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-TGB] Closely
Protoss amateurAttributes · 0–20
Amateur league record
Overall
6–2
75%
vs Terran
1–1
50%
vs Zerg
1–1
50%
vs Protoss
4–0
100%
Practice games
sparring — no growth, no fatigue, nothing counts; the reports are the pointG1 LOSS New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns at s1 in White while Closely spawns at s2 in Orange.Nearish takes s1 in White; across the map, Closely settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:39 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Nearish commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Closely answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:09 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
3:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 Nearish kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:04 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
5:31 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:14 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
6:34 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:03 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:16 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
9:52 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
10:59 Nearish's number of expansions are equal to Closely's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Nearish and Closely yet.
11:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:09 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
12:28 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:31 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
14:08 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:05 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
15:46 The attack was a success, Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
16:13 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
16:53 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:32 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
18:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:56 Closely was out-microed by Nearish and loses all his attacking forces.Nearish takes the fight on his terms and sends Closely home with nothing.
19:25 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
— The mid game —
20:35 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:15 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G2 WIN La Mancha battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:10 Closely spawns at s3 in Green while Nearish spawns at s2 in Purple.Closely in Green at s3. Nearish in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Nearish answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:20 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Nearish.Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Nearish should not take this fight.
3:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:19 Nearish lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
5:02 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:23 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
5:49 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
6:21 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:03 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:24 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
8:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:40 Nearish failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
9:10 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
10:03 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:35 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:05 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
13:15 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
13:58 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:25 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:29 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
15:52 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
16:31 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
17:05 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
17:35 Nearish must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Nearish is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
17:55 Nearish decides to expand.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:10 Nearish without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Nearish lost all of his armies!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
19:40 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
20:44 Without any further reinforcements, Nearish's expansion is decimated by Closely's armies.The base falls. Closely rips Nearish's economy back a full step.
21:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Nearish taps out!Nearish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Nearish taps out. Closely's mid game was simply better.
G3 LOSS Butter battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Purple Nearish spawning at s2 and Green Closely spawning at s1.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s2, Closely answers from s1.
0:55 Nearish opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Nearish, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely.
— The early game —
1:33 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
2:45 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:13 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:43 The battle outcome favors Nearish as Closely's armies melt into Nearish's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
5:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
5:51 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
6:29 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:12 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:57 Nearish appears to have more army than Closely!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
8:37 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:56 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
10:31 Nearish destroyed about half of Closely's army after that battle.Half of Closely's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
11:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:51 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
12:15 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:37 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Nearish marches on.
14:19 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Nearish as the game develops.
15:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
15:37 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G4 LOSS Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Teal Closely spawning at s3 and Purple Nearish spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s3, Nearish at s2.
0:37 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Nearish.
— The early game —
1:20 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Nearish starts expanding.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
2:21 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
4:26 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:40 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:59 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:45 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:15 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:48 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Closely right now.
8:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:55 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Nearish!Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
9:22 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
10:19 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:59 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
11:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:51 Nearish kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
12:37 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:12 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
13:32 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
14:08 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:41 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:08 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.
15:37 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Nearish!Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
16:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
16:46 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:29 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
17:53 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
— The late game —
18:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:57 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Nearish! That was the key of victory for this battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
19:39 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
19:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:39 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Closely taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Closely, settled in the mid game.
G5 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:07 The White Nearish spawns at s2 while Yellow Closely spawns at s1.Nearish in White at s2. Closely in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Nearish commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Closely answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:55 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:37 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:34 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:16 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
3:44 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:12 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:43 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:14 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:30 Nearish must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Nearish needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
5:57 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:26 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:36 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
7:59 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:51 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:09 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:14 Nearish kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
11:07 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
11:42 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
11:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:29 Nearish was out-microed by Closely and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Closely's line. Great positioning.
12:48 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
13:23 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
13:57 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
14:19 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:46 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:16 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:42 It seems like Nearish has more units than Closely!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
16:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
16:41 Closely had some dark templars but under Nearish's observers, they're close to useless! Closely had to back off!Nearish absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
17:03 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
17:35 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:05 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:54 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Nearish had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
19:13 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
19:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
20:04 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:39 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Nearish!Closely needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
21:02 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:40 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
21:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:23 Nearish seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
22:47 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
23:24 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:43 Nearish shot down Closely's nexus.The base falls. Nearish rips Closely's economy back a full step.
