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■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:20 Paean spawns in Teal at s2 while Kobalt spawns in Orange at s3.We're underway — Paean spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s3.
0:40 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Paean's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Paean's Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:22 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:58 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Paean's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:01 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
5:41 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
6:20 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
6:54 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:24 Paean lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
9:08 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:42 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 Both Paean and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Paean and Kobalt yet.
10:43 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:09 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:21 Paean lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
12:45 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:31 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
14:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:11 Kobalt kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Paean's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
15:28 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:14 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.
16:36 Paean starts expanding.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
17:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
17:45 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
18:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:52 Kobalt kills off Paean's armies and continues pushing!Paean's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
19:25 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
20:04 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.
20:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:19 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.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Paean, settled in the early game.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:14 Paean spawns in Teal at s3 while Kobalt spawns in Red at s2.Paean takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s2 in Red.
0:32 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Paean, Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt.
— The early game —
0:59 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:00 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:23 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:20 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Paean wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:20 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.
4:43 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
5:28 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
5:47 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:42 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Paean's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:20 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:37 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:09 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:47 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.
9:03 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
9:43 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Paean!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Paean should not take this fight.
10:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:40 Kobalt failed to break Paean's zergling line of defense.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:06 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.
11:35 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.
11:55 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:25 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:14 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
13:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:11 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
14:48 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
15:37 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:19 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:18 Paean's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Paean's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Paean!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Paean takes the middle of the game.
17:49 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
18:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:46 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Paean.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Paean level the expansion.
19:14 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.
19:33 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
19:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
20:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:58 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.
21:30 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:30 At the moment, Paean seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Paean has the edge over Kobalt right now.
22:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:10 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Slight advantage Paean as the game develops.
23:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:17 Paean's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Paean's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Paean!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Kobalt's position.
24:48 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:11 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
25:43 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.
26:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps 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 (133 lines)
0:07 Paean spawns at s1 in Teal while Kobalt spawns at s3 in Orange.Paean in Teal at s1. Kobalt in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:30 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Paean's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Paean, Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt.
— The early game —
0:49 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:44 Paean decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:16 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
2:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:00 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Paean wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:16 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Paean's army.Kobalt clips Paean's army — real damage, but Paean fights on.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:43 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:59 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:17 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:02 Kobalt kills off Paean's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
6:29 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:59 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.
7:31 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:45 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
8:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:24 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
9:05 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:32 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.
9:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:14 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:54 Kobalt has more expansions than Paean.Kobalt is out-expanding Paean — the money game is tilting.
11:28 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:18 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Paean's early aggression takes the lead.
12:32 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.
12:51 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:15 Paean starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Paean pushes.
— The mid game —
13:46 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:32 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:50 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:26 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
15:40 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
16:14 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:26 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
17:02 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:44 Paean micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Paean breaks Kobalt's position.
18:14 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.
18:37 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.
19:01 Kobalt is planning a harassment, but Paean scouted it!No surprises today — Paean's harassment is scouted early.
19:31 Paean scouted the attempt but Kobalt is still going with it!Kobalt wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
19:44 Kobalt tried to harass Paean but Paean successfully fends off the harassment.Kobalt knocks, Paean answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:07 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:39 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.
21:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:32 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.
21:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 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.
22:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:52 Paean successfully harasses Kobalt's economy.The raid lands — Paean chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
23:22 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:52 Paean desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:37 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.
24:48 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.
25:18 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:48 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:07 Kobalt made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Paean's hydralisks! Paean has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Paean.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:22 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.
27:53 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:18 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.
28:28 In terms of army size, Paean is behind Kobalt!Paean is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
28:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:19 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.
29:46 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.
30:05 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:31 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Paean goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:53 Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:32 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:14 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.
32:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:55 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:36 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:29 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Paean's position.
35:04 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
35:14 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.
35:41 Kobalt destroys Paean's hatchery, denying expansions.Kobalt finds the weak point and Paean's new base is gone.
36:13 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
36:42 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.
36:49 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
37:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:05 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:44 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.
39:06 Paean's army is small compared to Kobalt!Paean needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
39:24 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.
39:48 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
40:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:36 Kobalt's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Paean's position.
40:55 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Paean's army.Kobalt cuts Paean's army in half.
41:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
41:45 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
42:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:38 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.
42:52 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
43:26 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.
43:54 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:04 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Paean's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
44:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:51 Kobalt's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Paean's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Paean has left on the field.
45:26 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
45:38 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.
46:06 Paean having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Paean taps.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Paean.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:14 Paean spawns in Teal at s1 while Kobalt spawns in White at s3.We're underway — Paean spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s3.
0:57 Paean opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Paean commits to Overpool; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:23 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:44 Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:20 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:30 Kobalt failed to kill off Paean's defending zerglings.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Paean's defense was already in place.
5:17 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 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.
6:27 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
7:15 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:53 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:32 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:36 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
10:34 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:43 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.
— The late game —
12:09 Kobalt's army is small compared to Paean!Kobalt needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
12:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:33 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
14:09 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Paean's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
15:02 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.
15:35 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:18 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Kobalt looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Paean defeats Kobalt, settled in the early game.
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Play-by-play (258 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Red Paean spawning at s4 and Teal Kobalt spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Paean at s4, Kobalt at s3.
0:36 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Paean's Overpool.Paean commits to Overpool; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:49 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Paean starts moving out.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:38 Kobalt kills off all of Paean's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
2:59 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.
3:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:47 Both Paean and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
4:19 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
4:59 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:20 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:59 Paean lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Paean wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
6:22 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.
