Friendly · Bo5 · engine casual v1
· Fri, Oct 2 2026 · 09:55 server time
casual ground
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■ Hardback
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Hardback
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (378 lines)
0:09 Hardback spawns in Blue at 7 o'clock while Kobalt spawns in Yellow at 3 o'clock.Hardback in Blue at 7 o'clock. Kobalt in Yellow at 3 o'clock. The map is set.
0:32 Hardback opens 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 2 Fact Vulture against Kobalt's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:45 Hardback and Kobalt spawn most of the map apart — a long way round for either army.Hardback and Kobalt spawn most of the map apart — a long way round for either army.
1:06 NR20 is the house rule tonight — no rush: no all-in openings, and nobody attacks until the early game is over.NR20 is the house rule tonight — no rush: no all-in openings, and nobody attacks until the early game is over.
1:39 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Kobalt needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:55 It seems like Hardback has more units than Kobalt!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
2:25 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
2:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
3:08 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Kobalt.
3:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:12 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
4:28 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
4:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:13 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Hardback is slicing through Kobalt's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Kobalt's position.
5:22 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
5:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:08 Hardback harasses Kobalt's economy and gets ahead of the game.Kobalt looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
6:38 Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
6:51 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Hardback!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
7:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:34 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Kobalt's position.
7:51 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:31 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
8:40 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
9:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:21 Hardback kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
9:54 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
10:15 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
10:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:22 Hardback kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hardback marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:05 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
12:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:47 It seems like Hardback has more units than Kobalt!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
12:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:20 Hardback 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 Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Kobalt's position.
13:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:09 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:36 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:58 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:39 Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
15:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:34 Kobalt's army is small compared to Hardback!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
16:52 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:12 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
17:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:04 Hardback 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 Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:09 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
19:32 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:57 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
20:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:28 Hardback 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 Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Kobalt's position.
20:53 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:41 Hardback shot down Kobalt's nexus.Hardback finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
21:54 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:28 Kobalt decides to expand.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
22:35 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
23:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:54 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
24:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
24:57 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
25:10 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
25:25 Currently, Hardback and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
26:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:07 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
26:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
27:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:41 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.
28:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:14 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
28:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
29:07 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
29:35 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:42 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:04 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
30:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:00 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
31:07 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
31:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
31:51 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:19 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
32:33 Currently, Hardback and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
33:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:17 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
33:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
34:22 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.The base falls. Hardback rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
34:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
35:12 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:33 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
35:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:04 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Kobalt's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
36:30 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
37:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:19 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:41 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
37:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:15 Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:51 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
38:58 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
39:29 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
39:39 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:07 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Kobalt is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:49 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
41:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
41:33 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
42:03 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Kobalt knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
42:21 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
42:46 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.
43:09 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
43:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:49 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
44:04 Hardback destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hardback level the expansion.
44:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
44:46 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:16 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
46:02 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
46:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
46:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
47:11 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
47:53 Kobalt was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
48:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
48:41 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
48:56 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
49:27 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
49:47 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.
50:03 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
50:41 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
50:50 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
51:18 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
51:35 Kobalt's army is small compared to Hardback!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
51:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
52:12 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
52:33 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
53:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:31 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
53:39 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:31 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
54:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:35 Kobalt is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
55:42 Seems like Kobalt is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
56:11 Hardback successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Kobalt knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:45 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:07 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.
57:14 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
57:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
58:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
58:18 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
58:53 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
59:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
59:34 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
60:09 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
60:25 Hardback destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Kobalt's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
60:47 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
61:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
61:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
62:02 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
62:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
62:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
63:11 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.Kobalt's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
63:31 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
63:42 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
64:01 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
64:24 Both Hardback and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
64:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:12 Kobalt was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
65:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
65:48 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
66:18 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
66:31 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:05 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.
67:22 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
67:38 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
67:55 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:13 Kobalt's expansion have been wiped off by Hardback!The base falls. Hardback rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
68:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
69:07 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.
69:22 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
69:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:12 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
70:33 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
71:01 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:14 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
71:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
71:51 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
72:20 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hardback as the game develops.
72:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:57 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.
73:31 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
73:38 Both Hardback and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
74:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
74:25 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
74:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
75:29 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
75:42 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
76:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:28 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
77:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:35 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
77:54 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
78:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
78:48 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
79:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:34 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
79:51 Kobalt is having a hard time catching up with Hardback's number of expansions.Kobalt is starving on bases while Hardback spreads across the map.