24:26 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Nearish's workers!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
24:43 Closely starts expanding.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:06 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:16 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Nearish's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
26:36 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
27:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:36 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
28:02 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Nearish's workers!Nearish looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
28:15 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:28 Nearish with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Closely's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Closely's position.
29:50 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:23 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:49 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
31:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Closely taps out!That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Nearish closes it out over Closely.
G1 WIN Odyssey battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (185 lines)
0:12 Closely spawns in Blue at s1 while Nearish spawns in Red at s2.Closely takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Nearish settles in at s2 in Red.
0:31 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Nearish answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:59 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:58 Nearish was out-microed by Closely and loses all his attacking forces.Nearish commits and it's the wrong call — Closely cleans it up.
3:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
3:30 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
3:49 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:20 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
4:37 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:03 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:50 Closely kills off all of Nearish's offensive dragoons.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
6:27 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
6:41 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
6:54 Closely's army is small compared to Nearish!Closely is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
7:34 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 Nearish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:33 Closely kills off all of Nearish's offensive dragoons.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Closely — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
9:30 Closely destroyed about half of Nearish's army after that battle.Closely cuts Nearish's army in half.
9:37 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
10:32 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:24 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
11:43 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:05 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
12:25 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:11 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Nearish's army.Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
13:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
13:51 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
14:25 Nearish casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Nearish.
14:36 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:05 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:22 Nearish is leading the game with more expansions than Closely.Nearish runs 1 more bases than Closely. That compounds.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
15:44 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
16:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:33 Closely with the better dragoon control won the battle!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
17:10 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
17:23 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
17:36 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:33 Closely seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Nearish's dragoons are melting away!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
18:45 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
19:17 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:42 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:19 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Nearish's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
20:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
21:18 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
21:30 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:49 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
22:27 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:45 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.
22:58 Closely kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Closely marches on.
23:37 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
23:48 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
24:07 Closely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
24:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:06 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
25:21 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
25:47 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:21 Closely destroys Nearish's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Closely rips Nearish's economy back a full step.
26:31 Closely has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Nearish.Closely runs 1 more bases than Nearish. That compounds.
26:59 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
27:13 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:37 Where is Closely's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!Nearish gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:58 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:34 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
29:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:16 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Closely marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
29:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:24 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Nearish goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:47 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
31:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:30 Nearish without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Nearish lost all of his armies!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
31:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
32:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:47 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:09 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:34 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:46 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
34:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:30 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Nearish had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
34:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:13 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:52 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Nearish gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:59 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:32 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
36:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:25 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Closely marches on.
37:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:03 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:28 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:42 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
39:27 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Nearish dismantles Closely.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:56 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:19 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
40:34 Closely scouted Nearish's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Closely's harassment is scouted early.
41:16 Nearish is still going ahead with his harassment!Nearish wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
41:23 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Nearish.
42:02 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Nearish needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
42:09 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
42:44 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
43:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:33 Closely's archons lead the way through Nearish's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Nearish late.
43:48 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
44:14 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
44:28 Closely destroys Nearish's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Nearish watches Closely level the expansion.
44:46 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
45:23 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
45:46 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
46:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
46:22 The reaver shots land perfectly — Nearish's goon line evaporates and Closely pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:45 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:16 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
47:28 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
47:54 Nearish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
48:14 Currently, Closely and Nearish appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:05 The reaver shots land perfectly — Nearish's goon line evaporates and Closely pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
49:36 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
49:49 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:24 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Closely looks away for one second and Nearish makes him pay for it.
50:37 Closely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
51:07 Arbiters overhead — Nearish is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Nearish commits the late-game army.
51:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:49 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Closely dismantles Nearish.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
52:08 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
52:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
52:50 Closely starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
53:11 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Nearish moves out.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:14 Closely had the observers out, and Nearish's dark templar did nothing at all.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
54:52 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
55:19 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.Nearish goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
55:41 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
56:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:30 The reaver shots land perfectly — Nearish's goon line evaporates and Closely pushes on.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Nearish late.
56:58 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
🎙 Nearish is a step behind and knows it.
57:15 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
57:43 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
57:50 Nearish is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Closely.Nearish is starving on bases while Closely spreads across the map.
58:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:47 Closely's archons lead the way through Nearish's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Nearish late.
59:16 Closely destroyed about half of Nearish's army after that battle.Half of Nearish's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
59:23 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
59:59 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
60:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Closely has built a commanding army lead — Nearish needs something special here.
60:45 Closely's archons lead the way through Nearish's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Nearish late.
61:03 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
61:17 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
61:55 Where is Closely's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!The raid lands — Nearish chips away at Closely's foundation.
62:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Nearish GGs!Nearish types it out: GG.
Nearish taps out. Closely's late game was simply better.
G2 WIN Aztec battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns in Purple at s1 while Closely spawns in White at s2.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s1, Closely answers from s2.
0:30 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Nearish, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely.
— The early game —
1:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:43 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Closely marches on.
3:24 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Closely cuts Nearish's army in half.
3:31 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:36 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
4:54 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:18 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:35 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.
5:52 Closely kills off all of Nearish's offensive dragoons.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
6:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
7:14 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Nearish is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
7:29 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:58 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:26 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
9:06 Nearish lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
9:35 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
9:43 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
10:14 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
10:31 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:53 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
11:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:58 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
12:17 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nearish is a step behind and knows it.
12:29 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
12:50 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:21 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:44 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:12 Nearish starts expanding.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
14:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:50 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Nearish had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
15:11 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
15:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
16:14 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Nearish.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Closely.
16:37 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:45 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:13 Nearish must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Nearish is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
17:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:10 Nearish seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Closely's position.
18:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
18:43 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:09 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:26 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Nearish's economy.Closely goes for the raid — Nearish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:51 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
20:18 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:38 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:04 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:58 Closely successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.The attack shatters on Closely's line. Great positioning.
22:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:53 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:16 Nearish casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Nearish goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:25 Aaaaaa, Nearish's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!The raid lands — Closely chips away at Nearish's foundation.
23:53 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:26 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
24:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:13 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
25:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
25:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
26:12 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:52 Nearish failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Closely successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Nearish.
27:28 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
27:48 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
28:05 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
28:25 Closely starts expanding.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:49 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:23 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.
29:51 Closely with the better dragoon control won the battle!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
30:54 Nearish tried to harass Closely but Closely successfully fends off the harassment.Nearish knocks, Closely answers. No damage done.
31:11 Nearish's number of expansions are equal to Closely's.Base for base, they're level — Nearish and Closely match each other.
31:45 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
32:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:30 Nearish successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Nearish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
33:17 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:35 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:00 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:54 Nearish failed to bring in observers and Closely's dark templars savaged Nearish's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Nearish.
35:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
35:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
35:57 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Nearish goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:29 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:42 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:28 Closely failed to bring in observers and Nearish's dark templars savaged Closely's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Nearish holds Closely.
37:49 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:18 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
38:47 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
38:59 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:22 Nearish's number of expansions are equal to Closely's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Nearish and Closely yet.
39:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:08 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Closely marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
40:59 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
41:15 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:44 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:06 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.
42:28 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
42:59 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
43:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
43:50 Nearish's nexus has been destroyed by Closely.The base falls. Closely rips Nearish's economy back a full step.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:00 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Closely's economy takes a real hit.
44:30 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
45:01 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Nearish moves out.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
45:16 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
45:47 Nearish's number of expansions are equal to Closely's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Nearish and Closely yet.
46:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:29 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Closely dismantles Nearish.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
46:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:18 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:32 Nearish pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
47:59 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
48:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:37 Nearish pushed into a full archon line and Closely never gave a step.Nearish throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
49:11 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
49:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
49:53 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
50:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:49 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:16 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
51:23 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
51:52 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
52:11 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.
52:33 Closely's archons lead the way through Nearish's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Nearish late.
53:07 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:24 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:58 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
54:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
54:38 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Closely dismantles Nearish.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Nearish late.
54:51 Closely only destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Closely cuts Nearish's army in half.
55:13 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:56 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
56:07 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Nearish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Closely takes it — the late game decided this one.
G3 LOSS Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (40 lines)
0:19 The game starts with White Closely spawning at s4 and Blue Nearish spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s4, Nearish at s3.
0:45 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Nearish.
