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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:18 Baffling spawns at s2 in Orange while Cohere spawns at s1 in Yellow.We're underway — Baffling spawns at s2, Cohere answers from s1.
0:35 Baffling gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cohere's 2 Fact Vulture.Scouting done, plans revealed: Baffling's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cohere's 2 Fact Vulture.
— The early game —
1:18 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.Baffling goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 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.
3:42 The battle outcome favors Cohere as Baffling's armies melt into Cohere's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Cohere. The push continues.
4:27 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
4:45 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
5:27 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
5:59 Baffling is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Baffling goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:16 Eager to end the game, Cohere moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
6:49 Baffling warps in a nexus.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:22 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.
7:56 Baffling failed to kill off Cohere's defending marines.Baffling's early gamble buys nothing — Cohere's defense was already in place.
8:23 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
9:24 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Baffling: the first units are already marching.
9:55 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:33 Baffling must macro up quickly or Cohere will just roll him over!Baffling is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
11:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:36 Baffling failed to kill off Cohere's defending marines.Baffling's early gamble buys nothing — Cohere's defense was already in place.
🎙 Bong is a step behind and knows it.
12:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
12:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:12 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
13:48 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:12 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:16 Cohere successfully kills off Baffling's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Baffling's front door.
15:40 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Bong is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:02 Cohere's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!The composition is ready; Cohere starts the push.
— The late game —
17:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:46 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Cohere is slicing through Baffling's army!Baffling's defense bends, then snaps. Cohere takes the middle of the game.
18:31 About half of Baffling's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
19:09 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
19:28 Cohere is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:04 Baffling decides to expand.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
20:36 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 It's all going Tamiyo's way right now.
21:25 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Cohere is slicing through Baffling's army!Baffling's defense bends, then snaps. Cohere takes the middle of the game.
22:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
22:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
23:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Baffling taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Baffling taps.
That's the game: Tamiyo defeats Bong, settled in the mid game.
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:20 Baffling spawns in Green at s2 while Cohere spawns in Purple at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Baffling at s2, Cohere at s3.
0:53 Baffling gets 2 Gate Goons against Cohere's Siege Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Baffling's 2 Gate Goons against Cohere's Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:20 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:24 Baffling is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Baffling tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:02 Cohere bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:14 With beautiful placement, Baffling successfully fends off Cohere's attacks.Baffling holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:57 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
5:17 About half of Cohere's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Baffling's force stays on that battlefield.
5:48 Baffling desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Baffling plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:33 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
7:14 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.Baffling goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:07 Cohere lost some of his marines to Baffling's goons.Cohere wasn't ready. Baffling's early aggression takes the lead.
8:51 About half of Cohere's army has been decimated in that battle.Baffling pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:18 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
10:02 Baffling is pushing out with his dragoons.Baffling goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:09 Baffling successfully pressures Cohere with his dragoons! Cohere is contained.The early pressure works — Baffling breaks Cohere's front door.
11:50 It seems that Baffling only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
12:26 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
12:54 Baffling appears to have more army than Cohere!Count the units: Baffling has the edge over Cohere right now.
🎙 It's all going Bong's way right now.
13:27 Baffling warps in a nexus.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
14:14 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
14:44 Eager to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
15:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:59 Cohere lost some of his marines to Baffling's goons.The early pressure works — Baffling breaks Cohere's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Bong is far ahead.
16:30 Cohere seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Baffling limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:02 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
17:29 Baffling decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Baffling pushes.
18:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cohere taps out!Cohere GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Bong closes it out over Tamiyo.
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (189 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Baffling spawning at s4 and Orange Cohere spawning at s2.Baffling takes s4 in White; across the map, Cohere settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:41 Cohere opens 2 Fact Vulture against Baffling's 14 Nexus.Baffling shows 14 Nexus — Cohere has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Baffling decides to expand.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
1:26 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Baffling decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Baffling pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:53 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:53 Cohere's defending marines kills Baffling's early goons.Cohere holds the early rush without blinking.
3:17 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
3:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Baffling's force and backs off.
3:48 Cohere's army is small compared to Baffling!Cohere is badly outgunned — Baffling's force is a size larger.
4:10 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
4:36 Attempting to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:06 Cohere bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:28 Baffling desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:23 Baffling kills off Cohere's armies and continues pushing!Baffling wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
7:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere clips Baffling's army — real damage, but Baffling fights on.
7:22 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.Baffling tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:29 Cohere successfully fends off Baffling's attacks.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Baffling home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
9:22 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:53 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
10:31 Attempting to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:51 Cohere decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:28 Cohere successfully kills off Baffling's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Baffling's front door.
11:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere clips Baffling's army — real damage, but Baffling fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:17 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 Cohere must macro up quickly or Baffling will just roll him over!Cohere is badly outgunned — Baffling's force is a size larger.
13:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Baffling starts moving out.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
13:19 Eager to end the game, Cohere moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
13:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:04 The battle outcome favors Cohere as Baffling's armies melt into Cohere's armies' weapon fire!Cohere wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Baffling destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
15:16 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Baffling.Cohere goes for the raid — Baffling is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:39 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
16:05 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:28 Aaaaaa, Cohere's mineral line is stormed by Baffling's high templars!Cohere looks away for one second and Baffling makes him pay for it.
16:44 Baffling decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:36 Baffling micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Cohere seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Baffling breaks Cohere's position.
18:06 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
18:54 Baffling tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cohere.Baffling goes for the raid — Cohere is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:12 Baffling brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Baffling starts the push.
19:33 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling takes another base — the economy widens.
19:55 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:25 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.
20:32 The battle outcome favors Baffling as Cohere's armies melt into Baffling's armies' weapon fire!Baffling wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
21:23 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
21:57 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Baffling.Cohere knocks, Baffling answers. No damage done.
22:16 Baffling now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Baffling starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Bong — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:02 Baffling was out-microed by Cohere and loses all his attacking forces.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Baffling home with nothing.
23:20 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
23:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
23:57 Baffling casts some storm! But Cohere lost no workers.Baffling goes for the raid — Cohere is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:35 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling takes another base — the economy widens.
24:44 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:12 Baffling tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Cohere.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cohere shuts the door on Baffling.
25:45 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Baffling's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cohere. Baffling's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:52 Cohere's army is small compared to Baffling!Cohere needs production, fast; Baffling's army has outgrown his.
26:15 Baffling starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
26:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:16 All of a sudden, Cohere has no armies left while Baffling is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Cohere's way of life — Baffling marches on.
27:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:48 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:12 Cohere's expansion have been wiped off by Baffling!The base falls. Baffling rips Cohere's economy back a full step.
28:47 Cohere tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Baffling.Cohere goes for the raid — Baffling is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:01 Cohere desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:30 Baffling moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Baffling pushes.
29:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:04 With beautiful placement, Cohere successfully fends off Baffling's attacks.The attack shatters on Cohere's line. Great positioning.
30:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
30:51 It seems that Cohere only managed to destroy less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Baffling's force and backs off.
31:27 Baffling decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Baffling pushes.
31:40 Cohere is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:05 Currently, Baffling and Cohere appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Baffling and Cohere are level.
32:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:49 Baffling was out-microed by Cohere and loses all his attacking forces.Cohere holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
33:48 Baffling has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Baffling's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:15 Cohere decides to start pushing across the map.Cohere tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:10 Cohere's sieged tanks saved the day! Baffling's dragoons had to back off.Cohere absorbs the mid-game push — Baffling gained nothing for the cost.
35:32 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:51 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:12 Baffling moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
36:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cohere starts moving out.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
36:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:19 Baffling micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Cohere seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Baffling breaks Cohere's position.
37:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:16 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Baffling's army has been decimated.Cohere takes a bite out of Baffling's force and backs off.
38:28 Where is Cohere's detector? Baffling sends dark templars to harass Cohere's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Baffling. Cohere's economy takes a real hit.
38:51 Nice try from Cohere to harass Baffling, but Baffling's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Baffling shuts the door on Cohere.
39:09 Both Baffling and Cohere appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Baffling and Cohere match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
39:47 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Baffling finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Baffling moves out to end it.
39:54 Cohere moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
40:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:42 Baffling's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Cohere cannot break through.Baffling holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
41:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
42:00 Cohere dropped some marines into Baffling's mineral line!Baffling looks away for one second and Cohere makes him pay for it.
42:22 Baffling pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Baffling has built comes forward at once.
42:50 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Cohere starts the long push.This is the big one — Cohere commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:17 With beautiful placement, Cohere successfully fends off Baffling's attacks.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Baffling home with nothing.
43:48 It seems that Baffling only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
44:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
44:29 Cohere tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Baffling.Good instincts from Baffling; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:01 Baffling has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Baffling moves out to end it.
45:14 Cohere must macro up quickly or Baffling will just roll him over!Cohere is badly outgunned — Baffling's force is a size larger.
45:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:15 Stasis splits the tank line in half and Baffling kills the rest at leisure. Cohere is in ruins.There's no rebuilding from that. Baffling's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:36 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
46:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
47:22 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Baffling's mineral line!Cohere gets into Baffling's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:44 Baffling pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Baffling commits the late-game army.
