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■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
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■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
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Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in White at s2 while Blindingly spawns in Yellow at s1.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Blindingly answers from s1.
0:31 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Blindingly's 12 Hatch.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Blindingly has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Blindingly decides to expand.Blindingly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:50 Blindingly's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Blindingly: the first units are already marching.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 With beautiful placement, Blindingly successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Blindingly holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:10 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
5:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:40 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Blindingly takes another base — the economy widens.
6:25 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:45 Blindingly decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Blindingly pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:57 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Blindingly is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Blindingly marches on.
8:20 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:23 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
9:58 Blindingly's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Blindingly: the first units are already marching.
10:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:03 Blindingly with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Blindingly's defense was already in place.
11:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Blindingly's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
12:28 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Blindingly!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Blindingly's force is a size larger.
12:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:25 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Blindingly takes another base — the economy widens.
14:01 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:23 Blindingly pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Blindingly goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:27 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Blindingly's speedlings!Kobalt wasn't ready. Blindingly's early aggression takes the lead.
16:07 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Blindingly's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Repeat — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:38 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:58 Blindingly is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Blindingly: the first units are already marching.
17:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:58 The battle outcome favors Blindingly as Kobalt's armies melt into Blindingly's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Blindingly. The push continues.
18:31 After that battle, Blindingly destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Blindingly took it apart.
19:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Blindingly's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
19:25 Blindingly brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:39 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Quietly, Blindingly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Repeat — a lead, but not a safe one.
21:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:40 Blindingly's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Blindingly's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Blindingly!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Blindingly takes the middle of the game.
22:16 Blindingly destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Blindingly took it apart.
22:37 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:08 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Blindingly.Kobalt knocks, Blindingly answers. No damage done.
23:49 Blindingly brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Repeat defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Purple Kobalt spawning at s3 and Green Blindingly spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s3, Blindingly at s1.
0:43 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Blindingly's Overpool.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Blindingly has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Blindingly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 Blindingly is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Blindingly: the first units are already marching.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Kobalt kills off all of Blindingly's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Blindingly's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:32 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
5:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Blindingly's force and backs off.
5:37 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:04 Blindingly starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Blindingly crosses the map with everything.
6:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
7:17 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Quietly, Blindingly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:27 Kobalt kills off all of Blindingly's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Blindingly's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
8:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:28 About half of Blindingly's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
10:05 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:31 Blindingly pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Blindingly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:16 Blindingly's army is small compared to Kobalt!Blindingly needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
11:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:19 Kobalt kills off all of Blindingly's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Blindingly's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
12:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Blindingly destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
13:34 About half of Blindingly's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:51 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:00 Blindingly places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Blindingly expands.
15:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
16:05 Kobalt kills off Blindingly's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Blindingly wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
16:42 Blindingly lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:21 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Repeat needs something special here.
17:50 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
18:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:04 Blindingly's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Blindingly wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
19:37 Blindingly lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
20:11 Blindingly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Blindingly clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
20:46 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Blindingly taps out!Blindingly types it out: GG.
Kobalt takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Kobalt spawns at s3 while Teal Blindingly spawns at s1.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s3, Blindingly answers from s1.
2:25 Blindingly opens 5 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Blindingly answers with 5 Pool.
4:40 Blindingly decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Blindingly. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Repeat's army.
6:58 Blindingly with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kobalt.All or nothing: Blindingly's gamble arrives at Kobalt's base.
9:20 Kobalt was unable to defend Blindingly's armies and taps out.It works! Kobalt can't hold the gamble and taps to Blindingly.
GG. Repeat closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Kobalt spawning at s2 and Teal Blindingly spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s2, Blindingly at s1.
2:04 Blindingly opens 5 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Blindingly answers with 5 Pool.
4:02 Blindingly starts pushing across the map.Blindingly has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Repeat's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
6:04 Blindingly decides to cheese today.Blindingly isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:03 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Blindingly attacks Kobalt.Blindingly commits to the cheese — it's at Kobalt's door already.
10:12 Kobalt was unable to defend Blindingly's armies and taps out.It works! Kobalt can't hold the gamble and taps to Blindingly.
That's the game: Repeat defeats Kobalt, settled in the early game.