— The early game —
1:17 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:57 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:03 Closely failed to break through Nearish's dragoon defense line.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
4:48 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:22 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:03 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Closely right now.
6:36 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:02 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
7:37 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:21 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
8:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:18 Nearish kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!Closely's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
10:07 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:39 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
11:05 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:12 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
12:54 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
13:28 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
— The late game —
14:09 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:50 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
15:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:40 Nearish kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
🎙 Nearish has built a commanding army lead — Closely needs something special here.
16:30 Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
17:07 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
18:09 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Closely types it out: GG.
Closely taps out. Nearish's early game was simply better.
G4 LOSS La Mancha battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (187 lines)
0:13 Nearish spawns in Yellow at s1 while Closely spawns in White at s4.Nearish in Yellow at s1. Closely in White at s4. The map is set.
0:42 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:01 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:12 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:57 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:50 Closely kills off all of Nearish's offensive dragoons.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
3:17 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
4:05 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:21 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:43 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
5:16 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:41 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.
6:01 Nearish successfully fends off Closely's attacks.The attack shatters on Nearish's line. Great positioning.
6:12 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:57 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:04 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
8:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:03 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:31 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:40 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:05 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:48 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!Closely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
11:41 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
11:57 Nearish appears to have more army than Closely!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Closely right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:25 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
12:41 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
13:03 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:57 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Nearish's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
14:12 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
14:37 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
15:14 Closely is planning a harassment, but Nearish scouted it!No surprises today — Nearish's harassment is scouted early.
15:41 Closely is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Closely's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:53 Closely tried to harass Nearish but Nearish successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Nearish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:23 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:51 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:24 Nearish with the better dragoon control won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Closely's position.
17:43 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
18:07 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
18:28 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:01 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:16 Closely's army is small compared to Nearish!Closely needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
19:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:16 The battle outcome favors Nearish as Closely's armies melt into Nearish's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Nearish marches on.
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
20:54 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:10 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
21:43 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
22:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:31 Nearish with the better dragoon control won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Closely's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
23:13 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
23:42 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
24:02 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
24:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:43 Nearish had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Nearish had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
25:03 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
25:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
25:56 Feeling content with the game, Nearish is starting to push out with his dragoons!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:22 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:04 Nearish failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Closely successfully defended his push!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
27:19 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
27:56 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
28:13 Nearish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
28:27 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:49 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:28 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:02 Nearish had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Nearish had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
30:33 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
31:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:26 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:34 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:20 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
32:51 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
33:25 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Nearish.Closely goes for the raid — Nearish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:03 It seems like Nearish has more units than Closely!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
34:31 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:01 Nearish failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Closely successfully defended his push!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
35:28 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
35:52 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
36:24 Nearish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:32 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
36:53 Nearish's number of expansions are equal to Closely's.Base for base, they're level — Nearish and Closely match each other.
37:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:55 Nearish positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Closely had to back off!Nearish absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
38:02 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
38:39 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
— The late game —
38:50 Nearish has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Nearish moves out to end it.
39:27 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
39:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:14 Closely's carriers are untouchable now and Nearish concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
40:38 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
40:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:14 Nearish's expansion have been wiped off by Closely!The base falls. Closely rips Nearish's economy back a full step.
41:43 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:58 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:30 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Nearish moves out.This is the big one — Nearish commits the late-game army.
42:57 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
43:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:38 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Nearish dismantles Closely.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
43:57 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
44:13 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
44:46 Arbiters overhead — Nearish is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Nearish moves out to end it.
45:03 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
45:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:56 The reaver shots land perfectly — Nearish's goon line evaporates and Closely pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
46:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
46:28 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:02 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Nearish's economy.Good instincts from Nearish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:23 Closely casts some storm! But Nearish lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Closely.
47:48 Arbiters overhead — Nearish is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
48:21 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
48:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:51 Nearish's archons lead the way through Closely's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
49:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
49:37 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
50:01 Arbiters overhead — Nearish is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:21 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
50:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:06 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Nearish dismantles Closely.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
51:29 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
52:03 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
52:18 It seems like Nearish has more units than Closely!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Closely right now.
52:37 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Nearish's workers!Closely gets into Nearish's mineral line — workers are dying.
53:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:35 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.
53:51 Nearish's archons lead the way through Closely's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Nearish breaks Closely late.
