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■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:09 Kobalt spawns at s1 in White while Redeemer spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s1, Redeemer answers from s2.
0:52 Redeemer gets 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Redeemer answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:23 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Redeemer decides to expand.Redeemer plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:35 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:12 Redeemer pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Redeemer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:13 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Redeemer marches on.
5:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
5:22 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:05 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:51 Redeemer's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Redeemer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:07 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
7:57 Redeemer decides to expand.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:02 Kobalt failed to kill off Redeemer's defending zerglings.Redeemer holds the early rush without blinking.
9:42 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:13 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
10:46 Redeemer is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Redeemer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:59 With really nice micro, Redeemer's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Redeemer breaks Kobalt's front door.
12:48 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
13:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Redeemer's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Redeemer's force and backs off.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
13:44 Redeemer's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Redeemer: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
14:20 Kobalt's army is small compared to Redeemer!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Redeemer's force is a size larger.
14:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:37 With really nice micro, Redeemer's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Redeemer's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Big Brain's army.
16:09 The attack was a success, Kobalt lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Redeemer — more than half the force is gone.
16:49 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:21 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:51 Redeemer starts expanding.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:35 Redeemer is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Redeemer: the first units are already marching.
19:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Big Brain defeats Kobalt, settled in the early game.
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
economy
Play-by-play (179 lines)
0:19 The Red Kobalt spawns at s2 while Teal Redeemer spawns at s1.Kobalt takes s2 in Red; across the map, Redeemer settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:31 Redeemer gets Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, Overpool from Redeemer.
— The early game —
0:48 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:59 Redeemer pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Redeemer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:23 In terms of army size, Redeemer is behind Kobalt!Redeemer needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
2:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:07 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Redeemer's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Redeemer's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
3:32 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
4:28 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:36 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
5:14 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:29 Redeemer is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Redeemer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:12 Kobalt failed to kill off Redeemer's defending zerglings.Redeemer holds the early rush without blinking.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:00 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
7:28 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:51 Redeemer is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Redeemer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:03 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.
8:44 Kobalt failed to kill off Redeemer's defending zerglings.Redeemer holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Redeemer's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Redeemer's force and backs off.
9:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
9:43 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Redeemer!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Redeemer's force is a size larger.
10:12 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:30 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
10:49 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:14 Redeemer pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Redeemer: the first units are already marching.
11:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:10 Kobalt failed to kill off Redeemer's defending zerglings.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Redeemer's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:12 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
13:27 Redeemer now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:54 Redeemer decides to expand.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:44 Redeemer burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Redeemer holds Kobalt.
15:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:19 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:58 Kobalt successfully harasses Redeemer's economy.Kobalt gets into Redeemer's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:19 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
16:40 Nice try from Redeemer to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Redeemer goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:02 Redeemer now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:50 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Redeemer's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Redeemer's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Redeemer.
18:00 It seems that Redeemer only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
18:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Kobalt successfully blocked Redeemer from harassing his economy.Redeemer knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:24 Redeemer successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Redeemer shuts the door on Kobalt.
19:40 With a successful harassment, Redeemer hurts Kobalt's economy.Beautiful harassment from Redeemer. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
20:10 Redeemer has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:24 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Redeemer's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Redeemer's force is a size larger.
20:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:01 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Redeemer's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Redeemer's push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Redeemer gained nothing for the cost.
21:35 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
22:03 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Redeemer's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Redeemer's force and backs off.
22:24 Redeemer successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Redeemer; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:50 Redeemer harasses Kobalt and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Redeemer chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
22:57 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:31 Redeemer starts expanding.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
23:50 Redeemer has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:35 Redeemer micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Redeemer takes the middle of the game.
24:52 It seems that Redeemer only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
25:17 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Redeemer's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Redeemer's army — real damage, but Redeemer fights on.
25:56 Kobalt harasses Redeemer and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Redeemer's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:18 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
26:40 Redeemer decides to expand.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:03 Redeemer has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:35 Redeemer's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Redeemer takes the middle of the game.
28:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
28:25 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:40 Redeemer decides to start pushing across the map.Redeemer tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:38 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Redeemer's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
29:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
30:31 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
30:51 Kobalt starts expanding.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
30:58 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:23 Kobalt successfully harasses Redeemer's economy.Redeemer looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
31:56 Redeemer has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:06 Redeemer must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Redeemer is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
32:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:10 Redeemer micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Redeemer takes the middle of the game.
33:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Redeemer destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
33:45 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:04 Kobalt successfully harasses Redeemer's economy.Redeemer looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
34:40 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:06 Redeemer brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:50 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Redeemer didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Redeemer.
36:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:28 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:45 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:15 Attempting to end the game, Redeemer moves out with his armies.Redeemer has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:57 Kobalt can't push any further as Redeemer burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Redeemer holds Kobalt.
38:26 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:12 Kobalt harasses Redeemer and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Redeemer's foundation.
39:38 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:03 Redeemer now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
40:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
40:48 Kobalt kills off Redeemer's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
40:57 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
41:23 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:52 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Redeemer!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Redeemer should not take this fight.
42:12 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Redeemer, but Redeemer's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Redeemer shuts the door on Kobalt.
42:25 Redeemer starts pushing across the map.Redeemer has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:52 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:16 Kobalt successfully fends off Redeemer's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
43:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:11 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:34 Redeemer successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Kobalt knocks, Redeemer answers. No damage done.
44:57 Redeemer starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Redeemer crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
45:09 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Redeemer will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Redeemer's force is a size larger.
45:43 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.
45:57 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!Redeemer wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
46:27 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:45 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:12 Kobalt tried to harass Redeemer but Redeemer successfully fends off the harassment.Kobalt knocks, Redeemer answers. No damage done.
47:27 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Redeemer starts moving out.Redeemer tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:18 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.
48:40 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Redeemer. The push continues.
49:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:48 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Redeemer, but Redeemer's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Redeemer; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:15 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Redeemer, but Redeemer's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Redeemer shuts the door on Kobalt.
50:45 Attempting to end the game, Redeemer moves out with his armies.Redeemer has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:12 Redeemer kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Redeemer wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
51:43 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:04 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:24 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
53:03 Redeemer moves out with his armies.Redeemer tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:12 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.
53:39 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Redeemer is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Redeemer doesn't even slow down.
53:58 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:23 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:38 Eager to end the game, Redeemer moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Redeemer crosses the map with everything.
55:17 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Redeemer!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Redeemer's force is a size larger.
55:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:59 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Redeemer. The push continues.
56:28 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
56:37 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Redeemer's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Redeemer's force and backs off.
🎙 The scales tip toward Big Brain — a lead, but not a safe one.
57:11 Attempting to end the game, Redeemer moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Redeemer pushes.
57:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
57:43 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Redeemer marches on.
58:06 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
58:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
59:06 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Kobalt's expansion has fallen to Redeemer's armies.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Redeemer level the expansion.
59:15 Kobalt tried to harass Redeemer but Redeemer successfully fends off the harassment.Kobalt goes for the raid — Redeemer is ready, and nothing comes of it.
59:37 Redeemer decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Redeemer pushes.
60:20 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Big Brain defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:09 The Orange Kobalt spawns at s1 while Green Redeemer spawns at s2.Kobalt in Orange at s1. Redeemer in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Redeemer's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 12 Pool from Redeemer.
— The early game —
1:13 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Redeemer decides to expand.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
2:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Redeemer starts moving out.Redeemer tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:11 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:47 Redeemer decides to expand.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
4:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:49 Redeemer with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Redeemer breaks Kobalt's front door.
5:01 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
5:37 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:11 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:40 Redeemer pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Redeemer: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:19 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.
7:31 Kobalt kills off Redeemer's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Redeemer's front door.
8:09 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:48 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
9:18 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:48 Redeemer's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Redeemer goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Redeemer's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Redeemer should not take this fight.
10:49 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:02 Redeemer starts expanding.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:05 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Redeemer. The push continues.
12:47 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
13:05 About half of Redeemer's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:35 Redeemer's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Redeemer: the first units are already marching.
14:01 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.
14:48 The battle outcome favors Redeemer as Kobalt's armies melt into Redeemer's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Redeemer doesn't even slow down.
15:05 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
15:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:10 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Redeemer!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Redeemer's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
16:42 Redeemer has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:17 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
17:43 Redeemer decides to expand.Redeemer plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:48 Redeemer's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Redeemer's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Redeemer!The mid-game push crashes through — Redeemer breaks Kobalt's position.
19:10 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Redeemer's force stays on that battlefield.
19:35 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:09 Redeemer decides to move out with his armies.Redeemer has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage Big Brain as the game develops.
20:39 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.
21:12 Redeemer's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Redeemer's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Redeemer!The mid-game push crashes through — Redeemer breaks Kobalt's position.
21:35 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Redeemer pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Redeemer seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:40 Redeemer decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Redeemer pushes.
23:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Big Brain defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:17 Kobalt spawns at s2 in White while Redeemer spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Redeemer answers from s1.
0:43 Redeemer gets 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Redeemer answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
2:14 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Eager to end the game, Redeemer moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Redeemer crosses the map with everything.
3:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:43 Kobalt kills off all of Redeemer's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:39 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:51 Redeemer's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Redeemer: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Redeemer appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Redeemer yet.