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 Kobalt spawns in Green at s4 while Blindingly spawns in Orange at s3.Kobalt takes s4 in Green; across the map, Blindingly settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:47 Blindingly opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, Overpool from Blindingly.
— The early game —
1:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Blindingly places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Blindingly expands.
2:09 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Blindingly is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Blindingly goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 Blindingly's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Blindingly wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
4:24 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:03 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
5:43 Blindingly starts expanding.Blindingly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:57 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:31 Blindingly's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Blindingly: the first units are already marching.
7:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:14 Kobalt kills off Blindingly's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Blindingly wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
8:56 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
9:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:22 Blindingly pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Blindingly: the first units are already marching.
10:51 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Blindingly!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Blindingly should not take this fight.
11:24 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Quietly, Blindingly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
12:42 Blindingly lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Blindingly wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
13:09 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:45 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:46 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Blindingly's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Blindingly's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
16:20 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:27 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:23 Blindingly's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Blindingly's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
19:04 Blindingly lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:43 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
20:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Blindingly GGs!Blindingly types it out: GG.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Repeat.
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
economy
Play-by-play (231 lines)
0:12 Kobalt spawns at s1 in Yellow while Blindingly spawns at s2 in Teal.Kobalt in Yellow at s1. Blindingly in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:28 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Blindingly's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 12 Pool from Blindingly.
— The early game —
1:03 Kobalt starts expanding.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Blindingly places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Blindingly expands.
1:32 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Blindingly pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Blindingly goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:52 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Blindingly is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Blindingly marches on.
3:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
3:39 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Blindingly's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Blindingly's force and backs off.
3:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:18 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Quietly, Blindingly adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:49 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:56 Blindingly is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Blindingly goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:23 At the moment, Blindingly seems to have more units than Kobalt.Blindingly's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
5:45 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.
6:13 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Blindingly's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Blindingly's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
6:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
6:51 Blindingly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Blindingly clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
7:25 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Blindingly starts moving out.No more waiting. Blindingly pushes.
7:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
8:22 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Blindingly plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:04 With beautiful placement, Blindingly successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Blindingly cleans it up.
9:29 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:16 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:34 Blindingly pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Blindingly tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:28 With beautiful placement, Blindingly successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Blindingly cleans it up.
11:44 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:27 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
12:48 Blindingly starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Blindingly pushes.
13:09 Blindingly's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Blindingly's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
13:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:54 Blindingly places down a hatchery.Blindingly takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:40 Blindingly brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Kobalt had the observers and archons to deal with. Kobalt successfully defended Blindingly's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Blindingly.
15:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Blindingly destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:56 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Blindingly's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Blindingly's economy takes a real hit.
16:09 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:00 Kobalt kills off Blindingly's armies and continues pushing!Blindingly's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
17:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:54 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:16 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Blindingly.Kobalt knocks, Blindingly answers. No damage done.
18:33 Blindingly brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
19:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:33 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Blindingly's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Blindingly breaks Kobalt's position.
19:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Blindingly's force and backs off.
20:52 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:02 Blindingly moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Blindingly crosses the map with everything.
21:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:44 Blindingly's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Blindingly breaks Kobalt's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Blindingly destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
22:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:57 It seems like Blindingly has more units than Kobalt!Blindingly's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
23:29 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:46 Blindingly now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:27 Kobalt was out-microed by Blindingly and loses all his attacking forces.Blindingly takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
25:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:25 Blindingly destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Blindingly clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:42 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:55 Blindingly now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:38 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Blindingly is continuing to push across the map!Blindingly wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
27:04 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:20 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:49 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
28:15 Blindingly now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:45 In terms of army size, Kobalt and Blindingly are around equal.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Blindingly are level.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:53 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.
29:31 Blindingly failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Blindingly's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Blindingly is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Blindingly.
29:38 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:12 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
30:24 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Blindingly's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Blindingly's foundation.
31:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
31:08 Attempting to end the game, Blindingly moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Blindingly pushes.
31:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:02 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Blindingly's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Blindingly's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Blindingly.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:38 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:04 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Blindingly!The raid lands — Blindingly chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
33:27 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Blindingly's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Blindingly is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:49 Blindingly now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:27 Blindingly failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Blindingly's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Blindingly is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Blindingly.
