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■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Orange Saharian spawning at s1 and Green Kobalt spawning at s2.Saharian takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s2 in Green.
0:45 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Saharian, 2 Gate Goons from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:11 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
1:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:20 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Saharian is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
4:44 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.
5:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:44 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:33 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:02 With really nice micro, Saharian kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
8:49 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:51 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Saharian: the first units are already marching.
10:20 Saharian's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
11:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:31 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
12:11 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:46 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 Saharian as the game develops.
13:14 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
13:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:26 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Saharian. The push continues.
15:00 Saharian only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Saharian cuts Kobalt's army in half.
— The late game —
15:37 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
16:10 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?
16:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:58 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Saharian is far ahead.
18:37 Saharian looks beastly after destroying more than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian shreds the better part of Kobalt's army in one engagement.
19:04 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.
19:45 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.
20:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Kobalt taps out. Saharian's early game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Green Kobalt spawning at s2 and Blue Saharian spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s2, Saharian at s1.
0:52 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 —
1:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:37 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:13 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:05 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:27 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.
6:04 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.
6:34 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.
7:12 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
8:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:53 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
9:32 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:02 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:32 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
11:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:11 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:51 Saharian lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
13:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
14:47 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
15:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:51 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Saharian's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
16:30 Saharian has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:59 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
18:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Saharian GGs!Saharian types it out: GG.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Saharian, settled in the early game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (155 lines)
0:07 Saharian spawns in Green at s1 while Kobalt spawns in Red at s4.We're underway — Saharian spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s4.
0:36 Kobalt opens 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand.Saharian commits to 1 Fact Double Expand; Kobalt answers with 2 Gate Goons.
— The early game —
0:56 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:00 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:50 Saharian lost some of his marines to Kobalt's goons.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
3:15 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
4:06 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:49 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:09 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:53 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.
6:36 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.
6:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 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.
7:43 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
7:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:24 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
8:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:14 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.
9:39 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
9:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:13 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?
10:40 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:17 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
11:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:52 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:11 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.
12:35 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.
13:05 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
13:27 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
13:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:45 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
15:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:38 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:56 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:49 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.
17:02 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
17:57 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
18:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:41 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
19:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:14 Saharian did not have enough tanks to deal with Kobalt! Kobalt sliced through Saharian!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:45 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:17 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
20:34 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:57 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:13 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
21:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:59 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Saharian's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
22:42 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:10 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.
23:35 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
24:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:36 Saharian did not have enough tanks to deal with Kobalt! Kobalt sliced through Saharian!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
24:48 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.
25:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
25:42 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.
26:02 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:29 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:58 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.
27:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:38 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
27:56 Saharian shot down Kobalt's nexus.Saharian finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
28:25 It seems like Saharian has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
28:55 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:04 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.
29:26 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:22 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.
30:53 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.
31:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
31:36 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.
31:58 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:36 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with a lot of Saharian's tanks while they were off position! Saharian has to back off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Saharian gained nothing for the cost.
33:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
33:22 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:56 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.
34:11 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
34:40 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:57 Saharian is leading the game with more expansions than Kobalt.Saharian is out-expanding Kobalt — the money game is tilting.
35:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:03 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Saharian's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Saharian holds Kobalt.
36:20 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.
36:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
37:11 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!The raid lands — Saharian chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:19 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.
37:53 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:46 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.
39:04 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.
39:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
39:39 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
40:05 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
40:28 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:05 In terms of army size, Saharian and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:44 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.
42:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
42:52 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
43:26 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
43:34 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
44:09 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.
44:40 Saharian's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
44:59 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.
45:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
45:37 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:01 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
46:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:46 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
47:22 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.
47:33 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.
47:56 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
48:19 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.
48:44 Kobalt might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Saharian did.Kobalt needs an expansion soon or Saharian's economy simply wins this.
49:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:39 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Saharian marches on.
50:05 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.
50:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
50:55 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
51:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Saharian edges ahead on army strength.
51:30 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.
52:03 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:52 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:08 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 late game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
economy
Play-by-play (324 lines)
0:08 Kobalt spawns in Purple at s1 while Saharian spawns in Orange at s2.Kobalt takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Saharian settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:26 Saharian gets 14 CC against Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons.Kobalt shows 2 Gate Goons — Saharian has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
1:30 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:00 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.
2:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:46 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
2:59 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
3:24 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
4:02 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:33 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:50 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:28 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.Kobalt wasn't ready. Saharian's early aggression takes the lead.
5:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:19 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.
6:50 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Saharian match each other.
7:01 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
8:04 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.
8:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:57 Saharian successfully kills off Kobalt's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Saharian breaks Kobalt's front door.
9:15 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.
9:36 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:52 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 Saharian decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:09 Saharian's defending marines kills Kobalt's early goons.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
11:34 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:46 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 —
12:12 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.
12:28 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:08 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.
13:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:12 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
14:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:05 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
15:30 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
15:49 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:13 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Saharian.Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
16:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:40 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:09 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Saharian hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:49 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Saharian's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:13 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.
18:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
18:50 Nice try from Saharian to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:22 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:49 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.
19:57 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
20:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
20:48 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
21:03 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:35 Currently, Kobalt and Saharian appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Saharian are level.
21:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:23 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.
22:46 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:30 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
23:47 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
24:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:28 Saharian's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:11 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.
25:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:46 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
26:24 Where is Saharian's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Saharian's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
26:31 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.
26:51 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:24 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.
27:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:54 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.
28:26 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.
28:52 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
29:13 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:33 Nice try from Saharian to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
29:42 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:42 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:21 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
31:39 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
32:04 Attempting to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:48 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:08 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:40 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.
33:48 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
34:06 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:27 Dropship! Dropship! Saharian drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
35:00 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
35:12 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:06 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.
36:32 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:13 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
37:20 Saharian tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:55 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
38:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:31 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.
39:05 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.
39:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:37 Kobalt shot down Saharian's command center.Saharian's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
40:02 Nice try from Saharian to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Saharian knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
40:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
40:51 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:00 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
41:22 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:19 Saharian was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
42:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:57 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
43:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
43:49 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.
44:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:18 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.
44:38 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:01 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
45:26 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.
45:58 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
46:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:42 Saharian's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
47:11 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:30 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Beautiful harassment from Saharian. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
47:57 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
48:12 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
48:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:09 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Saharian cleans it up.
49:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:49 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:07 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
50:30 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:20 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Saharian cleans it up.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:42 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:49 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.
52:11 Kobalt has a slight economical lead by having 2 more expansions than Saharian.Kobalt is out-expanding Saharian — the money game is tilting.
52:33 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
53:03 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
53:18 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.
53:53 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:14 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.
54:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
55:02 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
55:23 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.
55:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
55:48 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.
56:22 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.
56:41 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.
56:57 Kobalt's army is small compared to Saharian!Kobalt needs production, fast; Saharian's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:28 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
57:46 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
58:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:33 Saharian sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:53 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.
59:07 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
59:31 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
59:53 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
60:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:39 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.
61:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:28 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:54 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Saharian will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Saharian's force is a size larger.
62:17 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
62:36 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Saharian is coming.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
62:46 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.
63:21 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
63:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Saharian's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
64:06 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.
64:13 Cloaked wraiths from Saharian are harassing Kobalt!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
64:43 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
65:05 Saharian moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
65:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:42 Saharian is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Saharian holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
66:06 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.
66:19 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.
66:48 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
67:04 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
67:30 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Saharian is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Saharian are level.
67:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:21 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.
68:40 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:10 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.
69:24 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
69:41 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
70:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
70:25 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.
70:52 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.
71:03 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:25 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.
71:50 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
72:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
72:47 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
73:00 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.
73:30 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
73:47 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
74:02 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
74:28 Currently, Kobalt and Saharian appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
74:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:16 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
75:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
75:49 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
76:10 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
76:31 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
76:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:26 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.
77:39 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
78:10 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.
78:34 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
78:58 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
79:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
79:37 Stasis on the leading tanks! Saharian's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
79:56 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.
80:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
80:33 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
80:58 Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
81:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
81:37 Stasis on the leading tanks! Saharian's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
81:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:28 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:40 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.
83:16 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Saharian starts the long push.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:23 In terms of army size, Kobalt and Saharian are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
83:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
84:06 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
84:39 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.
84:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
85:13 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
85:34 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.
86:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
86:26 Stasis on the leading tanks! Saharian's line is cut in half and Kobalt cleans up the rest.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
86:44 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.
87:00 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
87:36 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
87:55 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
88:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
88:27 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Saharian's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
88:46 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.
89:23 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:37 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
90:08 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Saharian commits the late-game army.
90:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
90:40 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.
91:04 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.
91:19 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:51 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
92:13 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.
92:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
93:00 Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
93:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
93:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:09 Saharian is having a hard time catching up with Kobalt's number of expansions.Saharian needs an expansion soon or Kobalt's economy simply wins this.
94:17 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
94:43 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
95:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
95:24 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.
95:51 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:12 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
96:31 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
97:04 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
97:13 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.
97:46 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Saharian's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Saharian late.
98:00 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.
98:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:36 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
99:09 Nice try from Saharian to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
99:19 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
99:57 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.
100:04 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Saharian's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Saharian late.
100:39 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.
100:48 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:23 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.
101:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
102:06 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.
102:17 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.
102:42 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.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
103:00 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
103:18 Kobalt appears to have more army than Saharian!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
103:40 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
104:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Saharian GGs!That's it. Saharian looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Saharian, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
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Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 The Orange Saharian spawns at s1 while Red Kobalt spawns at s2.Saharian in Orange at s1. Kobalt in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:38 Kobalt gets 14 Nexus against Saharian's Deep Six.Saharian shows Deep Six — Kobalt has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:07 Saharian figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:30 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:34 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.
3:59 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 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.
5:18 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:35 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:09 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Saharian's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
7:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:22 At the moment, Saharian seems to have more units than Kobalt.Saharian's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
9:02 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:01 Kobalt failed to kill off Saharian's defending marines.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Saharian's defense was already in place.
10:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:46 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.
11:22 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
11:46 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:19 Saharian places down a command center.More workers, more money: Saharian expands.
12:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:40 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Saharian's front door.
14:09 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.
14:43 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
14:58 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
15:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:59 Kobalt avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Saharian's main army! Kobalt destroys them all!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
16:25 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Saharian's army.Kobalt clips Saharian's army — real damage, but Saharian fights on.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:54 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:13 Saharian dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Saharian gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:53 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Saharian is a step behind and knows it.
19:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:52 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.
20:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
20:45 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
20:58 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
21:30 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:20 Saharian failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Kobalt cleans up and continues pushing!Saharian's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
22:59 Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Saharian has left on the field.
23:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
23:52 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:48 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Saharian's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
25:16 Kobalt destroyed about half of Saharian's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Saharian's army in half.
25:47 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.
26:15 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.
26:51 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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
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Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:16 The Green Kobalt spawns at s3 while Purple Saharian spawns at s2.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s3, Saharian answers from s2.
0:24 Kobalt gets 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's Deep Six.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's 2 Gate Goons against Saharian's Deep Six.
— The early game —
0:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Saharian desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:13 Saharian bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Saharian goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:48 Kobalt kills off Saharian's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:12 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.
3:27 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.
4:01 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:29 Kobalt is pushing out with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:54 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.
5:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:54 Saharian fends off Kobalt's early goons with his marines.Saharian holds the early rush without blinking.
6:15 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:00 Kobalt decides to push out with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:33 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?
7:41 It seems like Saharian has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
8:21 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:03 Kobalt was out-microed by Saharian and loses all his attacking forces.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:53 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.
10:08 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:32 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:55 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:42 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.
11:52 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.
12:35 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
12:56 Saharian places down a command center.Quietly, Saharian adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:15 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:15 With beautiful placement, Saharian successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Saharian holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:40 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:13 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Saharian's force stays on that battlefield.
15:31 Aaaaaa, Saharian's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Saharian's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Saharian edges ahead on army strength.
15:42 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:34 Saharian's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
17:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:16 It seems that Saharian only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Saharian clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
17:45 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Saharian's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Saharian yet.
18:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
18:40 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
18:52 Saharian is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Saharian starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:48 Saharian kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Saharian marches on.
20:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
20:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:12 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian takes another base — the economy widens.
