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■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (60 lines)
0:15 The Yellow Paean spawns at s1 while Blue Kobalt spawns at s3.Paean takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:36 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Paean's 9 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:07 Paean opens with a cheesy build.Paean Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Paean is far ahead.
1:35 Paean with an aggressive opening starts to attack Kobalt.Paean commits to the cheese — it's at Kobalt's door already.
2:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:46 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Paean — a lead, but not a safe one.
3:16 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:26 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:40 Kobalt kills off Paean's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Paean wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
5:06 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
6:12 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
6:30 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:27 Paean with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
8:01 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
9:08 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
9:36 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:48 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:25 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:56 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.
11:19 Paean failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:00 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
12:27 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:02 Paean's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
13:30 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
13:51 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:13 Kobalt kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Paean's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
15:48 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
16:40 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
17:12 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
17:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
— The late game —
18:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:50 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
19:14 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
19:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:54 Kobalt harasses Paean and gets ahead of the game.Kobalt gets into Paean's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:13 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:33 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:47 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
23:15 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:45 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
24:02 Paean having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Paean looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Paean.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (322 lines)
0:07 The Green Paean spawns at s3 while Orange Kobalt spawns at s2.Paean in Green at s3. Kobalt in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:34 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Paean's 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:03 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
2:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:51 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
3:10 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:53 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Paean has the edge over Kobalt right now.
4:11 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:15 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:50 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Paean's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
6:11 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
7:05 Paean starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
7:24 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
8:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:33 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Paean's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Paean's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
9:26 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:05 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:12 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:01 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!Kobalt wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
11:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:38 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:05 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
12:29 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
12:48 It seems like Paean has more units than Kobalt!Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
13:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:30 Paean failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Paean's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Paean is backing off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
13:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
14:10 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:34 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:14 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Paean.
15:49 Aaaaaa, Paean's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Paean's foundation.
16:12 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:52 Kobalt can't push any further as Paean burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Paean holds Kobalt.
17:00 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:48 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Paean.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Kobalt.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:09 What a pity! Paean 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.Paean knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
18:41 Where is Paean's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Paean's mineral line!Paean looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
19:01 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Paean!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
19:12 Paean decides to expand.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
19:56 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:24 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:00 With beautiful placement, Paean successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Paean takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
21:45 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
22:13 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Paean's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Kobalt.
22:28 Paean has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:06 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
23:13 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:51 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Paean didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Paean.
24:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:47 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:09 Paean has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:25 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
25:47 In terms of army size, Paean and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
26:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:33 Kobalt tried to break into Paean's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Kobalt!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Paean holds Kobalt.
27:00 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:21 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
27:44 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:02 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:26 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
28:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:24 Paean failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Paean's position.
29:43 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:22 Both Paean and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Paean and Kobalt yet.
30:52 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:04 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:57 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Paean didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Paean gained nothing for the cost.
32:29 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
33:09 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:27 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:44 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
34:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:30 Paean burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
34:51 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:27 Paean appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Kobalt right now.
36:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
36:12 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.
36:34 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.
37:03 Paean kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
37:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:40 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:13 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Paean's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Kobalt.
38:29 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:42 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
39:36 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Paean holds.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:41 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:00 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
41:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:48 Paean successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Paean holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:00 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
42:29 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
42:46 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
43:11 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
43:35 Both Paean and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
43:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:19 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Paean gave up nothing.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
44:56 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
45:29 Kobalt casts some storm! But Paean lost no workers.Good instincts from Paean; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:40 Aaaaaa, Paean's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Paean's economy takes a real hit.
46:08 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
46:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:45 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Paean's ultralisks cannot get through.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
47:54 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!Beautiful harassment from Paean. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
48:15 Paean moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
48:33 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
49:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:29 Kobalt had the observers for those lurkers and Paean's push simply stops.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
50:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
50:17 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:38 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
51:11 At the moment, neither Paean nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
51:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
51:41 Paean's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:16 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:28 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
52:47 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Paean's economy.Good instincts from Paean; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
53:22 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
53:33 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
54:27 Plague on the templar, and Paean's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
54:47 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
55:06 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:34 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
55:58 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
56:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
56:27 Kobalt was out-microed by Paean and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Paean's line. Great positioning.
56:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:13 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
57:32 Kobalt casts some storm! But Paean lost no workers.Good instincts from Paean; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
57:50 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
58:11 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
58:47 At the moment, neither Paean nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
59:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:21 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Paean commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
59:50 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
60:00 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:32 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
60:45 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
61:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:46 Paean's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Kobalt has no observers left. The push stalls.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Paean simply refuses to lose.
62:06 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:43 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:10 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
63:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:37 Paean was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
64:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
64:25 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:23 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
65:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
66:01 Kobalt's storms land on the swarm and Paean's cracklings die before they reach the line.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
66:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
66:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
67:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
67:20 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
67:45 Kobalt is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Paean.Kobalt needs an expansion soon or Paean's economy simply wins this.
68:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
68:23 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Paean holds.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
69:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:40 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
69:51 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
70:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
70:32 Kobalt's storms land on the swarm and Paean's cracklings die before they reach the line.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
71:06 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
71:25 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
71:41 Kobalt casts some storm! But Paean lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Paean shuts the door on Kobalt.
72:14 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
72:36 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Kobalt.Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
72:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
73:19 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Paean breaks Kobalt wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:54 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
74:22 Paean moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
74:41 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
75:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:21 Kobalt had the observers for those lurkers and Paean's push simply stops.Paean throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
75:48 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:03 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
76:18 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Paean.Kobalt knocks, Paean answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:50 Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
76:59 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Paean will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
77:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
77:50 Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Paean commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
78:09 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:32 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:50 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Paean.Kobalt knocks, Paean answers. No damage done.
79:13 Paean moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
79:40 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.
80:11 Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Paean home with nothing.
80:22 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
80:54 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
81:09 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
81:29 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
81:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
82:07 Paean's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Kobalt has no observers left. The push stalls.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
82:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:54 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
83:25 Paean's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Kobalt right now.
83:40 Kobalt casts some storm! But Paean lost no workers.Kobalt goes for the raid — Paean is ready, and nothing comes of it.
84:00 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
84:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
84:43 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Paean's ultralisks cannot get through.Paean throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
85:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:19 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
85:55 Paean starts pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
86:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
86:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
86:56 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Paean's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
87:10 Paean destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
87:44 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:56 Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
88:16 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
88:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
89:03 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Paean holds.Paean holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
89:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
90:27 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
90:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
91:11 Plague on the templar, and Paean's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
91:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
92:05 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
92:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
92:40 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Kobalt.Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
93:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
93:20 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
93:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
94:13 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:36 Paean moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
94:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
95:02 The battle outcome favors Paean as Kobalt's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Paean marches on.
95:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
95:58 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Paean's force and backs off.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
96:12 Aaaaaa, Paean's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Kobalt gets into Paean's mineral line — workers are dying.
96:33 Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
97:09 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Kobalt.Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
97:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
97:41 Plague on the templar, and Paean's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
98:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
98:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
98:52 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
99:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
99:25 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Paean's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
99:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
100:44 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Paean.Kobalt goes for the raid — Paean is ready, and nothing comes of it.
101:02 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
101:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
101:38 Paean's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
102:10 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:28 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Paean's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
102:44 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
103:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
GG. Paean closes it out over Kobalt.
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Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:07 Paean spawns in Purple at s4 while Kobalt spawns in Blue at s3.We're underway — Paean spawns at s4, Kobalt answers from s3.
0:40 Paean opens 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Paean shows 12 Hatch — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
1:15 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
2:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:55 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
3:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
3:42 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:28 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:01 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Paean — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:50 Kobalt failed to kill off Paean's defending zerglings.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
6:26 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:33 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:05 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
8:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:38 Paean failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:42 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:05 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:05 Kobalt failed to kill off Paean's defending zerglings.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:02 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:17 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:35 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.
13:14 Currently, neither Paean nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
13:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:47 Paean's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Paean!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Paean holds Kobalt.
14:06 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:46 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
15:10 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
15:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
15:40 Paean has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:41 Paean's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
17:25 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
17:46 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:10 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.