6:50 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.
7:01 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:35 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:10 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Paean wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:01 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.
9:29 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
9:51 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
10:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:43 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.
11:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
11:40 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
11:55 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.
12:09 Currently, neither Paean nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
12:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:54 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.
13:21 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.
13:44 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:08 Kobalt casts some storm! But Paean lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Paean answers. No damage done.
14:23 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:22 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:42 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.
16:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:32 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.
16:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
17:02 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.
17:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Paean. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
17:48 Aaaaaa, Paean's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Kobalt gets into Paean's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:20 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:37 It seems like Paean has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Kobalt right now.
19:01 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
19:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:59 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Paean home with nothing.
20:15 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.
20:48 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.
21:11 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.
21:29 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
22:25 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Paean's zerglings and hydralisks.Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
22:36 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:22 Paean's hatchery has been destroyed by Kobalt.No reinforcements in time: Paean watches Kobalt level the expansion.
23:47 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:10 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Paean.Kobalt knocks, Paean answers. No damage done.
24:23 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:51 Currently, neither Paean nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
25:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:02 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.
26:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
26:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
27:12 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Paean knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
27:30 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
27:39 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
28:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:39 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Paean's zerglings and hydralisks.Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
28:58 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
29:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
29:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
30:06 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
30:14 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
30:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:06 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Paean's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Paean's position.
31:28 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
32:06 Kobalt appears to have more army than Paean!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
32:31 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.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:54 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
33:20 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.
33:40 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.
34:07 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.
34:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
34:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:13 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:25 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:23 Paean scourged some of Kobalt's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Paean absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
36:41 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
37:03 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.
37:25 Paean brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Paean's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:37 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:24 With beautiful placement, Kobalt successfully fends off Paean's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:56 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.
39:06 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:34 Attempting to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
39:50 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
40:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:46 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.
41:05 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.
41:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:52 Paean might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Kobalt did.Paean is starving on bases while Kobalt spreads across the map.
42:19 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Paean.
42:29 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
43:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:14 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
43:31 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.
43:53 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.
44:18 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
44:38 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:22 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Paean's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
45:41 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.
46:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Paean! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Paean gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:05 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.
47:27 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!The raid lands — Paean chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
47:46 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
47:55 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:48 Paean's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Kobalt loses everything.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
49:13 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:29 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.
49:48 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
50:09 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
50:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:05 Paean kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Paean wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
51:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:37 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.
52:04 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Paean commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Paean moves out to end it.
52:20 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:57 Currently, Paean and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Paean and Kobalt are level.
53:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:43 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.
53:54 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.
54:26 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:47 Paean tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:54 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:40 All of a sudden, Paean has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Paean's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
56:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:35 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:58 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:25 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
57:40 Both Paean and Kobalt appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Paean and Kobalt are level.
57:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:16 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Paean breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
58:38 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.
58:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
59:38 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:45 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
60:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:28 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.
60:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:16 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.
61:48 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Paean!Kobalt looks away for one second and Paean makes him pay for it.
62:09 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
62:22 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
62:52 In terms of army size, Paean and Kobalt are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
63:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
63:41 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Paean's army.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Paean late.
63:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:25 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.
64:42 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:02 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
65:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:35 Plague on the templar, and Paean's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Paean breaks Kobalt late.
66:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:36 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.
66:51 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:13 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
67:42 Currently, Paean and Kobalt appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Paean and Kobalt are level.
68:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:25 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Paean's ultralisks cannot get through.Paean throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
68:49 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.
69:04 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.
69:26 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Paean pushes.Everything Paean has built comes forward at once.
69:45 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
70:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
70:27 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Paean holds.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Paean simply refuses to lose.
71:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:14 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:45 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
72:08 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Paean's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
72:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:51 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!
73:10 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.
73:24 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.
73:58 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
74:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:32 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Kobalt's dragoons fire into nothing and Paean holds.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Paean simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
74:48 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
75:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
76:00 Kobalt appears to have more army than Paean!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
76:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
76:37 Paean ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Kobalt is inside the third.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Paean late.
77:20 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
77:47 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Paean is a step behind and knows it.
78:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
78:38 Kobalt's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Paean's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
79:01 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.
79:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:43 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
80:00 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.
80:36 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Paean.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
80:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
81:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Paean is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
81:29 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Paean goes in.This is the big one — Paean commits the late-game army.
82:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
82:13 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.
82:45 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
83:11 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
83:35 Paean tried to harass Kobalt but Kobalt successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
83:56 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
84:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Paean taps out!Paean types it out: GG.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Paean.
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Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Paean spawns at s4 in Teal while Kobalt spawns at s2 in Yellow.Paean in Teal at s4. Kobalt in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Paean, Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:16 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Paean decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Paean crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
3:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:50 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
4:28 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
5:19 Paean decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:49 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:27 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
6:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:57 Paean failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
8:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
8:53 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.
9:37 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:15 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
10:47 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.
11:12 Paean's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
11:30 Kobalt destroyed about half of Paean's army after that battle.Half of Paean's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
12:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
12:33 Paean's number of expansions are equal to Kobalt's.Base for base, they're level — Paean and Kobalt match each other.
13:12 Paean is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:52 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:14 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
14:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
15:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 Paean failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
16:15 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
17:03 Paean lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:33 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:32 Paean failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Paean's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
18:51 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
19:58 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:59 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.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Paean needs something special here.
21:38 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
22:05 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
22:34 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
23:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Paean taps out!Paean types it out: GG.
Kobalt takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
10 games
Paean
8 – 2
Kobalt