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■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Kobalt spawning at s4 and Teal Hectic spawning at s3.Kobalt takes s4 in Green; across the map, Hectic settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:36 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 —
1:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
2:24 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:03 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
6:08 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 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?
7:16 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:23 Hectic failed to kill off Kobalt's defending zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
9:01 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 mid game —
9:36 Kobalt destroyed about half of Hectic's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Hectic's army in half.
10:06 Both Kobalt and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Kobalt and Hectic match each other.
10:34 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:21 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
11:42 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
12:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
12:56 Kobalt kills off Hectic's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Hectic's front door.
13:26 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Hectic's army.Half of Hectic's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
13:59 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.
14:40 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:03 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
15:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
16:16 Kobalt kills off Hectic's speedlings 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.
16:48 Hectic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
17:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:46 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:04 Kobalt kills off Hectic's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
19:21 Hectic lost more than half of his army in that battle.Kobalt limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:57 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.
20:36 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
21:13 Hectic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap 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 (189 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Kobalt spawning at s4 and Teal Hectic spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Kobalt at s4, Hectic at s1.
0:35 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's Overpool.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Hectic has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:55 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.
2:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:45 Hectic with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
3:22 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.
3:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
3:51 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:13 Hectic decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
4:35 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:13 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:54 Kobalt failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
6:19 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.
6:45 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.
6:54 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
7:25 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:05 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Kobalt's front door.
8:40 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
9:35 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
9:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:14 Hectic failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Hectic's early gamble buys nothing — Kobalt's defense was already in place.
10:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
11:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
11:41 Hectic must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Hectic needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
11:50 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:14 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:13 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.
13:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:48 Kobalt successfully fends off Hectic's attacks.Kobalt takes the fight on his terms and sends Hectic home with nothing.
14:10 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
14:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:54 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.
15:26 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:35 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.
16:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:31 Hectic's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Kobalt's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Kobalt's position.
16:52 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 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.
17:30 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
17:56 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.
18:31 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.
18:52 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
19:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:01 Kobalt was out-microed by Hectic and loses all his attacking forces.Hectic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
20:23 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.
20:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
20:55 What a pity! Hectic managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Hectic knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
21:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:54 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:38 Kobalt tried to break into Hectic's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Kobalt!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Hectic holds Kobalt.
22:49 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
23:49 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.
24:11 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
24:24 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:11 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.
25:29 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:00 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
26:23 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Hectic!Kobalt looks away for one second and Hectic makes him pay for it.
26:41 Kobalt casts some storm! But Hectic lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hectic shuts the door on Kobalt.
27:12 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.
27:35 Kobalt's army is small compared to Hectic!Kobalt needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
27:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:15 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.
28:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
29:08 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:29 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:45 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.
30:06 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:28 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
30:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:07 Kobalt can't push any further as Hectic burrowed some lurkers and Kobalt has no observers!Hectic absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
31:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
31:57 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.
32:16 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:58 Hectic brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Hectic's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
33:29 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.
34:04 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.
34:11 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.
34:45 Where is Hectic's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Hectic's mineral line!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Hectic's foundation.
35:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hectic starts moving out.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
35:29 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
35:58 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:45 Hectic micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Kobalt's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Hectic breaks Kobalt's position.
36:58 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:35 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
38:16 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.
38:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:46 Hectic's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Hectic's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
39:19 About half of Hectic's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:33 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
39:51 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
40:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
40:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
41:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:35 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Hectic gave up nothing.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
42:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:34 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:59 Hectic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Hectic pushes.
43:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:45 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Hectic gave up nothing.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
44:02 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.
44:36 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.
45:06 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
45:28 Attempting to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
45:42 Currently, Kobalt and Hectic appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:34 Hectic's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
46:47 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.
47:23 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
47:30 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
47:55 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
48:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
48:54 Plague on the templar, and Hectic's ultralisks walk straight through Kobalt.The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Kobalt late.
49:01 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:27 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:46 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
50:14 Hectic moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
50:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:54 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Hectic breaks Kobalt wide open.The final army does its work — Hectic breaks Kobalt late.
51:16 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:50 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.
52:03 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:34 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Everything Hectic has built comes forward at once.
52:51 At the moment, neither Kobalt nor Hectic is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Kobalt and Hectic are level.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:50 Hectic's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Hectic simply refuses to lose.
54:10 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.
54:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
54:50 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
55:07 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
55:36 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.
55:54 Hectic's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Kobalt backs off.Hectic holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:21 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:45 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.
57:13 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Hectic pushes.This is the big one — Hectic commits the late-game army.
57:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:53 Hectic kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Kobalt's way of life — Hectic marches on.