54:24 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
54:39 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
55:02 Nearish shot down Closely's nexus.Closely's expansion burns — Nearish tears it down.
55:31 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
55:47 Nearish pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Nearish moves out to end it.
56:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:48 Nearish's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
57:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
57:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
57:54 Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:30 The reaver shots land perfectly — Closely's goon line evaporates and Nearish pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
58:58 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:18 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
59:47 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Closely's expansion has fallen to Nearish's armies.Closely's expansion burns — Nearish tears it down.
60:08 Nearish has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Nearish moves out to end it.
60:33 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Nearish!Closely is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
60:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:19 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Nearish dismantles Closely.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
61:30 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
62:02 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
62:19 Aaaaaa, Nearish's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Nearish looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
62:44 Nearish has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
63:01 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
GG. Nearish closes it out over Closely.
G5 WIN Butter battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:18 Closely spawns at s1 in White while Nearish spawns at s2 in Blue.Closely takes s1 in White; across the map, Nearish settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:35 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:09 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 Nearish failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
5:40 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
6:05 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:30 Closely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:12 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:11 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
8:43 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 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.
11:30 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.Closely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
11:58 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
12:41 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:55 Nearish must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Nearish needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
13:32 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:06 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
14:35 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:52 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
16:23 Closely only destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Half of Nearish's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
16:43 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
— The mid game —
17:18 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
18:27 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
18:59 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Closely cuts Nearish's army in half.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:11 Closely destroys Nearish's nexus, denying expansions.The base falls. Closely rips Nearish's economy back a full step.
20:42 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:03 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Nearish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Closely defeats Nearish, settled in the early game.
G6 LOSS Python battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:08 Nearish spawns in White at s3 while Closely spawns in Green at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Nearish at s3, Closely at s4.
0:36 Nearish opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Nearish shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Closely has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Nearish starts expanding.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:46 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:28 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.
4:13 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
4:39 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
5:16 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
6:22 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:58 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:03 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
8:21 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:13 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
10:09 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
10:33 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:58 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
12:25 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
13:06 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:24 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
13:57 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:12 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
15:48 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
17:22 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Nearish as the game develops.
17:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:35 The battle outcome favors Nearish as Closely's armies melt into Nearish's armies' weapon fire!Closely's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
19:01 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:36 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
20:19 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Closely types it out: GG.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G7 LOSS Colosseum battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:11 Closely spawns at s3 in Green while Nearish spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Closely spawns at s3, Nearish answers from s1.
0:45 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Nearish has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:15 Closely starts expanding.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:38 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 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.
3:48 Nearish kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
4:01 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
4:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
5:19 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
5:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:05 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
6:30 After that battle, Nearish destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
7:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
7:48 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:12 Closely starts expanding.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
8:37 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:39 Nearish kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
10:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:35 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
11:01 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
11:34 Both Closely and Nearish appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Nearish match each other.
12:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:38 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Nearish!Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
13:17 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:44 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
14:12 Nearish destroys Closely's nexus, denying expansions.Closely's expansion burns — Nearish tears it down.
14:36 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:16 Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
15:36 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
16:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:33 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
17:17 The attack was a success, Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
17:42 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
18:00 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:33 Closely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
19:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:37 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
20:12 Closely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
20:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:02 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
21:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
22:18 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Nearish! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Closely's position.
22:47 The attack was a success, Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.Nearish limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
23:19 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
23:31 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
24:13 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Nearish closes it out over Closely.
G1 WIN Python battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns in Green at s4 while Closely spawns in Red at s1.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s4, Closely answers from s1.
0:38 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Nearish shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Closely has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
2:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:59 Nearish failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
5:59 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
6:45 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Nearish's army.Closely is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
7:07 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:35 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
8:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:46 Nearish failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:48 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
10:19 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Closely marches on.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
12:43 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
13:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:44 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:08 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
15:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:41 Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
— The late game —
16:20 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:46 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
🎙 It's all going Closely's way right now.
17:21 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:03 Closely's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Nearish right now.
18:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:00 Closely kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
🎙 Closely's force dwarfs what Nearish has left on the field.
19:24 Nearish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Closely limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:13 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
20:40 Closely shot down Nearish's nexus.Nearish's expansion burns — Closely tears it down.
21:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
GG. Closely closes it out over Nearish.
G2 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:15 Closely spawns in Yellow at s1 while Nearish spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s1, Nearish at s2.
0:41 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Nearish has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
2:23 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
3:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons with some nice micro!Nearish wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
4:25 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Half of Nearish's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
5:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Nearish clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
5:46 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:05 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:42 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:28 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
7:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!Closely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:01 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
10:15 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:54 Nearish failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
13:26 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:04 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:00 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
15:45 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:05 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
16:39 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:23 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
17:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:31 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
18:59 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:27 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
19:55 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Nearish needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
20:31 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Nearish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
GG. Closely closes it out over Nearish.
G3 LOSS Heartbreak Ridge battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:13 The Blue Nearish spawns at s2 while Teal Closely spawns at s1.Nearish takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Closely settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:37 Nearish opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:27 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:04 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:37 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.
4:13 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
4:37 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
5:45 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:59 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:20 Closely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
8:28 Closely failed to break through Nearish's dragoon defense line.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
9:06 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
9:41 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:16 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:25 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
11:44 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:35 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Closely is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
13:00 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:17 Nearish kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Nearish marches on.
— The late game —
14:46 Closely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
15:15 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
15:47 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
16:18 It seems like Nearish has more units than Closely!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
16:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:19 The battle outcome favors Nearish as Closely's armies melt into Nearish's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Nearish marches on.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
17:56 The attack was a success, Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
18:39 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G4 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Closely spawning at s2 and Teal Nearish spawning at s3.Closely in Orange at s2. Nearish in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:49 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:08 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Nearish is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:07 Closely kills off Nearish's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
4:39 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
4:51 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Currently, neither Closely nor Nearish appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Nearish match each other.
6:06 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
6:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
7:09 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:09 Closely kills off all of Nearish's offensive dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
8:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
9:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
9:58 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
11:06 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
11:27 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.
12:10 Nearish lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Closely — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
13:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:46 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:45 Nearish lost all of his dragoons to Closely!Nearish wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
15:13 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
15:45 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
16:24 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:00 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 Closely has built a commanding army lead — Nearish needs something special here.
17:37 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:33 Closely seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Nearish's dragoons are melting away!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
19:02 Closely destroyed about half of Nearish's army after that battle.Closely cuts Nearish's army in half.
— The late game —
19:36 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
20:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Nearish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
Closely takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G5 LOSS Icarus battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:14 Nearish spawns at s2 in Orange while Closely spawns at s4 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Nearish at s2, Closely at s4.
0:35 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Nearish, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely.
— The early game —
1:27 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:50 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Nearish decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:52 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
3:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:05 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Closely's attacks.The attack shatters on Nearish's line. Great positioning.
4:38 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
5:18 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
5:42 Nearish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
6:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:57 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
7:23 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
7:50 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
8:23 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:58 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:45 Closely decides to expand.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
10:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:52 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
11:11 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
11:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
12:28 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
12:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:24 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
14:10 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:33 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:22 Nearish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
15:40 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.
16:23 With really nice micro, Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
16:45 Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
17:25 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
18:30 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
19:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G6 LOSS Hitchhiker battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:20 Closely spawns in Teal at s2 while Nearish spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Closely spawns at s2, Nearish answers from s1.
0:51 Nearish gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Nearish.
— The early game —
1:32 Closely decides to expand.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
2:15 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:47 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:22 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:00 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
5:31 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
6:11 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
6:47 Closely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
7:28 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:01 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
8:52 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:16 Nearish kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Closely's front door.
10:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
11:33 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
— The late game —
12:13 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:27 The battle outcome favors Nearish as Closely's armies melt into Nearish's armies' weapon fire!Closely's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
14:17 Nearish only destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
14:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
15:33 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Closely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
Nearish takes it — the early game decided this one.
