted Kobalt's attempt to harass!Saharian's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:35 Seems like Kobalt is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
23:53 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
24:27 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:54 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:21 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.
25:49 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
26:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:48 Both Kobalt and Saharian appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
27:24 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.
27:41 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:58 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:26 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
29:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:37 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.
29:56 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.
30:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:34 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
31:01 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.
31:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:56 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
32:13 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.
32:40 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:00 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:29 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.
33:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:58 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.
34:18 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:59 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:16 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
35:27 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
36:08 Kobalt tried to harass Saharian but Saharian successfully fends off the harassment.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:32 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
36:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:06 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.
37:32 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.
37:51 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:16 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
38:48 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
38:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:17 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:51 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.
40:19 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:32 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.
40:57 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
41:23 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:56 Kobalt's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Saharian has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
42:31 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.
42:42 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:24 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
43:45 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.
43:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:29 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
44:54 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
45:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:27 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:52 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:22 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:10 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.
47:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:17 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Saharian looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
48:33 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.
49:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:30 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:00 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Saharian cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:58 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.
51:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
51:36 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.
52:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:30 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
52:48 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.
53:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:24 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:02 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
54:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:45 RECALL! Kobalt's entire army appears in the middle of Saharian's base and there is nothing home!The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Saharian late.
55:14 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:21 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.
55:48 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
56:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
56:42 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Saharian as the game develops.
57:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
57:16 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:36 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.
58:04 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
58:19 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Kobalt.
58:51 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
59:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:41 The storm never came. Saharian's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
60:09 Saharian only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Saharian took it apart.
🎙 It's all going Saharian's way right now.
60:22 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.
60:51 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
61:16 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Saharian takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:08 Saharian spawns in Purple at s3 while Kobalt spawns in Teal at s2.Saharian takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:26 Kobalt gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Saharian commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Kobalt answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:02 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
1:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:02 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:59 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:23 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 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.
4:13 Saharian decides to expand.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:03 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:29 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:21 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
6:42 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.
7:03 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.
7:36 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:06 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
8:22 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Saharian.Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
8:44 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:53 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
10:22 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:42 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.
11:12 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.
11:28 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:04 Saharian starts expanding.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
12:31 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
12:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:05 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:49 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.
13:56 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.
— The mid game —
14:19 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:13 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
15:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:21 Kobalt successfully blocked Saharian from harassing his economy.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:54 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
17:27 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:37 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
18:12 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.
18:28 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:03 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.
19:24 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.
19:53 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.
20:10 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:39 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
20:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:33 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
21:55 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.
22:15 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.
22:37 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!The raid lands — Saharian chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
23:02 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:19 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:17 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.
24:34 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.
24:57 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
25:27 Saharian has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Kobalt.Saharian is out-expanding Kobalt — the money game is tilting.
25:48 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:40 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.
27:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:37 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:07 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
28:28 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
28:55 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:47 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.
30:08 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.
30:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
30:40 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
31:09 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:33 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
32:34 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.
32:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
33:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:45 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
34:07 Kobalt might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Saharian did.Kobalt needs an expansion soon or Saharian's economy simply wins this.
34:25 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:50 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:36 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:05 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.
36:26 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.
36:49 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:32 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.
37:41 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:14 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.
38:34 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:04 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.
39:33 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.
— The late game —
39:41 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.
40:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:33 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.
41:05 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:45 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
42:15 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
42:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:09 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:41 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
44:00 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.
44:12 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
44:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
45:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (109 lines)
0:09 The Purple Kobalt spawns at s3 while Red Saharian spawns at s4.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s3, Saharian answers from s4.
0:34 Saharian gets Deep Six against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Kobalt, Deep Six from Saharian.
— The early game —
1:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
1:55 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:24 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
2:48 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 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.
3:58 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.
4:28 Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
4:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
5:17 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:36 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
6:33 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.
6:51 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.
7:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:43 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:03 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:36 Saharian decides to expand.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
8:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:18 Saharian's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:13 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.
10:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:51 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:20 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:07 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.
12:42 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
13:17 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:01 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
14:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:49 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:33 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
15:49 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.
16:21 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.
16:38 Saharian's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.No reinforcements in time: Saharian watches Kobalt level the expansion.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:02 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:26 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:55 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
18:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:44 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Saharian's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
19:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:50 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.
19:57 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:30 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
20:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:22 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
21:40 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.
22:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
22:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:54 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
23:16 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:57 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Saharian.Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
24:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:29 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.
25:01 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.
25:20 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:55 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:23 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:00 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.
27:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
27:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:24 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Saharian's expansion has fallen to Kobalt's armies.No reinforcements in time: Saharian watches Kobalt level the expansion.
28:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
29:19 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
— The late game —
29:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:03 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Saharian's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
30:34 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.
30:48 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.
31:26 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!The raid lands — Saharian chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
31:41 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:56 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.
32:25 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.
32:54 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:43 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:36 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.
35:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
35:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:55 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Saharian makes him pay for it.
36:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:03 All of a sudden, Saharian has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
37:38 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.
37:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
38:15 Saharian's army is small compared to Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
38:47 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:20 Saharian having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Saharian looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 The Orange Saharian spawns at s4 while Teal Kobalt spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Saharian at s4, Kobalt at s1.
0:36 Saharian gets 14 CC against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 14 CC from Saharian, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:17 Saharian starts expanding.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:09 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:09 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
3:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:04 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 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.
5:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:48 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:49 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:14 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:30 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.
8:05 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.
8:36 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.
9:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
9:36 Currently, neither Saharian nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
10:02 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 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.
11:04 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:37 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
12:05 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
12:42 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
13:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:42 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:34 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
15:15 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
16:05 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
16:32 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:45 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.
— The late game —
18:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
19:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:39 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
20:20 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:33 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:45 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.
22:16 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:38 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.
23:15 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:30 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
24:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Saharian GGs!That's it. Saharian looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Saharian.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Orange Kobalt spawning at s4 and Green Saharian spawning at s1.Kobalt takes s4 in Orange; across the map, Saharian settles in at s1 in Green.
0:47 Saharian opens Deep Six against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Kobalt commits to 2 Gate Goons; Saharian answers with Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 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.
3:13 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:12 Saharian failed to kill off Kobalt's defending dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:53 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:15 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
5:50 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:30 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:16 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
7:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
8:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:00 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
9:32 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:47 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
11:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
11:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
12:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:01 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Saharian's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Saharian has left on the field.
13:30 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 late game —
13:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
14:34 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
15:21 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.
15:41 All of a sudden, Saharian has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
16:21 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 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.
17:25 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Saharian taps out!Saharian GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Saharian.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:08 The White Saharian spawns at s1 while Purple Kobalt spawns at s2.Saharian in White at s1. Kobalt in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Saharian gets Siege Expand against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Saharian commits to Siege Expand; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:20 Saharian decides to expand.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:18 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
4:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:29 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
5:04 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:33 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.
6:06 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
7:05 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.
7:51 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:38 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
9:26 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
10:33 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
10:54 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:29 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
12:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:09 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:42 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.
14:09 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
14:50 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
15:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:53 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Saharian needs something special here.
16:18 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
16:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
17:37 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
17:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:39 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.
18:57 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Saharian taps out!Saharian types it out: GG.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
70 games
Kobalt
35 – 35
Saharian