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■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 Kobalt spawns at s3 in Orange while Hectic spawns at s4 in Green.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s3, Hectic answers from s4.
0:33 Hectic gets Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, Overpool from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 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.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:06 Kobalt kills off all of Hectic's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:44 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
5:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:19 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:39 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:26 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:31 Kobalt kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hectic's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
9:02 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.
— The mid game —
9:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
10:02 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 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.
11:42 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:29 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
12:45 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
13:17 Kobalt decides to move out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:48 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.
14:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:15 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
15:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
16:08 Hectic's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
16:45 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
17:42 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:49 Hectic's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
19:20 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:09 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.
20:39 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hectic taps out!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 (46 lines)
0:19 The game starts with Teal Kobalt spawning at s1 and Orange Hectic spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s1, Hectic at s3.
0:48 Hectic opens Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, Overpool from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:59 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:06 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.
5:44 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:09 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?
6:30 Hectic must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Hectic needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
7:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:37 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:46 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
9:49 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.
10:28 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:59 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:03 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Kobalt's front door.
🎙 Hectic holds the stronger army for now.
12:28 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.
13:14 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.
13:39 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:55 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:45 Hectic with some nice speedling surrounds killed Kobalt's zealots!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Kobalt's front door.
16:24 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:56 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
17:35 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:24 Hectic micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
18:57 Hectic looks beastly after destroying more than half of Kobalt's army.When the smoke clears, Hectic has erased most of what Kobalt brought.
— The late game —
19:34 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt taps out. Hectic's mid game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:18 Kobalt spawns in Blue at s1 while Hectic spawns in Teal at s2.Kobalt takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Hectic settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:46 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hectic answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:14 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:48 Hectic decides to expand.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:10 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 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.
3:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:47 Kobalt failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
4:07 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
4:43 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.
5:11 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:35 Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
6:13 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:41 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:45 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
8:20 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.
8:36 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
9:16 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:31 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
10:02 In terms of army size, Hectic is behind Kobalt!Hectic is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
10:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:19 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:31 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.
12:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
13:04 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
13:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
14:09 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
14:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:00 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Kobalt's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hectic marches on.
15:46 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:42 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
17:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:36 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Hectic's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Kobalt's position.
18:00 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:46 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:17 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
19:35 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:02 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.
🎙 Hectic's force dwarfs what Kobalt has left on the field.
20:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:08 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.
21:41 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
22:04 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.
22:45 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
23:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt types it out: GG.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:14 Kobalt spawns at s4 in Blue while Hectic spawns at s1 in Green.Kobalt in Blue at s4. Hectic in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Hatch.Kobalt commits to Forge Fast Expand; Hectic answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:40 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 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.
3:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:00 Hectic failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
4:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
5:02 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
5:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:10 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
6:57 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
7:12 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:57 Kobalt's number of expansions are equal to Hectic's.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hectic match each other.
8:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:58 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:37 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.
10:00 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
10:38 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:52 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
12:20 Hectic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
13:27 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:08 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.
14:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
15:06 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
16:17 Kobalt kills off all of Hectic's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
16:43 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:18 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Kobalt cuts Hectic's army in half.
🎙 It's all going Kobalt's way right now.
17:56 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:58 Hectic's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
19:21 The attack was a success, Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.Kobalt limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:03 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.
20:27 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
21:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Hectic GGs!That's it. Hectic looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Hectic.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 The White Kobalt spawns at s2 while Purple Hectic spawns at s4.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Hectic answers from s4.
0:38 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 12 Hatch from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:08 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Hectic has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
4:09 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
4:33 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.
5:01 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:32 Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:04 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:31 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:27 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
7:59 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.
8:19 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:28 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?
9:51 It seems like Kobalt has more units than Hectic!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
10:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:02 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:36 Hectic destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
11:57 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.
12:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:54 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.
13:29 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:55 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
14:43 Hectic with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
15:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:24 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.
16:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:09 Hectic's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Kobalt's position.
17:51 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:10 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.
18:40 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
— The late game —
19:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:52 Hectic kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hectic marches on.
🎙 Hectic holds the stronger army for now.
20:05 After that battle, Hectic destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
20:52 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.
