Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
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■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Green at s3 while Saharian spawns in Yellow at s2.Kobalt in Green at s3. Saharian in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:26 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 —
0:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
1:47 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:58 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:55 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:52 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.
4:14 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
4:52 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:02 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:34 Kobalt appears to have more army than Saharian!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
5:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:11 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.
6:45 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.
7:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:33 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:53 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:54 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.
9:35 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:43 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:40 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Saharian wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:15 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.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:52 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.
13:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:47 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:00 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:13 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.
15:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:05 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.
16:25 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
17:16 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.
17:34 Kobalt's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Saharian's tank came bombarding into the scene! Kobalt has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Saharian holds Kobalt.
17:52 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.
18:11 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.
18:43 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
19:10 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:14 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.
20:36 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
21:17 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
21:45 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:25 Saharian hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Saharian's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Saharian holds Kobalt.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:49 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:14 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
23:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:58 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
24:32 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:32 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.
25:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:49 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:10 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.
27:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:06 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.
28:21 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.
28:47 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.
29:12 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.
29:22 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:26 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.
30:44 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
31:31 Saharian destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Saharian rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
31:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:18 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:33 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.
33:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:14 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.
33:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:04 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.
34:38 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:02 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:50 It seems like Saharian ran out of scans! Kobalt's dark templars killed off Saharian's pushing armies!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Saharian.
36:09 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.
36:27 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:01 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:17 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:39 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:05 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Saharian is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Saharian are level.
38:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:50 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
39:06 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:31 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:06 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.
40:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
40:44 Saharian has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.No surprises today — Saharian's harassment is scouted early.
40:59 Saharian scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
41:39 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.
41:52 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
42:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
42:29 Stasis on the leading tanks! Saharian's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
43:07 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.
43:26 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:50 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:13 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
44:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:48 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.
45:12 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.
45:41 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
46:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
46:22 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:17 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Saharian cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:13 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.
48:29 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
48:41 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.
49:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:32 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
49:53 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:52 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
51:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:38 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
51:53 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:13 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.
52:33 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
53:09 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
53:20 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.
53:47 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.
🎙 Saharian's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
54:09 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Saharian's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Saharian's army.
54:45 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:21 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Saharian.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Saharian level the expansion.
55:48 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.
56:17 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The Orange Saharian spawns at s3 while Purple Kobalt spawns at s1.Saharian takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:41 Saharian gets Deep Six against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Saharian commits to Deep Six; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:15 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:11 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
3:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:53 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 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.
5:29 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?
6:03 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:40 Saharian appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
6:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:10 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
8:35 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:48 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:19 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
10:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:34 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
11:58 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Saharian's way right now.
12:29 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.
13:09 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:13 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.
14:31 Saharian only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Saharian took it apart.
15:02 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.
15:33 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.
16:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
16:54 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Saharian's army.
17:29 Kobalt lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Saharian — more than half the force is gone.
17:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:24 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
19:02 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
19:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:24 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
20:55 The attack was a success, Kobalt lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Saharian — more than half the force is gone.
21:37 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Saharian has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
22:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
GG. Saharian closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The Green Kobalt spawns at s3 while Purple Saharian spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s3, Saharian at s2.
0:38 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's Siege Expand.The builds are down: 2 Gate Goons from Kobalt, Siege Expand from Saharian.
— The early game —
1:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
2:15 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 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.
3:31 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.
3:51 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 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.
5:29 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:15 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
6:31 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
7:16 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:17 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.
8:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
9:27 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:55 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
10:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:49 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Saharian has left on the field.
11:27 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:05 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.
12:26 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:17 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Saharian appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
13:45 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:42 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
15:20 Saharian lost more than half of his army in that battle.Kobalt limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
16:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:47 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
17:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:04 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.
18:39 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed more than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt shreds the better part of Saharian's army in one engagement.
19:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:39 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Saharian taps out!Saharian types it out: GG.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:19 The Green Saharian spawns at s1 while Teal Kobalt spawns at s3.We're underway — Saharian spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s3.
0:33 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Saharian's Deep Six.The builds are down: Deep Six from Saharian, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Kobalt.
— The early game —
0:51 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:58 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.
3:19 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
3:53 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.
4:09 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:25 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:54 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:11 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.
5:43 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.
6:09 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.
6:27 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.
7:00 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
7:15 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:36 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
8:01 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Saharian and Kobalt yet.
8:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:45 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:38 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:53 Saharian starts expanding.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:34 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
12:11 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.
12:35 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.
— The mid game —
12:46 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
13:15 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:47 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.
14:12 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.
14:28 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.
15:01 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:47 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
16:02 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:59 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Saharian's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
17:16 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:33 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.
18:01 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.
18:23 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
18:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
19:13 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.
19:38 Saharian did not have enough tanks to deal with Kobalt! Kobalt sliced through Saharian!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
20:00 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Half of Saharian's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
20:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:55 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:11 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
21:41 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
22:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:21 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Saharian's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
22:54 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
23:35 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:55 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
24:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:54 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Saharian's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
25:07 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
25:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
25:53 Saharian decides to expand.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:17 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
26:59 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
27:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:30 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
28:09 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:37 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.
28:51 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
29:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
29:59 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Saharian's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
30:16 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Saharian needs something special here.
30:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
31:10 Kobalt shot down Saharian's command center.The base falls. Kobalt rips Saharian's economy back a full step.
31:34 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
31:58 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:34 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
32:41 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
33:47 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.
34:07 Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army after that battle.Half of Saharian's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
34:16 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.
34:54 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
35:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:38 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.
36:11 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:20 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.
36:57 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
37:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:29 Kobalt's dragoons dealt with Saharian's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Kobalt!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
38:07 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
38:15 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.
38:56 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:45 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.
39:58 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
40:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
40:44 Saharian tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Kobalt's armies.Saharian's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
41:06 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
41:33 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
42:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:13 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Saharian's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
42:49 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.
43:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
43:38 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
44:04 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:30 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.
44:52 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Saharian's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:08 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
45:42 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.
45:54 Kobalt shot down Saharian's command center.No reinforcements in time: Saharian watches Kobalt level the expansion.
46:32 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
46:44 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
47:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:33 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Saharian's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
47:52 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
48:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
48:46 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
49:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Saharian GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Saharian taps.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Saharian, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:19 Kobalt spawns at s1 in White while Saharian spawns at s2 in Teal.Kobalt takes s1 in White; across the map, Saharian settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:41 Kobalt gets 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 —
1:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
3:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:07 Saharian's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his dragoons!Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
4:41 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.
5:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:44 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:29 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:42 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:39 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.
9:15 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.
9:57 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
10:36 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:52 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:15 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.
12:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
13:26 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:48 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
14:22 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:05 Saharian has more expansions than Kobalt.Saharian is out-expanding Kobalt — the money game is tilting.
15:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:37 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
17:14 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Saharian is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
18:17 Saharian's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.Saharian's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
19:02 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
19:27 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
20:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, 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
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■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:16 Saharian spawns at s1 in Blue while Kobalt spawns at s4 in Orange.Saharian in Blue at s1. Kobalt in Orange at s4. The map is set.
0:40 Saharian gets 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Saharian commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Kobalt answers with 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:08 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:26 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:45 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
4:27 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:56 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:24 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:13 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
7:04 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
🎙 Saharian holds the stronger army for now.
7:49 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
8:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:38 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
9:09 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.
9:39 After that battle, Saharian destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
10:20 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:07 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:26 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.
12:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
13:28 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
14:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:48 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
15:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:34 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
16:20 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
16:39 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Saharian as the game develops.
17:22 Kobalt successfully harasses Saharian's economy.Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The mid game —
17:44 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
18:25 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
19:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:55 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.
20:23 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
21:14 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
21:29 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.
🎙 Saharian's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
22:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Saharian takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (173 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns at s2 in Red while Saharian spawns at s3 in Yellow.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Saharian answers from s3.
0:43 Saharian opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 Nexus from Kobalt, 1 Fact Double Expand from Saharian.
— The early game —
1:06 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.
1:38 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.
2:01 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:59 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.
3:13 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.
3:33 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:57 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:29 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?
4:44 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
5:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:28 Saharian starts expanding.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:09 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
6:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 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.
7:25 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:53 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.
8:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:36 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:04 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 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.
9:53 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
10:19 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
10:38 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:50 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
12:03 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:56 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:19 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.
13:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:52 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:27 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.
14:42 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.
15:06 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Kobalt looks away for one second and Saharian makes him pay for it.
15:29 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:50 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:14 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
16:33 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:01 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.
17:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:57 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.
18:04 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.
18:44 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:51 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Saharian appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:12 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
19:45 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
20:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:24 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.
20:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:32 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.
22:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:27 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:47 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
23:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:27 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.
23:53 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:26 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.
24:40 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
25:12 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
25:37 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:41 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.
27:00 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.
27:29 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.
27:50 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Kobalt looks away for one second and Saharian makes him pay for it.
28:15 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:50 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
29:19 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.
29:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:03 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:38 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
30:51 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
31:20 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.
31:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:07 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.
32:21 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.
32:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:09 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
33:42 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:49 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:45 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.
35:04 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
35:40 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.
35:52 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:08 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:48 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:16 Saharian brought in some vultures but they didn't do much damage, instead the mines they planted backfired and Kobalt's dragoons came to clean up the mess!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Saharian gained nothing for the cost.
37:47 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
38:20 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
38:28 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
39:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
39:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
39:51 Kobalt's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Saharian has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Saharian late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:26 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.
40:57 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.
41:24 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:12 Saharian is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
42:28 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.
42:57 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:25 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:06 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
44:23 Currently, Kobalt and Saharian appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
44:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:12 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.
45:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
45:56 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:10 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
46:35 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:17 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.
47:42 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.
48:04 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:30 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
48:52 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.
49:14 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
49:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:07 RECALL! Kobalt's entire army appears in the middle of Saharian's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:34 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:57 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:10 Kobalt shot down Saharian's command center.Saharian's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
51:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
52:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
52:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
52:38 All of a sudden, Saharian has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Saharian's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
53:01 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.
53:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
53:56 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
54:19 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
54:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:10 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Kobalt kills the rest at leisure. Saharian is in ruins.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Saharian late.
55:37 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
55:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
56:19 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
56:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:03 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.
🎙 Saharian is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
57:13 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
57:38 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:14 Saharian having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Saharian types it out: GG.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Saharian.
Head to head
70 games
Kobalt
35 – 35
Saharian