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■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (166 lines)
0:16 Kobalt spawns at s2 in Yellow while Hectic spawns at s4 in Orange.Kobalt in Yellow at s2. Hectic in Orange at s4. The map is set.
0:40 Hectic opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
2:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:46 Kobalt failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
3:10 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
3:52 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
4:25 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
4:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:10 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:29 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.
5:53 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
6:25 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
6:37 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
7:10 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:37 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:44 At the moment, Hectic seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Kobalt right now.
8:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:31 Hectic successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:58 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
9:46 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:22 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:15 Kobalt was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
11:51 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:34 Hectic appears to have more army than Kobalt!Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
12:49 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:20 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:54 Hectic failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Hectic's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Hectic is backing off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
14:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:06 Nice try from Kobalt to harass Hectic, but Hectic's reaction is just too agile.Kobalt knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
15:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Kobalt looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:04 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:33 Hectic starts expanding.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:18 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Hectic didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Hectic.
17:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
17:48 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Kobalt cuts Hectic's army in half.
18:09 Where is Hectic's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hectic's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
18:45 Hectic harasses Kobalt and gets ahead of the game.Hectic gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:06 Kobalt decides to expand.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:18 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:20 Hectic's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Hectic's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hectic!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Kobalt's position.
20:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
21:03 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:24 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
21:55 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:10 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Hectic's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Hectic right now.
22:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:25 Hectic's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
23:40 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hectic takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
24:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:22 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:22 Hectic'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 — Hectic breaks Kobalt's position.
25:38 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
26:07 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Kobalt clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:26 Hectic destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Hectic finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
26:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
27:07 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
27:42 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:52 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
28:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:45 Hectic failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Hectic's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Hectic is backing off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
29:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:22 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:55 In terms of army size, Hectic is behind Kobalt!Hectic needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
30:27 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
30:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:04 Hectic kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hectic marches on.
31:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:43 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
32:03 Hectic destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Hectic rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
32:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:53 Hectic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:22 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.
33:52 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
34:33 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.
34:54 Hectic kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:14 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
35:41 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
36:01 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:59 Hectic's scourge sniped a few of Kobalt's observers! Kobalt can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
37:18 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:04 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
38:20 At the moment, Hectic seems to have more units than Kobalt.Hectic's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
38:46 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:08 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hectic's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Kobalt.
39:35 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:25 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Hectic's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Hectic's push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
40:33 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:10 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:36 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
41:48 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
42:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:45 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hectic marches on.
43:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:23 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:41 Aaaaaa, Hectic's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Hectic's economy takes a real hit.
44:11 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
44:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:52 Hectic's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Kobalt loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
45:26 Hectic destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Hectic cuts Kobalt's army in half.
45:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:14 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hectic's foundation.
46:35 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
46:55 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:35 Hectic spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Kobalt is still standing.Kobalt holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:12 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:29 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:48 Every gateway is pumping and Kobalt starts walking across the map.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
49:03 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:04 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Hectic gave up nothing.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:32 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:39 It seems that Hectic only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
51:15 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
51:25 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:55 It seems like Hectic has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Kobalt right now.
52:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:37 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Hectic's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
53:12 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
53:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
53:42 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Hectic commits to the break.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
54:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:42 Plague on the templar, and Hectic's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.There's no rebuilding from that. Hectic's late-game push decides it.
55:05 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
55:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
55:43 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
56:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Hectic takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:10 Kobalt spawns at s4 in White while Hectic spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s4, Hectic at s1.
0:33 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 12 Pool from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:20 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
2:08 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:38 Kobalt kills off all of Hectic's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
5:15 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:42 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
6:28 Kobalt appears to have more army than Hectic!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Hectic right now.
6:40 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
7:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:45 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
8:12 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:52 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:59 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
10:19 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
10:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:15 Hectic's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Hectic's front door.
🎙 Hectic is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
11:47 After that battle, Kobalt destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Kobalt cuts Hectic's army in half.
12:26 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
13:06 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:57 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
14:34 Kobalt destroyed more than half of Hectic's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Kobalt has erased most of what Hectic brought.
14:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:34 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
16:26 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:30 Kobalt kills off Hectic's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Hectic's front door.
17:55 The attack was a success, Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
18:32 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
19:06 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
19:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:07 Hectic failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Hectic's position.
20:43 The attack was a success, Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:34 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.
22:10 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hectic types it out: GG.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Hectic.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns at s3 in Green while Hectic spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s3, Hectic answers from s2.
0:37 Hectic opens 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 12 Pool from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
2:23 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
3:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:56 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
4:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:02 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:37 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
7:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:09 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Hectic's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Hectic's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
8:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
10:26 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
11:31 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
12:33 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
13:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
13:33 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Hectic's army.Kobalt clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
14:12 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
14:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
15:14 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
15:55 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
16:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
16:53 Kobalt appears to have more army than Hectic!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Hectic right now.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
17:17 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:29 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Hectic's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
19:07 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
19:41 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hectic GGs!Hectic types it out: GG.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Hectic, settled in the early game.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Teal Kobalt spawning at s1 and Green Hectic spawning at s3.Kobalt in Teal at s1. Hectic in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:51 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's Overpool.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hectic answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
3:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:02 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Hectic's front door.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:13 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
6:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:16 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:34 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
9:04 Hectic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Hectic clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
9:48 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:52 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
11:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:04 Kobalt kills off all of Hectic's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
13:08 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
13:35 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:41 Hectic is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Hectic needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
15:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:18 All of a sudden, Hectic has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:01 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:35 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Hectic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
17:53 Kobalt shot down Hectic's hatchery.The base falls. Kobalt rips Hectic's economy back a full step.
18:27 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:12 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Hectic taps.
Hectic taps out. Kobalt's early game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in Red at s2 while Hectic spawns in Teal at s3.Kobalt takes s2 in Red; across the map, Hectic settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:40 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hectic answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
3:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:36 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Kobalt's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
4:06 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
4:19 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:34 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:52 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
6:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:53 Hectic successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hectic takes the fight on his terms and sends Kobalt home with nothing.
7:32 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Hectic's force and backs off.
7:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:19 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:54 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
9:26 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:37 Currently, neither Kobalt nor Hectic appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hectic match each other.
10:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:48 Kobalt successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Hectic commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:50 With excellent skills and micro, Hectic managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:14 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:30 Hectic is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:06 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
13:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:00 Kobalt kills off all of Hectic's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
14:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
15:10 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:10 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:26 Hectic has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:23 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
18:02 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
— The late game —
18:56 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Hectic's workers!Hectic looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
19:19 Hectic now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:25 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Hectic didn't even have a chance against Kobalt.Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
20:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:17 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
21:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:12 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
22:55 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:49 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Hectic's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
🎙 Hectic is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
24:12 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
24:45 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
25:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hectic GGs!Hectic types it out: GG.
Hectic taps out. Kobalt's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
13 games
Kobalt
5 – 8
Hectic