48:06 Cohere has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.This is the big one — Cohere commits the late-game army.
48:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:39 Baffling was out-microed by Cohere and loses all his attacking forces.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Baffling home with nothing.
49:17 Baffling destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
49:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere clips Baffling's army — real damage, but Baffling fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:46 Attempting to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
50:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:46 Cohere is sieged behind the minefield and Baffling's zealots never reach the tanks.Cohere holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:00 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
51:17 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
51:55 Cohere must macro up quickly or Baffling will just roll him over!Cohere needs production, fast; Baffling's army has outgrown his.
52:14 Cohere is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Baffling's army.Cohere needs production, fast; Baffling's army has outgrown his.
52:29 It seems like Baffling has more units than Cohere!Count the units: Baffling has the edge over Cohere right now.
52:47 Both Baffling and Cohere appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Baffling and Cohere yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:13 Baffling appears to have more army than Cohere!Baffling's army is visibly the bigger one — Cohere should not take this fight.
53:30 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Baffling's economy.Good instincts from Baffling; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
54:05 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Baffling.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Baffling shuts the door on Cohere.
54:19 Baffling's forces appear to be larger compared to Cohere's!Baffling's army is visibly the bigger one — Cohere should not take this fight.
54:53 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Baffling's mineral line!Baffling looks away for one second and Cohere makes him pay for it.
55:14 Cohere dropped some marines into Baffling's mineral line!Cohere gets into Baffling's mineral line — workers are dying.
55:37 Cohere dropped some marines into Baffling's mineral line!Baffling looks away for one second and Cohere makes him pay for it.
55:52 Cohere's army is small compared to Baffling!Cohere is badly outgunned — Baffling's force is a size larger.
56:24 Cohere dropped some marines into Baffling's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cohere. Baffling's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:50 Cloaked wraiths from Cohere are harassing Baffling!The raid lands — Cohere chips away at Baffling's foundation.
57:02 Baffling appears to have more army than Cohere!Count the units: Baffling has the edge over Cohere right now.
57:28 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Baffling's economy.Cohere goes for the raid — Baffling is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:00 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Baffling.Cohere knocks, Baffling answers. No damage done.
58:12 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Baffling's economy.Cohere goes for the raid — Baffling is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:35 Cohere tried to harass Baffling but Baffling successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Baffling shuts the door on Cohere.
59:01 Baffling's number of expansions are equal to Cohere's.Base for base, they're level — Baffling and Cohere match each other.
59:18 Cloaked wraiths from Cohere are harassing Baffling!The raid lands — Cohere chips away at Baffling's foundation.
59:48 Cohere's army is small compared to Baffling!Cohere needs production, fast; Baffling's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Slight advantage Bong as the game develops.
60:04 Baffling has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Baffling commits the late-game army.
60:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
60:52 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Cohere's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Baffling's late-game push decides it.
61:19 It seems that Baffling only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
61:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
61:59 Baffling shot down Cohere's command center.The base falls. Baffling rips Cohere's economy back a full step.
62:22 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Baffling's economy.Cohere goes for the raid — Baffling is ready, and nothing comes of it.
62:45 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Baffling commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Baffling moves out to end it.
63:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cohere taps out!Cohere types it out: GG.
GG. Bong closes it out over Tamiyo.
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Baffling spawns in Orange at s2 while Cohere spawns in Blue at s1.Baffling in Orange at s2. Cohere in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:50 Baffling opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Cohere's 2 Fact Vulture.Baffling shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Cohere has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
1:57 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Baffling is pushing out with his dragoons.Baffling goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cohere starts moving out.Cohere has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:32 Baffling must macro up quickly or Cohere will just roll him over!Baffling is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
3:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:41 With really nice micro, Cohere kills off Baffling's dragoons.The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Baffling's front door.
5:14 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
5:45 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:04 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:54 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.Baffling tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:28 Cohere decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:50 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling takes another base — the economy widens.
8:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:05 Cohere fends off Baffling's early goons with his marines.Cohere holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:26 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
9:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Baffling's force and backs off.
10:33 At the moment, Cohere seems to have more units than Baffling.Cohere's army is visibly the bigger one — Baffling should not take this fight.
11:19 Baffling starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Baffling pushes.
11:56 Cohere decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:09 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:22 Cohere successfully kills off Baffling's dragoons with nice marine micro.Baffling wasn't ready. Cohere's early aggression takes the lead.