80:10 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.
80:41 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
80:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
81:12 Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
81:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
82:11 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Kobalt knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
82:30 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
82:53 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
83:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
83:48 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
84:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:30 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:43 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.
85:10 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
85:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
86:01 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
86:08 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
86:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:04 Hardback appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Kobalt right now.
87:20 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
87:31 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
87:59 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
88:13 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
88:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
89:03 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
89:35 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
89:42 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
90:04 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
90:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
91:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
91:15 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
91:40 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
91:49 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:22 It seems like Hardback has more units than Kobalt!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
92:40 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
93:11 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.
93:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
93:45 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
94:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
94:49 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.
95:08 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
95:38 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
95:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
96:20 Kobalt was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
96:30 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
96:49 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
97:08 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
97:49 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
98:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
98:31 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
98:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:33 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
99:51 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
100:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
100:39 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
100:54 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
101:19 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
101:30 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
101:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
102:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
102:33 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
102:52 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
103:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
103:41 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
104:07 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
104:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
104:46 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
105:05 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
105:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:00 Hardback destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Hardback finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
106:19 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
106:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
106:56 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
107:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
107:50 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
107:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
108:21 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
108:34 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
109:01 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
109:26 In terms of army size, Hardback and Kobalt are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
109:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
110:04 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
110:41 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
110:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
111:06 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
111:33 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.
112:05 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.
112:12 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
112:49 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
113:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
113:21 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
113:34 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
114:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
114:29 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
114:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
115:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
115:29 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Kobalt knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
115:42 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
116:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
116:32 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
117:03 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
117:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
117:31 Hardback destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hardback level the expansion.
118:08 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
118:31 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
118:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
119:10 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
119:37 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
119:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
120:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hardback defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (456 lines)
0:15 Kobalt spawns at 11 o'clock in Orange while Hardback spawns at 12 o'clock in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at 11 o'clock, Hardback at 12 o'clock.
0:40 Hardback gets 14 CC against Kobalt's 14 Nexus.Kobalt shows 14 Nexus — Hardback has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:51 Neighbours! Kobalt and Hardback spawn side by side — the shortest walk on the map.Neighbours! Kobalt and Hardback spawn side by side — the shortest walk on the map.
1:14 The lobby agreed NR20 — no all-ins and no early attacks on this ground.The lobby agreed NR20 — no all-ins and no early attacks on this ground.
1:36 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Hardback!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Hardback must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Hardback needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
2:19 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
3:09 Hardback hid some mines and it savaged much of Kobalt's army! Hardback's tanks easily cleaned up the rest!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Kobalt.
3:22 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:54 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
4:28 Hardback tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Kobalt.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
4:37 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:07 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:51 Kobalt's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Hardback's tank came bombarding into the scene! Kobalt has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Kobalt.
6:13 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:52 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
7:08 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
7:38 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:15 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Kobalt.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
9:10 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
9:41 Dropship! Dropship! Hardback drops some vultures into Kobalt's mineral line!The raid lands — Hardback chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
9:58 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
10:23 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
10:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:09 Hardback 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 Hardback's tanks finish off the rest!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:12 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:38 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:53 Both Kobalt and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Hardback yet.
13:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:30 Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:36 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:07 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:26 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:57 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
16:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
16:42 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:00 Hardback shot down Kobalt's nexus.Kobalt's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
17:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:54 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
18:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:21 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
18:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
19:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:39 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:53 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:28 Nice tank micro from Hardback! Kobalt's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
21:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:47 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
22:00 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
22:18 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
22:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:11 Tank placement and mine placement are equally important! Hardback abuses his placement advantage to the limit and cuts through Kobalt's army!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
23:19 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
24:15 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
24:25 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:41 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
— The late game —
25:00 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
25:21 In terms of army size, Kobalt and Hardback are around equal.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Hardback are level.
25:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:06 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
26:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:51 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:08 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
27:37 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
27:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
28:11 Both Kobalt and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
28:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:00 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
29:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:38 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
30:05 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:19 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
30:45 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
31:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:32 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
31:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
32:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
32:30 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:48 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
33:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:35 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Hardback doesn't even slow down.