21:42 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:02 Saharian moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Saharian pushes.
22:29 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:09 Saharian's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
23:30 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.
23:56 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:14 Saharian tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Saharian goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:34 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:57 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:04 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:01 Kobalt tried to harass Saharian but Saharian successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Saharian shuts the door on Kobalt.
27:13 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:16 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Saharian abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Saharian breaks Kobalt's position.
28:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:01 With excellent skills and micro, Saharian managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 Saharian has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.Saharian's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:36 Saharian scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
30:13 Kobalt casts some storm! But Saharian lost no workers.Good instincts from Saharian; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:22 Saharian's cloaked wraith did not do much to Kobalt's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Saharian.
30:59 Saharian starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
31:14 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.
31:36 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.
32:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
32:38 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:07 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.
33:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:02 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.
34:24 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.
34:43 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.
34:59 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.
35:24 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:39 Saharian's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Saharian's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:30 Saharian hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Saharian's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Saharian absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
36:49 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.
37:16 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:36 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.
— The late game —
37:56 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
38:29 Saharian decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Saharian crosses the map with everything.
38:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
39:19 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Saharian cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
39:29 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.
40:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
40:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
40:56 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Saharian has built comes forward at once.
41:03 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Saharian is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:00 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Saharian cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
42:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
42:47 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Saharian pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:07 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:26 Saharian has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Saharian moves out to end it.
43:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:23 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.
44:33 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.
45:04 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.
45:29 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
45:43 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:11 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.
46:34 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:59 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:42 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
48:04 Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:29 Both Kobalt and Saharian appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:16 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Saharian held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Saharian simply refuses to lose.
49:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:32 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
50:50 Eager to end the game, Saharian moves out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:29 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.
51:56 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:09 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.
52:38 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.
52:57 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Saharian.Kobalt knocks, Saharian answers. No damage done.
53:19 At the moment, Saharian seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Saharian has the edge over Kobalt right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:56 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.
54:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:42 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.
54:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:22 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.
55:48 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Saharian's workers!Kobalt gets into Saharian's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:07 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Saharian's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Saharian right now.
56:36 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.
56:56 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:21 Saharian must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
57:44 Kobalt is leading the game with more expansions than Saharian.Kobalt is out-expanding Saharian — the money game is tilting.
58:02 Kobalt has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Saharian.Economically it's Kobalt's game right now; Saharian is falling behind on bases.
58:18 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
58:40 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
59:20 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Saharian.Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Saharian should not take this fight.
59:42 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.
60:01 Saharian might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Kobalt did.Saharian is starving on bases while Kobalt spreads across the map.
60:15 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:41 Saharian decides to move out with his armies.Saharian tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:19 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.
62:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:42 Saharian is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Saharian is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
63:01 Saharian is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Kobalt.Saharian needs an expansion soon or Kobalt's economy simply wins this.
63:34 In terms of army size, Saharian is behind Kobalt!Saharian needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
63:50 Unable to wait any longer, Kobalt suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Kobalt: everything committed, no way back.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
64:13 Saharian wins after a long battle.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Saharian.
That's the game: Saharian defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Saharian
army value
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■ Saharian
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Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Orange Saharian spawning at s1 and Green Kobalt spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Saharian at s1, Kobalt at s2.
0:48 Saharian opens 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Saharian's 1 Fact Double Expand against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:22 Saharian starts expanding.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Kobalt fends off Saharian's marines with his dragoons.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:30 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.
5:11 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.
5:51 Saharian decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Saharian tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Both Saharian and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Saharian and Kobalt match each other.
7:24 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
8:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:10 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Saharian's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:34 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:51 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.
12:26 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
12:59 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.
13:34 Saharian places down a command center.Saharian plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:35 Kobalt successfully pressures Saharian with his dragoons! Saharian is contained.Saharian wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
16:22 After that battle, Saharian still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:41 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Saharian while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Saharian — the losses are light.
17:27 Kobalt is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
17:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:37 Saharian failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Kobalt cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Saharian's position.
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Saharian seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Saharian keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Saharian GGs!Saharian GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Saharian.
Head to head
70 games
Kobalt
35 – 35
Saharian