21:23 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
21:46 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:03 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
22:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:11 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.
23:40 Hectic destroyed about half of Kobalt's army after that battle.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Hectic took it apart.
24:03 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.
🎙 Hectic has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
24:46 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:01 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Kobalt taps out. Hectic's mid game was simply better.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 The Orange Kobalt spawns at s1 while Teal Hectic spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s1, Hectic at s3.
0:29 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt, 12 Pool from Hectic.
— The early game —
1:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 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?
3:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:25 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
4:03 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:28 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.
5:00 Hectic is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Hectic is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
5:27 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:59 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:46 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
7:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:44 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.
8:26 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.
8:44 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:22 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
9:55 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:39 Hectic failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
11:38 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:38 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:14 Kobalt appears to have more army than Hectic!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Hectic right now.
13:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
13:58 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:06 Hectic lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Hectic wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:28 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.
15:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:37 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
16:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:33 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.
18:06 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Half of Hectic's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
18:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
18:49 Both Kobalt and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hectic match each other.
19:25 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Slight advantage Kobalt as the game develops.
19:42 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:14 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
20:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:23 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Hectic's zerglings and hydralisks.Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
21:40 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:49 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.
23:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:44 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Kobalt is far ahead.
24:06 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:38 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:01 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Hectic GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Hectic, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:11 Kobalt spawns in Teal at s1 while Hectic spawns in Purple at s3.Kobalt in Teal at s1. Hectic in Purple at s3. The map is set.
0:27 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:23 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
1:44 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:17 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:54 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Hectic's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:24 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:00 Hectic only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Hectic cuts Kobalt's army in half.
4:12 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:49 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:28 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:28 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Hectic's line. Great positioning.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
7:04 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
7:25 Kobalt appears to have more army than Hectic!Kobalt's army is visibly the bigger one — Hectic should not take this fight.
7:50 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:18 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.
8:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:20 Kobalt failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:10 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:56 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
11:22 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:42 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.
12:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:35 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Hectic. The push continues.
12:53 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:25 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.
— The mid game —
13:49 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.
13:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
14:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:07 Hectic desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
15:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:40 Hectic brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Kobalt had the observers and archons to deal with. Kobalt successfully defended Hectic's push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Hectic gained nothing for the cost.
16:07 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.
16:43 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:10 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.
17:19 Both Kobalt and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hectic match each other.
17:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:25 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.
18:44 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.
18:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:36 Hectic tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Hectic knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
19:58 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.
20:15 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:08 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
21:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:03 Hectic burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Kobalt's push!Hectic absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
22:23 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
22:45 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.
23:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Hectic chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
23:41 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.
23:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:24 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Hectic's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
24:57 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.
25:13 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Hectic's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
25:45 What superior Mutalisk micro from Hectic! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Hectic. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
26:04 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
26:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:56 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.
27:26 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.
27:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:00 Hectic destroys Kobalt's nexus, denying expansions.Hectic finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
28:27 It seems like Hectic has more units than Kobalt!Count the units: Hectic has the edge over Kobalt right now.
28:49 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
29:26 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:20 Hectic micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
30:42 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
30:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
31:28 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:58 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:05 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:54 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Kobalt's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!Hectic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
33:37 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
33:44 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.
34:16 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:33 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:32 The battle outcome favors Hectic as Kobalt's armies melt into Hectic's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hectic marches on.
35:46 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
36:43 Without any further reinforcements, Kobalt's expansion is decimated by Hectic's armies.Hectic finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
37:07 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:36 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:51 Kobalt's army is small compared to Hectic!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
38:26 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
38:53 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:21 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Hectic is continuing to push across the map!Kobalt's army evaporates. Hectic doesn't even slow down.
39:35 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
40:06 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.
40:29 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Hectic.Kobalt's expansion burns — Hectic tears it down.
40:46 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.
41:19 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
41:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
42:15 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.
42:32 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Hectic's army.
42:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Hectic's army.Kobalt clips Hectic's army — real damage, but Hectic fights on.
43:16 Kobalt harasses Hectic and gets ahead of the game.Kobalt gets into Hectic's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:52 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.
44:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
11 games
Kobalt
6 – 5
Hectic