33:59 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
34:56 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
35:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:36 Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
36:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:38 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
37:18 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
37:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:45 Kobalt was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
38:12 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
38:39 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
38:52 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
39:11 Seems like Kobalt is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
39:37 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:08 Hardback appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Kobalt right now.
40:16 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
40:30 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.
40:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:31 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
41:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
42:00 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
42:19 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
42:56 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:19 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
43:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
44:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
44:24 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
44:52 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
45:18 In terms of army size, Kobalt and Hardback are around equal.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Hardback are level.
45:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:56 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
46:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
47:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
47:16 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.
47:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:09 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
48:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
49:06 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:18 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Hardback, but Hardback's reaction is just too agile.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
50:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:41 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
51:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
51:21 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
51:31 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:03 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
52:13 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:37 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
52:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:15 Hardback kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
53:37 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
54:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
54:21 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:36 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
55:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:24 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:03 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
56:21 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Hardback.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hardback level the expansion.
57:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
57:08 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
57:24 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
57:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:14 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
58:44 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:56 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
59:10 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
59:51 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Hardback appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hardback match each other.
60:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
60:30 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
60:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:03 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
61:30 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:54 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:03 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:31 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
62:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:22 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
63:29 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:03 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
64:18 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
64:39 Kobalt's army is small compared to Hardback!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
65:00 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:28 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
65:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
65:58 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
66:32 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:56 Hardback successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
67:23 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
67:42 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
68:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:36 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
68:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:13 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
69:42 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
69:54 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.
70:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
70:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:05 Kobalt was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hardback's line. Great positioning.
71:18 After that battle, Hardback 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.
71:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
71:55 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
72:17 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
72:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
72:55 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
73:22 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
73:49 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
74:09 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
74:27 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
74:57 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Hardback is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Hardback are level.
75:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
75:22 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
75:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
76:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
76:34 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
76:46 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
77:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
77:36 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
78:02 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
78:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
78:38 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
79:09 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
79:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:42 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
80:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:35 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
80:53 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
81:15 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
81:37 Hardback must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Hardback is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
81:44 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
82:14 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
82:39 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.
82:57 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
83:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
83:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
84:04 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
84:19 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Hardback.Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
84:45 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
85:04 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
85:16 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.
85:50 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
86:14 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:40 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
87:10 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
87:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
87:44 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
88:14 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:37 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
89:03 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
89:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
89:45 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.
89:52 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
90:17 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
90:46 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
91:05 Both Kobalt and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hardback match each other.
91:14 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
91:44 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
92:10 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
92:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
92:50 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
93:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
93:58 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
94:08 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
94:23 Both Kobalt and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
94:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
95:14 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
95:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:15 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
96:48 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
97:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
97:27 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Kobalt's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
97:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
97:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
98:28 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
98:55 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
99:16 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.
99:28 Kobalt was out-microed by Hardback and loses all his attacking forces.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
100:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
100:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:30 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
100:44 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
101:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
101:38 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
101:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
102:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:43 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
102:55 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
103:21 Both Kobalt and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Hardback are level.
103:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
104:05 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
104:21 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
104:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
105:16 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
105:33 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
105:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
106:12 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
106:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
106:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
107:16 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
107:30 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Hardback.Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Hardback right now.
107:59 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
108:25 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
108:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
108:54 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hardback marches on.
109:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
109:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
110:11 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
110:34 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
110:52 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
111:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
111:19 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
111:49 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
112:11 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
112:37 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
112:54 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
113:12 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
113:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
113:54 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
114:16 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
114:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
115:05 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Kobalt right now.
115:14 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
115:51 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
116:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
116:24 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
116:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
117:04 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
117:26 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
117:44 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
118:03 Both Kobalt and Hardback appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hardback match each other.
118:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
118:51 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
119:13 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
119:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
119:52 Hardback shot down Kobalt's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hardback level the expansion.
120:15 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
120:28 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
121:02 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
121:09 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.
121:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
121:57 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
122:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
122:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
123:14 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
123:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
123:43 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.
124:06 Hardback kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
124:28 Hardback destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
124:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
125:11 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
125:33 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
125:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
126:19 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
126:41 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
126:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
127:10 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
127:50 Hardback has more expansions than Kobalt.Hardback runs 2 more bases than Kobalt. That compounds.