35:05 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:47 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:05 Blindingly brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Blindingly's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
36:53 Blindingly spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Kobalt is still standing.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt clips Blindingly's army — real damage, but Blindingly fights on.
37:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
38:30 Blindingly moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Blindingly moves out to end it.
38:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:10 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Blindingly's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
39:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
39:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
40:04 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
40:28 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Blindingly goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Blindingly moves out to end it.
41:08 Currently, Kobalt and Blindingly appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:50 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Blindingly gave up nothing.Blindingly holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:07 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:27 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
42:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
43:18 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Blindingly pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Blindingly moves out to end it.
43:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
43:56 Blindingly's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Kobalt has no observers left. The push stalls.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Blindingly simply refuses to lose.
44:25 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
44:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
45:03 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
45:28 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Blindingly pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Blindingly moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:14 Kobalt successfully fends off Blindingly's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
46:31 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
46:47 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
47:26 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
47:49 Eager to end the game, Blindingly moves out with his armies.Blindingly tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:05 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Blindingly is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:45 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Blindingly holds.Blindingly holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
49:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Blindingly destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
49:55 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
50:20 Blindingly decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Blindingly crosses the map with everything.
50:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:03 Kobalt's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Blindingly's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Blindingly late.
51:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Blindingly seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
52:19 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Blindingly's expansion has fallen to Kobalt's armies.Kobalt finds the weak point and Blindingly's new base is gone.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:43 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
53:06 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
53:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Blindingly goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Blindingly moves out to end it.
53:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:13 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Blindingly.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
54:25 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
54:44 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
55:12 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:27 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Blindingly pushes.This is the big one — Blindingly commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
56:29 Kobalt's storms land on the swarm and Blindingly's cracklings die before they reach the line.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
57:11 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
57:25 Blindingly is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Blindingly needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
57:53 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
58:18 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Blindingly pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Blindingly moves out to end it.
58:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:51 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Blindingly's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
59:40 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Blindingly's force and backs off.
60:10 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
60:33 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Blindingly pushes.Everything Blindingly has built comes forward at once.
60:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:17 Blindingly's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Blindingly simply refuses to lose.
61:41 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
62:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Blindingly destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
62:22 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:38 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Blindingly pushes.This is the big one — Blindingly commits the late-game army.
62:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
63:23 Blindingly ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Kobalt is inside the third.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Blindingly late.
63:55 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
64:02 It seems that Blindingly only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
64:25 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
64:54 Blindingly must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Blindingly needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
65:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:44 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Blindingly.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Blindingly late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
66:09 After that battle, Blindingly still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Blindingly keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:41 Blindingly tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Blindingly knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
67:08 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
67:42 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Blindingly commits to the break.Everything Blindingly has built comes forward at once.
67:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
68:24 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Blindingly's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Blindingly's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
68:48 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:06 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
69:23 What a pity! Blindingly managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Blindingly goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
69:50 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
70:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
70:35 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Blindingly's army.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Blindingly late.
70:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Blindingly's army.Kobalt clips Blindingly's army — real damage, but Blindingly fights on.
71:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
71:45 Blindingly tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Blindingly goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
71:52 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
72:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
72:55 All of a sudden, Blindingly has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Blindingly's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
73:07 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:24 It seems that Blindingly only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Blindingly clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
73:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
74:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
74:45 Blindingly ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Kobalt is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
75:12 With excellent skills and micro, Blindingly managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
75:34 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Blindingly while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Blindingly — the losses are light.
75:41 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Repeat is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
76:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Blindingly GGs!Blindingly GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Repeat.
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Repeat
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:19 Kobalt spawns at s3 in White while Blindingly spawns at s4 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s3, Blindingly at s4.
2:08 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Blindingly's 5 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand against Blindingly's 5 Pool.
4:10 Blindingly's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Blindingly goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Repeat's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
6:20 Blindingly decides to cheese today.Blindingly Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:19 Blindingly with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kobalt.Blindingly commits to the cheese — it's at Kobalt's door already.
10:12 Kobalt GGs after being cheesed by Blindingly.It works! Kobalt can't hold the gamble and taps to Blindingly.
Repeat takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
1 game
Kobalt
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Repeat