14:06 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Baffling destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
15:13 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
15:48 Cohere moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cohere crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
16:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:52 The battle outcome favors Cohere as Baffling's armies melt into Cohere's armies' weapon fire!Baffling's army evaporates. Cohere doesn't even slow down.
17:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tamiyo edges ahead on army strength.
17:49 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Cohere bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
19:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:22 The battle outcome favors Cohere as Baffling's armies melt into Cohere's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Baffling's way of life — Cohere marches on.
20:05 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
20:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
21:00 Baffling having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Baffling looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Tamiyo defeats Bong, settled in the early game.
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (137 lines)
0:09 Baffling spawns in Yellow at s3 while Cohere spawns in Green at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Baffling at s3, Cohere at s2.
0:28 Baffling gets 2 Gate Goons against Cohere's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Baffling's 2 Gate Goons against Cohere's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:02 Baffling warps in a nexus.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
1:44 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Baffling: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:07 Cohere decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
2:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:59 Cohere's defending marines kills Baffling's early goons.Baffling's early gamble buys nothing — Cohere's defense was already in place.
3:33 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:18 Baffling must macro up quickly or Cohere will just roll him over!Baffling is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
4:26 Baffling starts pushing across the map.Baffling has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:50 Cohere bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
5:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:51 Baffling's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Cohere continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!Baffling wasn't ready. Cohere's early aggression takes the lead.
6:08 It seems that Cohere only managed to destroy less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere clips Baffling's army — real damage, but Baffling fights on.
6:30 Baffling destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Baffling clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
7:08 Baffling starts expanding.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:27 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Baffling starts moving out.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:23 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
8:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:07 Cohere failed to kill off Baffling's defending dragoons.Baffling holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere clips Baffling's army — real damage, but Baffling fights on.
9:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Baffling destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
10:14 Baffling is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Baffling goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:00 Cohere decides to expand.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
11:30 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.
11:59 Baffling kills off Cohere's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Baffling. The push continues.
12:15 Baffling only destroyed about half of Cohere's army.Half of Cohere's force is gone — Baffling took it apart.
12:32 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:14 At the moment, Baffling seems to have more units than Cohere.Count the units: Baffling has the edge over Cohere right now.
13:35 Baffling starts pushing across the map.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:25 Baffling was out-microed by Cohere and loses all his attacking forces.Cohere holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:31 Baffling decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:57 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:24 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:05 Baffling's dragoons failed to dodge the mines and Cohere's tank came bombarding into the scene! Baffling has to fall back!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cohere holds Baffling.
17:38 Baffling destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Baffling clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
18:00 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
18:27 Baffling casts some storm! But Cohere lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cohere shuts the door on Baffling.
18:41 Baffling tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Cohere's economy.Good instincts from Cohere; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:58 Cohere is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
19:46 Cohere was out-microed by Baffling and loses all his attacking forces.Baffling holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:13 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
20:43 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
21:11 Nice try from Baffling to harass Cohere, but Cohere's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Cohere; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:39 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:04 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
22:31 Baffling has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Baffling's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:54 Cohere is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Cohere starts the push.
23:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:40 Cohere failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Baffling successfully defended his push!Baffling absorbs the mid-game push — Cohere gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:01 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Baffling's army has been decimated.Cohere takes a bite out of Baffling's force and backs off.
24:26 About half of Cohere's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Baffling's force stays on that battlefield.
24:50 Baffling decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Baffling pushes.
25:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:42 Baffling kills off Cohere's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Cohere's way of life — Baffling marches on.
25:55 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
26:30 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
26:42 Reaver! Reaver! Baffling's reaver is killing off most of Cohere's workers!Baffling gets into Cohere's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:11 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:43 Nice try from Cohere to harass Baffling, but Baffling's reaction is just too agile.Cohere goes for the raid — Baffling is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:59 Attempting to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
28:22 Cohere has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Baffling.Economically it's Cohere's game right now; Baffling is falling behind on bases.
28:42 Baffling warps in a nexus.Baffling takes another base — the economy widens.
29:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:30 Baffling avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Cohere's main army! Baffling destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Baffling breaks Cohere's position.
30:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:32 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:52 Attempting to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:35 Fortunately enough for Cohere, he positioned some tanks at the high ground, and it paid off by killing most of Baffling's armies and saved his base from wrecking havoc!Cohere absorbs the mid-game push — Baffling gained nothing for the cost.
32:09 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
32:25 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:41 Baffling now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Baffling's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:08 Cohere's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:30 Currently, Baffling and Cohere appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Baffling and Cohere are level.
34:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:17 Baffling's dragoons dealt with Cohere's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Baffling!The mid-game push crashes through — Baffling breaks Cohere's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:49 It seems that Baffling only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
35:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
35:37 Cohere's command center has been destroyed by Baffling.Cohere's expansion burns — Baffling tears it down.
36:02 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
36:25 Baffling now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Baffling starts the push.
36:45 Cohere's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:46 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Cohere is slicing through Baffling's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Cohere breaks Baffling's position.
38:02 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Baffling destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Baffling clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
38:56 Baffling has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Baffling's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:22 Cohere is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
40:12 Cohere's goliaths shred the carriers — Baffling has to retreat.Cohere holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:30 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
40:49 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
41:28 Baffling pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Baffling commits the late-game army.
41:49 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Cohere starts the long push.Max supply, full upgrades: Cohere moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:27 Stasis on the leading tanks! Cohere's line is cut in half and Baffling cleans up the rest.Baffling holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:45 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:12 Cohere has lost about half of his army in that battle.Baffling pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:38 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Baffling finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Baffling moves out to end it.
44:15 In terms of army size, Cohere is behind Baffling!Cohere needs production, fast; Baffling's army has outgrown his.
44:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:53 Cohere successfully fends off Baffling's attacks.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Baffling home with nothing.
45:13 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Tamiyo is a step behind and knows it.
45:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:11 Baffling moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Baffling crosses the map with everything.
46:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:06 All of a sudden, Cohere has no armies left while Baffling is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Cohere's way of life — Baffling marches on.
47:15 About half of Cohere's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Baffling's force stays on that battlefield.
47:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cohere GGs!Cohere types it out: GG.
Tamiyo taps out. Bong's mid game was simply better.
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Bong
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 The Green Baffling spawns at s3 while Yellow Cohere spawns at s2.We're underway — Baffling spawns at s3, Cohere answers from s2.
0:31 Cohere gets 1 Fact Double Expand against Baffling's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Baffling's 14 Nexus against Cohere's 1 Fact Double Expand.
— The early game —
1:19 Baffling warps in a nexus.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
2:15 Baffling is pushing out with his dragoons.Baffling tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 Cohere's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Baffling continues pressuring with his dragoons!Cohere wasn't ready. Baffling's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.Baffling keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Baffling's army.Cohere clips Baffling's army — real damage, but Baffling fights on.
5:09 Baffling decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Baffling: the first units are already marching.
5:42 Cohere decides to start pushing across the map.Cohere tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:07 Baffling warps in a nexus.Quietly, Baffling adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:45 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:36 Cohere failed to kill off Baffling's defending dragoons.Baffling holds the early rush without blinking.
8:17 With excellent skills and micro, Baffling managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:39 Baffling destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Baffling takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
9:01 Attempting to end the game, Baffling moves out with his armies.Baffling tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:41 Cohere figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Cohere is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Baffling's army.Cohere needs production, fast; Baffling's army has outgrown his.
10:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:07 With beautiful placement, Baffling successfully fends off Cohere's attacks.The attack shatters on Baffling's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:11 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Baffling while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
12:43 Baffling is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Baffling: the first units are already marching.
13:03 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
13:47 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:41 Cohere's mismicro cost him his marines and probably this game! Baffling continues pressuring with his dragoons!The early pressure works — Baffling breaks Cohere's front door.
15:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Baffling — the losses are light.
15:43 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Bong as the game develops.
— The mid game —
16:11 Baffling now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Baffling starts the push.
16:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:09 All of a sudden, Cohere has no armies left while Baffling is continuing to push across the map!Cohere's army evaporates. Baffling doesn't even slow down.
17:39 About half of Cohere's army has been decimated in that battle.Baffling pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:18 After that battle, Baffling still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:33 Cohere tried to harass Baffling but Baffling successfully fends off the harassment.Cohere knocks, Baffling answers. No damage done.
19:17 Both Baffling and Cohere appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Baffling and Cohere match each other.
19:35 Baffling warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Baffling expands.
20:05 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Bong holds the stronger army for now.
20:38 Where is Cohere's detector? Baffling sends dark templars to harass Cohere's mineral line!Baffling gets into Cohere's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:12 Baffling has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Baffling hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:07 Baffling micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Cohere seems to lose a lot in this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Baffling breaks Cohere's position.
22:37 Cohere has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Baffling's force stays on that battlefield.
23:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Baffling seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
23:41 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Baffling.Good instincts from Baffling; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cohere taps out!Cohere GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Tamiyo taps out. Bong's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
72 games
Bong
38 – 34
Tamiyo