G7 WIN New Bloody Ridge battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Nearish
army value
■ Closely
■ Nearish
economy
Play-by-play (109 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Nearish spawning at s1 and Blue Closely spawning at s2.Nearish in Yellow at s1. Closely in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Nearish's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Nearish commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Closely answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:55 Nearish decides to expand.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:16 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Nearish decides to push out with his dragoon.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:18 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:11 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
3:26 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:00 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
4:27 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
4:34 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:59 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:32 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:51 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:42 Closely failed to kill off Nearish's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
7:07 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
7:42 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
7:56 Nearish is pushing out with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:34 Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
8:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:16 Nearish lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Nearish's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:36 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
10:03 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:26 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
10:52 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:51 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
12:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:46 Closely kills off all of Nearish's offensive dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
13:11 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:49 Nearish is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:25 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:12 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Nearish had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Nearish.
15:23 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
15:53 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
16:25 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Closely's economy takes a real hit.
16:38 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:08 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:36 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:19 Closely kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
18:44 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:08 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
19:39 Both Nearish and Closely appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Nearish and Closely match each other.
20:14 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:54 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
21:18 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
21:35 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:11 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Closely's economy takes a real hit.
22:37 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:01 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:56 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Nearish's army.Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
24:06 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nearish is a step behind and knows it.
24:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:56 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
25:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:46 Closely failed to bring in observers and Nearish's dark templars savaged Closely's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Nearish holds Closely.
26:28 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Closely clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
26:51 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:14 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:07 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
28:18 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
28:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
29:04 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.Nearish knocks, Closely answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
29:28 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:08 Nearish's army is small compared to Closely!Nearish is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
30:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:01 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Nearish's army.Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
31:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
31:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Closely — a lead, but not a safe one.
31:57 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
32:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:06 Nearish without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Nearish lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
33:21 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:41 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
34:05 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
34:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:09 The battle outcome favors Closely as Nearish's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
35:16 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
35:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
36:09 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:32 Nearish must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Nearish needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
36:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:26 Nearish without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Nearish lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Nearish's position.
38:02 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
38:30 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:55 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Nearish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
Nearish taps out. Closely's mid game was simply better.
G1 LOSS Tau Cross battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:10 Shepard spawns in Red at s2 while Closely spawns in Teal at s3.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s2, Closely answers from s3.
2:27 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Closely's 2 Gate Rush.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Pool against Closely's 2 Gate Rush.
4:49 Closely decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Closely. This is an early gamble.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Closely is far ahead.
7:00 Closely with an aggressive opening starts to attack Shepard.Closely commits to the cheese — it's at Shepard's door already.
9:11 Closely plays aggressively but Shepard defends in a very beautiful manner. Closely loses all of his armies and GGs!Closely holds the cheese! Shepard's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Closely.
G2 WIN Hitchhiker battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Orange Closely spawning at s2 and Yellow Shepard spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s2, Shepard at s1.
0:34 Shepard opens Overpool against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:55 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:30 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:16 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:12 Shepard failed to break Closely's defending line of zealots.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
3:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:20 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:52 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:05 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:29 Closely kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
6:53 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
7:25 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:40 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
8:05 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:56 Closely kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:37 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:09 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Closely!Shepard is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
10:31 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
11:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:20 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Closely's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
12:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
13:31 Looks like Closely is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:59 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
14:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:54 A few beautiful storms from Closely turned the battle around! Closely won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Shepard's position.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
15:40 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
16:01 Zerglings ran past Closely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Closely's foundation.
16:33 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:52 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:17 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Closely right now.
17:42 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
18:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:05 Closely's massive number of speedlots slice through Shepard's zerglings and hydralisks.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
19:22 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:46 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:07 Shepard's hatchery has been destroyed by Closely.No reinforcements in time: Shepard watches Closely level the expansion.
20:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:58 Zerglings ran past Closely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Closely's foundation.
21:25 With corsairs sniping overlords, Closely is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:20 A few beautiful storms from Closely turned the battle around! Closely won the battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
22:45 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:16 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
23:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Closely's economy is suffering!Closely looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
24:06 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
24:58 Closely tried to break into Shepard's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Closely!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Closely.
25:20 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
25:44 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
26:04 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Closely's army.Shepard goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:28 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:56 Zerglings ran past Closely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Closely's economy takes a real hit.
27:31 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
27:38 Closely is leading the game with more expansions than Shepard.Economically it's Closely's game right now; Shepard is falling behind on bases.
28:14 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.