127:57 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
128:32 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
128:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
129:11 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
129:26 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
129:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
130:05 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
130:39 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
130:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
131:09 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
131:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
131:43 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
132:17 Hardback destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hardback level the expansion.
132:29 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
133:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
133:22 Kobalt has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
133:38 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
134:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
134:18 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
134:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
134:54 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
135:19 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
135:41 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
136:13 In terms of army size, Kobalt and Hardback are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
136:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
136:56 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
137:09 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
137:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
138:02 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
138:09 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
138:41 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.
138:53 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
139:10 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
139:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
139:50 Hardback shot down Kobalt's nexus.Kobalt's expansion burns — Hardback tears it down.
140:12 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
140:48 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
140:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
141:30 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
141:53 Hardback destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Hardback took it apart.
142:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
142:36 Hardback shot down Kobalt's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hardback level the expansion.
142:48 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
143:08 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt types it out: GG.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (345 lines)
0:07 Hardback spawns at 7 o'clock in Teal while Kobalt spawns at 9 o'clock in Green.We're underway — Hardback spawns at 7 o'clock, Kobalt answers from 9 o'clock.
0:30 Kobalt gets 14 Nexus against Hardback's Deep Six.Hardback shows Deep Six — Kobalt has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:44 Neighbours! Hardback and Kobalt spawn side by side — the shortest walk on the map.Neighbours! Hardback and Kobalt spawn side by side — the shortest walk on the map.
1:09 House rule in force: NR20. Both sides build before anyone moves out.House rule in force: NR20. Both sides build before anyone moves out.
1:39 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Hardback should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
1:53 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
2:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:43 Kobalt went head-on with an army he couldn't fight at all, what was he thinking? Hardback's tanks cleans up the mess!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Kobalt.
3:06 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
3:49 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Kobalt!Kobalt looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
4:03 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
4:21 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
4:45 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:42 Kobalt micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Hardback seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Hardback's position.
5:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
6:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
7:02 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
7:11 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
7:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hardback holds Kobalt.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:19 Hardback dropped some marines into Kobalt's mineral line!Kobalt looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
9:37 Hardback's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
10:00 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
10:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:35 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
11:03 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:18 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:40 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
12:00 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Kobalt!Kobalt looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
12:33 Hardback is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Hardback needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
12:40 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:12 Kobalt brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:46 Fortunately enough for Hardback, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Kobalt's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
14:17 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:29 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:53 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
15:23 Hardback is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:30 Kobalt now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:11 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
16:50 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
17:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
17:19 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:45 Hardback is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:26 Hardback's sieged tanks saved the day! Kobalt's dragoons had to back off.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
19:01 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:08 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
19:28 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Hardback!Kobalt needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
19:47 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
20:20 Kobalt has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
20:35 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:02 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:18 Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hardback holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:38 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:12 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:19 Hardback decides to move out with his armies.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:06 Kobalt positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Hardback had to back off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
23:35 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:55 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
24:19 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
24:26 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.
25:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:25 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
25:39 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:12 Hardback destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Hardback cuts Kobalt's army in half.
26:19 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
26:39 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
27:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:21 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:18 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
28:30 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
28:45 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:25 In terms of army size, Hardback and Kobalt are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
29:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:56 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
30:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
30:36 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:59 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hardback's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
31:30 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
31:50 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.
32:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:21 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
32:47 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
33:08 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:40 Kobalt is planning a harassment, but Hardback scouted it!Hardback's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
33:56 Seems like Kobalt is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:22 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:36 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
35:04 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Hardback!Kobalt needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
35:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:45 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Kobalt's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:56 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
36:55 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
37:07 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:46 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
38:17 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:43 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
39:01 Kobalt tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Kobalt knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
39:27 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:41 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
39:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:33 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.Hardback commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
41:28 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
41:45 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:05 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.
42:42 Hardback breaks the choke at last — Kobalt's zealots are gone and the tanks are inside the natural.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
42:52 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
43:25 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
43:37 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:53 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:20 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
44:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:57 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:46 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
46:02 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
46:38 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:49 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:27 Kobalt's storms land right on the marines — Hardback's push evaporates in front of the nexus.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:19 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Kobalt cuts Hardback's army in half.
48:32 Hardback has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Kobalt.No surprises today — Hardback's harassment is scouted early.