6:49 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
7:15 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
7:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 Kobalt successfully fends off Redeemer's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Redeemer home with nothing.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Redeemer has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
9:54 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:21 Redeemer pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Redeemer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:16 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Redeemer's attacks.Redeemer commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
🎙 Big Brain is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
12:02 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:16 About half of Redeemer's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:06 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
13:54 Kobalt kills off Redeemer's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Redeemer wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Big Brain is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
14:22 The attack was a success, Redeemer lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
14:49 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:23 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
15:55 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
16:23 Redeemer decides to expand.Redeemer plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:28 Redeemer's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Redeemer's front door.
18:00 The attack was a success, Redeemer lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
18:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Redeemer destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Redeemer clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
19:11 Redeemer's expansion have been wiped off by Kobalt!The base falls. Kobalt rips Redeemer's economy back a full step.
19:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:06 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Redeemer plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
21:04 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Redeemer's zerglings and hydralisks.Redeemer's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
21:34 The attack was a success, Redeemer lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
22:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Redeemer GGs!Redeemer GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Big Brain taps out. Kobalt's mid game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
economy
Play-by-play (84 lines)
0:12 Kobalt spawns at s4 in White while Redeemer spawns at s3 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s4, Redeemer at s3.
0:33 Redeemer gets 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Redeemer answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:01 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
1:51 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:33 Eager to end the game, Redeemer moves out with his armies.Redeemer has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:22 Redeemer with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!Kobalt wasn't ready. Redeemer's early aggression takes the lead.
3:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:04 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Redeemer's army.Kobalt clips Redeemer's army — real damage, but Redeemer fights on.
4:48 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:03 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
5:25 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:07 Redeemer is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Redeemer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:30 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Redeemer!Kobalt needs production, fast; Redeemer's army has outgrown his.
6:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:19 Redeemer failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
7:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:19 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
8:48 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:17 Redeemer's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Redeemer tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:29 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:13 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:49 Redeemer failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Redeemer's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
11:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
11:48 Redeemer lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:11 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Redeemer starts moving out.No more waiting. Redeemer pushes.
13:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:41 Kobalt kills off all of Redeemer's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Redeemer's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
14:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
14:35 After that battle, Redeemer still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:10 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:39 Redeemer now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Redeemer's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:51 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:23 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Redeemer takes another base — the economy widens.
16:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:26 Kobalt can't push any further as Redeemer burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!Redeemer absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
17:54 With excellent skills and micro, Redeemer managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:16 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Redeemer while losing less than half of his army.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:41 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
19:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Redeemer starts moving out.No more waiting. Redeemer pushes.
19:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:55 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Redeemer didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Redeemer gained nothing for the cost.
20:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Redeemer — the losses are light.
20:48 Redeemer lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:15 Kobalt successfully harasses Redeemer's economy.The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Redeemer's foundation.
21:45 Kobalt appears to have more army than Redeemer!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Redeemer right now.
22:16 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Big Brain is a step behind and knows it.
22:35 Redeemer decides to expand.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:16 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:42 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.
23:58 All of a sudden, Redeemer has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Redeemer's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
— The late game —
24:28 Redeemer lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
24:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:25 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Redeemer's expansion has fallen to Kobalt's armies.Kobalt finds the weak point and Redeemer's new base is gone.
25:41 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
26:08 Redeemer decides to expand.More workers, more money: Redeemer expands.
🎙 Big Brain is a step behind and knows it.
26:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:16 Redeemer's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Redeemer's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
27:48 Redeemer lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
28:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Redeemer keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:28 Redeemer's expansion have been wiped off by Kobalt!Kobalt finds the weak point and Redeemer's new base is gone.
28:52 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:35 Redeemer desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Redeemer adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:58 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.
30:23 Redeemer failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Redeemer's position.
🎙 Big Brain is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
30:51 Kobalt destroyed about half of Redeemer's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Redeemer's army in half.
31:10 Redeemer destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Redeemer takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
31:48 With a successful harassment, Redeemer hurts Kobalt's economy.The raid lands — Redeemer chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
32:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Redeemer GGs!Redeemer GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Big Brain, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Big Brain
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Orange at s2 while Redeemer spawns in White at s1.Kobalt takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Redeemer settles in at s1 in White.
2:20 Redeemer gets 9 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 9 Pool from Redeemer.
4:50 Redeemer decides to cheese today.Redeemer isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Big Brain's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
6:46 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Redeemer attacks Kobalt.All or nothing: Redeemer's gamble arrives at Kobalt's base.
9:16 Kobalt was unable to defend Redeemer's armies and taps out.The cheese lands — Kobalt GGs, and Redeemer steals the game.
Big Brain takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
5 games
Kobalt
4 – 1
Big Brain