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■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Paean spawning at s1 and Teal Kobalt spawning at s2.We're underway — Paean spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s2.
0:38 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Paean, Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:23 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:33 It seems like Paean has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Paean has the edge over Kobalt right now.
3:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:39 Kobalt kills off Paean's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
5:02 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
6:06 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?
6:55 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
7:16 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:00 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:18 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.
8:55 Paean failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Paean's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
9:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:05 Kobalt destroyed about half of Paean's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Paean's army in half.
10:46 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:07 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:55 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.
12:13 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:49 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.
13:20 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
14:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:42 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
15:10 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:12 Kobalt kills off Paean's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Paean's front door.
16:48 About half of Paean's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt has built a commanding army lead — Paean needs something special here.
17:59 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:14 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Paean!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Paean right now.
18:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:38 Paean's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Paean's position.
20:04 Paean has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:27 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.
21:07 Paean having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Paean taps.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Paean, settled in the mid game.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 Paean spawns at s2 in Purple while Kobalt spawns at s1 in Blue.Paean in Purple at s2. Kobalt in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:41 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Hatch.Paean commits to 12 Hatch; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:18 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:20 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:57 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:27 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
5:13 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.
5:41 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.
6:18 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
6:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:18 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.
7:47 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
8:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:55 Paean with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
9:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
10:36 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.
11:06 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
11:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:10 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 Paean edges ahead on army strength.
13:01 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:59 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
15:03 Eager to end the game, Paean moves out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:12 With really nice micro, Paean's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
16:50 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
17:20 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.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:56 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.
18:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
19:07 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.
19:30 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 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.
21:02 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.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Paean spawning at s2 and Blue Kobalt spawning at s1.Paean takes s2 in Red; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:52 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Paean's 12 Hatch.Paean commits to 12 Hatch; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:26 Paean places down a hatchery.Quietly, Paean adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
2:18 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:02 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:03 Paean with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:53 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.
5:11 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.
5:57 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?
6:32 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 Paean decides to expand.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
7:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:56 Paean kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
9:12 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.
10:05 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:25 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Paean goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:15 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 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.
12:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:46 Kobalt failed to break Paean's zergling line of defense.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
13:26 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Paean — the losses are light.
14:27 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
15:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:51 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.
16:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:44 The battle outcome favors Paean as Kobalt's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
17:17 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Paean — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
18:25 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.
19:05 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt types it out: GG.
Paean takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:20 Paean spawns in Teal at s1 while Kobalt spawns in Yellow at s2.We're underway — Paean spawns at s1, Kobalt answers from s2.
0:36 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 —
1:18 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:03 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
3:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:02 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:17 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.
5:38 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:57 With beautiful placement, Paean successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Paean cleans it up.
8:23 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.
8:53 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.
9:43 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Paean will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Paean's force is a size larger.
10:10 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
10:36 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
11:12 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
11:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:22 The battle outcome favors Paean as Kobalt's armies melt into Paean's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Paean. The push continues.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
12:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Paean keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:21 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.
13:59 Paean starts pushing across the map.Paean has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:28 Paean places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Paean expands.
15:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:11 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Paean's speedlings!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
16:40 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Paean's army.
— The mid game —
17:53 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.
18:24 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 —
19:05 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.
19:37 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
20:05 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 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.
21:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
That's the game: Paean defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Paean
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Paean spawning at s2 and Yellow Kobalt spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Paean at s2, Kobalt at s1.
0:42 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 —
1:10 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.
2:21 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:36 Paean was out-microed by Kobalt and loses all his attacking forces.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Paean home with nothing.
4:15 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
4:44 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Paean's army.Half of Paean's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
5:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:48 Paean's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Paean tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:43 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:52 Kobalt was out-microed by Paean and loses all his attacking forces.Paean takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
8:22 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:52 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.
9:30 Paean pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Paean: the first units are already marching.
9:52 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:51 Kobalt failed to break Paean's zergling line of defense.Paean holds the early rush without blinking.
11:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Paean seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:45 Paean only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Paean cuts Kobalt's army in half.
12:32 In terms of army size, Kobalt is behind Paean!Kobalt needs production, fast; Paean's army has outgrown his.
12:47 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean takes another base — the economy widens.
13:18 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:53 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.
14:33 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:30 Paean with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Paean breaks Kobalt's front door.
15:54 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Paean edges ahead on army strength.
16:36 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.
17:00 Paean decides to move out with his armies.Paean tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:57 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.
— The late game —
18:28 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Paean pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:00 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.
19:40 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Paean.The base falls. Paean rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
20:12 Paean places down a hatchery.Paean plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:36 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Paean holds the stronger army for now.
21:16 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.
21:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
22:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:35 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.
23:02 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Paean's force stays on that battlefield.
23:39 After that battle, Paean still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
24:03 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Paean takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
11 games
Paean
6 – 5
Kobalt