49:06 Kobalt is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Kobalt's raiders are needed on defense.
49:28 Hardback successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:51 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
50:00 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:47 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
51:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
51:35 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:03 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
52:10 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
52:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:04 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback 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.
53:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
54:01 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
54:31 Hardback moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
54:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:16 Hardback sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:34 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
56:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
56:22 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
56:38 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:59 Hardback starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Hardback pushes.
57:10 In terms of army size, Hardback and Kobalt are around equal.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
57:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:02 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
58:27 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
58:53 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
59:14 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
59:37 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
59:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
60:20 Kobalt's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Hardback cannot break through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
60:53 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:09 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
61:41 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
62:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:13 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Hardback late.
62:45 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
63:01 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
63:34 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
63:54 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.
64:09 At the moment, neither Hardback nor Kobalt is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Hardback and Kobalt are level.
64:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
64:43 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
65:23 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
65:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
65:55 Where is Hardback's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hardback's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
66:13 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:45 Hardback has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
66:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:15 Hardback sieged too far forward and Kobalt's speedlots got in among the tanks.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
68:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
68:25 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
68:47 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
69:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:29 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!Hardback wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
69:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
70:15 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
70:32 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
71:05 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
71:24 Currently, neither Hardback nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Kobalt match each other.
71:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
71:59 EMP lands on the arbiters! Kobalt's recall is stranded and Hardback cleans it up.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
72:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
72:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
73:14 Hardback successfully blocked Kobalt from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
73:40 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
73:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
74:19 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Hardback's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
74:31 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
74:52 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:25 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
75:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:52 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
76:31 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
76:38 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
76:58 Attempting to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
77:28 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
77:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
78:15 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
78:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
78:47 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
79:07 Kobalt successfully harasses Hardback's economy.Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
79:44 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
80:07 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.
80:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
80:48 Kobalt kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
80:55 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
81:17 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
81:51 Hardback tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Kobalt's armies.Kobalt finds the weak point and Hardback's new base is gone.
82:08 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Hardback's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Hardback right now.
82:32 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
82:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
83:11 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
83:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
84:03 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Kobalt's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
84:23 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
84:32 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:59 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Hardback.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Kobalt.
85:28 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
85:50 Hardback decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Hardback has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
86:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
86:25 The storm never came. Hardback's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
86:49 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hardback clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
87:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:23 Aaaaaa, Hardback's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
87:57 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
88:09 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
88:37 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
88:50 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.
89:15 Hardback's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Kobalt late.
89:31 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
90:07 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
90:32 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
90:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
91:08 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hardback simply refuses to lose.
91:25 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:55 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
92:09 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hardback lost no workers.Good instincts from Hardback; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
92:25 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
92:46 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Kobalt yet.
93:23 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
93:36 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
93:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
94:21 Hardback is sieged behind the minefield and Kobalt's zealots never reach the tanks.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
94:45 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
95:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
95:34 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
95:52 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Kobalt gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
95:59 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
96:35 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Kobalt commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
97:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
97:13 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Hardback's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
97:34 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
98:00 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Kobalt cuts Hardback's army in half.
98:25 Currently, neither Hardback nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Kobalt yet.
98:43 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
98:59 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
99:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
99:48 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Hardback cleans it up.
100:05 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
100:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
100:52 Hardback moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
101:04 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
101:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
101:56 Kobalt's storms came a second late and Hardback held everything.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
102:16 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
102:36 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
102:56 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!Hardback looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
103:21 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Kobalt finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
103:47 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Hardback is coming.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
104:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
104:34 EMP lands on the templar and the archons! Hardback's tanks shred what is left of Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hardback's late-game push decides it.
104:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
105:00 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
105:36 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Kobalt.Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
105:44 Kobalt pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
106:22 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
106:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
106:50 Hardback's goliaths shred the carriers — Kobalt has to retreat.Hardback holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
107:13 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
107:34 After that battle, Hardback destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Hardback cuts Kobalt's army in half.
108:04 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Hardback starts the long push.Everything Hardback has built comes forward at once.
108:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Hardback edges ahead on army strength.
108:37 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hardback marches on.
109:00 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
109:31 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hardback's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
109:45 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hardback's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hardback's foundation.
110:12 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.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
4 games
Hardback
4 – 0
Kobalt