Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
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Games
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■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Red at s3 while Saharian spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s3, Saharian answers from s1.
0:52 Saharian gets 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Kobalt shows 2 Gate Goons — Saharian has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
2:41 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:04 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:12 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:00 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.
5:25 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.
6:20 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:48 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
7:57 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:06 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
9:40 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:27 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:03 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
12:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 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.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
14:00 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:35 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
15:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:51 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
16:31 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:31 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Saharian taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Saharian taps.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Saharian, settled in the early game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:13 Saharian spawns at s2 in Teal while Kobalt spawns at s4 in Purple.Saharian in Teal at s2. Kobalt in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:40 Saharian opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
0:50 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:46 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.
3:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:47 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
4:51 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?
5:17 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:39 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
5:51 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.
6:35 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:46 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
7:33 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:21 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:40 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Saharian can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
9:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
10:11 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:53 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.
11:00 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
11:32 Saharian's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
11:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:18 Nice bunker placement by Kobalt, Saharian can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:26 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:59 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:06 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:44 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.
15:06 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.
15:26 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.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:05 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!The raid lands — Saharian chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
16:44 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
17:05 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
17:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:37 With a few well placed mines, Saharian swept through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
18:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:04 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.
19:16 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:32 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:13 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Saharian makes him pay for it.
20:26 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:54 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Kobalt.
21:18 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
21:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:13 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.
22:25 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.
22:44 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:29 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:14 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.
24:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
25:33 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:59 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
26:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:40 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.
27:13 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.
27:36 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
28:04 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:23 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Saharian's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
28:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:15 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!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Saharian.
29:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:43 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.
30:17 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.
30:33 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:23 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.
31:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Saharian destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
32:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:34 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Saharian's foundation.
32:56 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.
33:20 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:02 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
34:30 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.
34:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:15 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:44 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
36:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
36:22 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.
36:59 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.
37:19 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.
37:42 Saharian scouted Kobalt's attempt to harass!Saharian's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
38:05 Saharian scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
38:21 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.
38:58 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:15 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
39:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:56 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.
40:27 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:42 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.
41:18 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Saharian!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
41:37 Saharian successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:01 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
42:39 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.
43:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:51 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:22 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:04 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
45:26 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.
45:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
46:24 Saharian destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Saharian finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
46:49 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Saharian's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Saharian is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:10 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
47:27 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
47:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
48:23 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.
48:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:30 Kobalt's expansion have been wiped off by Saharian!Saharian finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
49:41 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
50:15 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.
50:35 Saharian's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Saharian breaks Kobalt late.
50:52 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Saharian's way right now.
51:33 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:42 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt types it out: GG.
Kobalt taps out. Saharian's late game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:18 The Blue Kobalt spawns at s3 while Green Saharian spawns at s4.Kobalt takes s3 in Blue; across the map, Saharian settles in at s4 in Green.
0:32 Saharian opens Deep Six against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's 14 Nexus against Saharian's Deep Six.
— The early game —
1:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 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.
3:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:35 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.
4:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 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.
5:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
5:52 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:22 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:49 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:25 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Saharian will just roll him over!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
7:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:28 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
9:12 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.
9:56 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
11:18 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:28 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
12:52 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.
13:25 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
14:05 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:36 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.
15:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:29 Saharian's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
16:04 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Saharian as the game develops.
16:20 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.
16:51 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:32 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Saharian!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
17:52 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
18:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:05 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.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
— The late game —
20:01 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:39 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:11 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.
22:42 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
23:00 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
23:48 Saharian is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
24:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (299 lines)
0:07 The White Saharian spawns at s2 while Red Kobalt spawns at s1.We're underway — Saharian spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s1.
0:29 Kobalt opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Saharian shows 1 Fact Double Expand — Kobalt has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:46 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
2:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:52 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.
3:07 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:24 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.
3:46 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
4:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:34 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
4:52 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:39 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
6:00 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.
6:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
6:33 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
7:04 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:17 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
8:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:25 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:22 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.
9:35 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:55 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
10:10 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
10:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
11:18 Saharian shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Kobalt's dragoons with mines. Kobalt is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Saharian's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 Saharian edges ahead on army strength.
11:46 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.
12:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:25 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:18 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Saharian home with nothing.
13:38 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.
13:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:23 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
14:37 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Saharian looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:15 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Saharian makes him pay for it.
15:35 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
16:09 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Saharian's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
16:23 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:57 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:21 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
17:34 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
17:47 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:30 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.
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:24 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.
19:39 Saharian is planning a harassment, but Kobalt scouted it!Kobalt's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
20:12 Kobalt scouted the attempt but Saharian is still going with it!Saharian wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
20:35 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.
20:50 Currently, neither Saharian nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Saharian and Kobalt yet.
21:06 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.
21:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
22:04 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:14 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:42 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
23:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:18 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.
23:37 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:10 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:27 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:55 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:40 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.
25:49 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:06 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.
26:32 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:48 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:57 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.
28:34 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.
28:46 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
29:11 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.
29:37 Saharian's army is small compared to Kobalt!Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
29:50 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
30:20 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:07 The battle outcome favors Saharian as Kobalt's armies melt into Saharian's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:36 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.
31:55 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.
32:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
32:54 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:31 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.
33:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
34:41 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
35:02 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
35:16 At the moment, neither Saharian nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:48 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.
36:11 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:18 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
36:47 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.
36:58 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:23 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:58 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.
38:14 The storm never came. Saharian's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
38:30 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.
38:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:21 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
39:44 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:14 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:53 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.
41:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:19 Saharian's army is small compared to Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
41:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:19 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
42:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:49 Saharian's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:21 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.
43:37 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.
44:07 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:19 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
44:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:10 Saharian sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:49 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:18 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
46:28 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
46:51 Both Saharian and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:36 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
47:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:15 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.
48:45 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
48:55 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:43 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.
50:12 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.
50:34 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:54 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:07 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:02 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Saharian's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
52:13 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.
52:32 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.
53:13 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
53:28 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.
53:51 Currently, neither Saharian nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Saharian and Kobalt yet.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:38 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Saharian cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:45 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.
55:05 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:29 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!The raid lands — Saharian chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
55:52 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
56:27 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
56:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:05 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:32 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:08 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
58:27 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
58:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:14 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
59:29 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.
59:57 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:19 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:46 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
60:53 Saharian's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Saharian and Kobalt yet.
61:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
61:46 Saharian breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Saharian's late-game push decides it.
62:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:55 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
63:22 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
63:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:54 Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Saharian home with nothing.
64:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
64:32 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:59 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
65:18 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
65:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:04 Saharian sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Saharian throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
66:18 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
66:46 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.
67:14 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
67:40 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
67:47 Both Saharian and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Saharian and Kobalt are level.
68:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:33 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.
69:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:17 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:46 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
70:01 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:48 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
71:07 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
71:38 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
71:53 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
72:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
72:33 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.
73:01 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.
73:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:12 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.
74:19 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
74:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
75:14 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
75:29 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.
75:58 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.
76:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
76:36 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:57 Both Saharian and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
77:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:43 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:16 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.
78:40 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
79:08 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
79:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:47 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Saharian's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
80:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:36 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.
81:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Saharian starts moving out.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
81:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
81:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
81:52 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.
82:30 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.
82:39 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.
83:12 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
83:19 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
83:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
84:06 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.
84:37 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
85:04 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.
85:14 Saharian's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.Saharian's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
85:33 Saharian decides to expand.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
85:58 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
86:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:53 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.
87:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:19 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.
87:59 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
88:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
88:34 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.
88:58 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.
89:15 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.
89:40 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
90:03 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
90:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
90:40 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
91:02 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
91:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
91:40 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
92:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
92:34 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.
92:46 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
93:11 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:38 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
93:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
94:16 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.
94:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:06 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.
95:26 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.
95:52 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.
96:10 Saharian having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Saharian GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Saharian, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:13 The Yellow Kobalt spawns at s2 while Teal Saharian spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s2, Saharian at s1.
0:45 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 2 Fact Vulture.Kobalt shows 2 Gate Goons — Saharian has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:48 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
4:53 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:23 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:46 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
6:10 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:25 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
7:59 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.
8:30 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
8:42 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:25 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:43 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
10:22 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:26 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:01 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
12:29 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.
12:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:21 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
13:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:33 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.
14:51 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
15:22 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:05 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
16:32 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
17:02 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 —
17:27 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.
18:09 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
19:02 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:41 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
20:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:30 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
21:16 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
21:49 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.
22:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Saharian GGs!Saharian GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Saharian taps out. Kobalt's mid game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:19 The Green Saharian spawns at s1 while Yellow Kobalt spawns at s2.We're underway — Saharian spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s2.
0:48 Kobalt opens 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's Deep Six.Saharian commits to Deep Six; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
1:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:54 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
4:38 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:07 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.
5:35 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
5:58 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
6:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:13 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
7:42 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
8:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:50 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:14 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.
9:48 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.
10:21 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
11:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Saharian — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:58 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
13:33 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:12 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:49 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
15:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:56 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.
16:18 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:46 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.
🎙 It's all going Saharian's way right now.
17:27 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.
18:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:34 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Saharian doesn't even slow down.
19:02 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
19:46 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.
20:01 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Kobalt taps out. Saharian's early game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:13 Kobalt spawns in Blue at s2 while Saharian spawns in Green at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s2, Saharian at s1.
0:35 Kobalt opens 14 Nexus against Saharian's 2 Fact Vulture.Kobalt commits to 14 Nexus; Saharian answers with 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:12 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Saharian decides to expand.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:28 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.
2:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:26 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.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
5:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:17 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:51 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:52 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.
7:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:43 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
8:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
8:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
10:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:49 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:46 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:14 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 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:01 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:34 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:28 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.
15:14 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
15:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:13 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
16:37 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:07 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
18:34 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Saharian's army.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
19:06 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.
19:29 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
19:45 Saharian's army is small compared to Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
20:16 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
20:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:16 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.
21:54 About half of Saharian's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
22:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:53 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:11 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
24:04 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.
24:36 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
25:11 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.
25:34 Saharian's command center has been destroyed by Kobalt.No reinforcements in time: Saharian watches Kobalt level the expansion.
26:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Saharian taps out!Saharian GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Saharian taps out. Kobalt's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
70 games
Kobalt
35 – 35
Saharian