18:33 Paean kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
18:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
19:17 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:28 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Paean's workers!Kobalt gets into Paean's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:58 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Paean's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
20:22 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:51 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:58 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
21:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:43 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Paean's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
22:07 Paean only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Paean cuts Kobalt's army in half.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
22:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:59 Paean destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Paean rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
23:21 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:40 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:13 Paean's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
24:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:06 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Paean's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Kobalt's position.
25:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
25:51 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:58 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:35 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
26:49 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
27:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:44 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
27:51 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
28:27 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:47 Aaaaaa, Paean's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Paean's foundation.
29:03 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:48 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Paean's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Kobalt's position.
30:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
30:43 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:11 Paean has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:20 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
32:02 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.
32:43 Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
33:20 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Paean's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
33:51 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Paean's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
34:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
34:30 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.
34:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:07 Paean burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
35:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
35:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:32 Where is Paean's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Paean's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Paean's economy takes a real hit.
36:44 Paean starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
37:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
37:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
37:58 Paean's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Kobalt's position.
38:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Paean destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
38:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
39:07 Paean shot down Kobalt's nexus.Paean finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
39:21 Aaaaaa, Paean's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Paean's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:40 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Paean!Kobalt needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
40:17 Paean decides to expand.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:41 Where is Paean's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Paean's mineral line!Kobalt gets into Paean's mineral line — workers are dying.
41:07 Paean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
— The late game —
41:30 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
41:44 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.
42:12 Kobalt's storms land on the swarm and Paean's cracklings die before they reach the line.Paean throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
42:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:51 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:16 Paean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
43:47 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
44:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:19 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
44:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
45:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:39 Without any further reinforcements, Kobalt's expansion is decimated by Paean's armies.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Paean level the expansion.
45:46 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
46:24 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:31 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
47:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
47:26 Kobalt had the observers for those lurkers and Paean's push simply stops.Paean throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
47:51 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Paean while losing less than half of his army.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:27 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
48:51 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
49:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:33 Plague on the templar, and Paean's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Paean's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:03 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:49 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Paean's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Paean is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:20 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Paean's army.Kobalt is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
51:41 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
52:01 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
52:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:46 Paean spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Kobalt is still standing.Paean throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
53:12 It seems that Paean only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Paean clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
54:04 Paean starts pushing across the map.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:17 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.
54:32 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.The attack shatters on Kobalt's line. Great positioning.
55:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:30 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:58 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
56:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:38 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Paean breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 The scales tip toward Paean — a lead, but not a safe one.
56:56 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:15 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:49 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Paean.Kobalt's expansion burns — Paean tears it down.
57:57 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Kobalt.Paean's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
58:23 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
58:51 Paean moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
59:13 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.
59:45 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Paean breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 It's all going Paean's way right now.
60:06 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:42 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
61:20 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
GG. Paean closes it out over Kobalt.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Paean spawning at s4 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Paean at s4, Kobalt at s3.
0:50 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Pool.Paean shows 12 Pool — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
1:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:58 Paean successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Paean takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
4:32 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:05 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
5:33 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
6:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:29 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
7:15 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:26 Paean with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
8:57 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:35 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
12:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:34 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Paean starts expanding.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:49 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:20 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
14:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:21 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
15:50 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
16:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:00 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
17:24 Kobalt's army is small compared to Paean!Kobalt needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
18:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:39 Paean micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
19:04 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
19:38 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Paean defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Paean spawning at s2 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s4.Paean takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:47 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Paean's 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:13 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:18 Currently, Paean and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Paean and Kobalt are level.
3:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:18 Paean kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
5:19 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:57 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
6:43 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:21 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:14 With beautiful placement, Paean successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Paean holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:44 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
9:45 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
11:01 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
11:28 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:22 Paean with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
12:54 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
13:51 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Paean will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
14:34 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:23 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Paean is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Paean marches on.
15:53 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
16:25 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
17:07 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
17:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:58 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:28 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 —
19:02 The battle outcome favors Paean as Kobalt's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Paean doesn't even slow down.
19:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
20:10 With excellent skills and micro, Paean managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:29 Paean now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
21:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:33 Paean's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
22:07 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
22:38 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
23:00 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Paean defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
11 games
Paean
6 – 5
Kobalt