58:20 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
58:52 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Hectic goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Hectic moves out to end it.
59:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:40 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.
🎙 Hectic edges ahead on army strength.
60:05 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
60:30 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.
60:49 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Hectic's economy.Kobalt knocks, Hectic answers. No damage done.
61:10 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.
61:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:06 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.
62:19 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
62:49 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.
63:00 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Kobalt, settled in the late game.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Kobalt spawns in White at s2 while Hectic spawns in Red at s3.We're underway — Kobalt spawns at s2, Hectic answers from s3.
0:41 Hectic gets Overpool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Kobalt shows Forge Fast Expand — Hectic has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:00 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!The early pressure works — Hectic breaks Kobalt's front door.
4:32 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.
5:06 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
6:11 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Both Kobalt and Hectic appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Kobalt and Hectic yet.
7:12 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:20 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
8:55 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.
9:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:01 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
10:32 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
11:05 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:35 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.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:36 Kobalt is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hectic's army.Kobalt needs production, fast; Hectic's army has outgrown his.
14:15 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.
14:51 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:52 With really nice micro, Hectic's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
16:16 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:00 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hectic — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:22 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
— The mid game —
17:57 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.
18:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:06 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.
19:24 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
20:15 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
20:37 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.
21:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Kobalt GGs!Kobalt GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Hectic defeats Kobalt, settled in the mid game.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Kobalt spawning at s3 and Yellow Hectic spawning at s2.Kobalt takes s3 in Green; across the map, Hectic settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:38 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 —
1:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:06 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
3:34 Hectic places down a hatchery.Quietly, Hectic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:24 Kobalt failed to kill off Hectic's defending zerglings.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
4:49 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.
5:28 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:50 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
6:32 Hectic decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
6:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:29 Kobalt failed to break Hectic's zergling line of defense.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
7:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hectic destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Hectic takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
8:47 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
9:20 Hectic decides to expand.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:53 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:16 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?
10:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Kobalt is a step behind and knows it.
11:04 With beautiful placement, Hectic successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Hectic holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:14 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Hectic pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:50 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:00 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?
13:40 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:01 Hectic starts expanding.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:56 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hectic — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:28 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
15:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
16:38 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Hectic.The base falls. Hectic rips Kobalt's economy back a full step.
17:04 Kobalt must macro up quickly or Hectic will just roll him over!Kobalt is badly outgunned — Hectic's force is a size larger.
17:31 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
17:57 Eager to end the game, Hectic moves out with his armies.Hectic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:49 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.
19:33 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Hectic's way right now.
— The late game —
19:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Hectic seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 Kobalt's nexus has been destroyed by Hectic.Hectic finds the weak point and Kobalt's new base is gone.
20:59 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
21:20 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.
21:54 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic takes another base — the economy widens.
22:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:39 Hectic's zerglings surround Kobalt's archons while Hectic's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Hectic!Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Hectic takes the middle of the game.
23:04 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hectic's force stays on that battlefield.
23:43 After that battle, Hectic still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Hectic has built a commanding army lead — Kobalt needs something special here.
24:02 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Kobalt's expansion has fallen to Hectic's armies.No reinforcements in time: Kobalt watches Hectic level the expansion.
24:37 Hectic starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hectic crosses the map with everything.
25:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Kobalt GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
Hectic takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
army value
■ Kobalt
■ Hectic
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:07 The Teal Kobalt spawns at s3 while Yellow Hectic spawns at s4.Kobalt in Teal at s3. Hectic in Yellow at s4. The map is set.
0:47 Hectic opens 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand against Hectic's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Hectic places down a hatchery.Hectic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:00 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:40 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?
4:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:47 Kobalt failed to kill off Hectic's defending zerglings.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Hectic's defense was already in place.
5:24 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.
6:20 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hectic — the losses are light.
6:40 Hectic places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Hectic expands.
— The mid game —
7:35 Hectic's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Hectic: the first units are already marching.
8:04 Hectic has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Kobalt.Economically it's Hectic's game right now; Kobalt is falling behind on bases.
8:53 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:20 Kobalt lost some of his dragoons to Hectic's speedlings!Kobalt wasn't ready. Hectic's early aggression takes the lead.
10:52 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.
11:29 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 —
12:04 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
12:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:23 Kobalt failed to kill off Hectic's defending zerglings.Hectic holds the early rush without blinking.
14:17 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.
14:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Hectic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Hectic as the game develops.
15:22 Hectic pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Hectic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Kobalt taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Kobalt taps.
GG. Hectic closes it out over Kobalt.
Head to head
13 games
Kobalt
8 – 5
Hectic