28:42 Shepard scourged some of Closely's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
28:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
29:26 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:47 With corsairs sniping overlords, Closely is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:38 Closely was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
31:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
31:37 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
31:59 With a successful harassment, Shepard hurts Closely's economy.Shepard gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Closely's economy is suffering!Closely looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
32:42 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
33:11 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
33:53 Closely successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Closely's line. Great positioning.
34:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
34:45 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:28 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Closely's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Shepard.
35:35 Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:38 Closely's massive number of speedlots slice through Shepard's zerglings and hydralisks.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
36:51 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:21 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
37:47 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
38:07 Looks like Closely is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:05 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
39:25 Closely destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Closely cuts Shepard's army in half.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
39:49 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
40:24 Closely successfully blocked Shepard from harassing his economy.Shepard knocks, Closely answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
40:47 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Closely moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
41:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
That's the game: Closely defeats Shepard, settled in the mid game.
G3 LOSS Destination battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:07 The Blue Shepard spawns at s2 while Purple Closely spawns at s1.Shepard takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Closely settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:38 Closely opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Shepard shows Overpool — Closely has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:02 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
3:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:19 Closely failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
5:55 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:33 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:05 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
9:59 Closely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
10:37 Currently, neither Shepard nor Closely appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Closely match each other.
10:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:26 Closely failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
12:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
12:46 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
13:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
14:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:23 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
14:57 Shepard only destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
— The late game —
15:29 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
16:19 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
16:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
17:28 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
17:46 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.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
18:23 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Closely's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
18:55 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
19:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
20:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Closely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Closely.
G4 LOSS Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:07 Closely spawns in Yellow at s1 while Shepard spawns in White at s4.Closely in Yellow at s1. Shepard in White at s4. The map is set.
0:41 Shepard opens Overpool against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Closely shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:25 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
2:45 Closely's army is small compared to Shepard!Closely needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:57 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Closely continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
4:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
5:16 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:44 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:33 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
7:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:34 Shepard failed to kill off Closely's defending zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
8:03 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:26 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:46 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:30 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
9:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:11 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:36 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
11:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:38 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:05 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
12:41 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:56 It seems like Shepard has more units than Closely!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Closely right now.
13:21 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:26 Closely failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:43 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:11 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
— The mid game —
15:50 With corsairs sniping overlords, Closely is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
16:07 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:10 Closely failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Closely's position.
17:26 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:22 Closely's nexus has been destroyed by Shepard.The base falls. Shepard rips Closely's economy back a full step.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
19:05 Closely casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:19 Closely decides to expand.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
19:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:26 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Closely gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:43 Zerglings ran past Closely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Closely looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
21:23 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:43 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:44 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Closely's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Shepard marches on.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
23:13 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
23:37 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:53 Closely casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Closely knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
24:21 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:54 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Shepard match each other.
25:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:47 Shepard kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Shepard marches on.
26:19 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
26:51 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
27:23 Where is Shepard's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Closely gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:36 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Closely, settled in the mid game.
G5 LOSS Neo Sylphid battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Shepard spawning at s2 and Red Closely spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s2, Closely at s1.
0:33 Closely gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Closely answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:16 Shepard decides to expand.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
2:11 Shepard starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:36 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
4:24 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:07 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:10 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
6:58 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
7:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
7:56 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:48 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
9:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
9:49 Closely failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
10:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
10:59 Shepard destroyed about half of Closely's army after that battle.Half of Closely's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
11:20 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
11:51 Closely's army is small compared to Shepard!Closely is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
12:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:58 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Closely's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
13:30 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:26 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
14:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:32 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
15:55 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
16:37 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
— The late game —
17:04 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
17:33 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
18:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:36 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
19:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:28 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Closely's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
20:01 Closely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
20:39 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
21:02 Closely's nexus has been destroyed by Shepard.Shepard finds the weak point and Closely's new base is gone.
21:38 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
22:06 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Closely types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G1 LOSS Fighting Spirit battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:17 Closely spawns in Orange at s2 while Shepard spawns in White at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s2, Shepard at s3.
2:25 Shepard opens 5 Pool against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Closely shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone 5 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:47 Shepard opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Shepard. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
7:01 Shepard with an aggressive opening starts to attack Closely.Shepard commits to the cheese — it's at Closely's door already.
9:09 Closely GGs after being cheesed by Shepard.It works! Closely can't hold the gamble and taps to Shepard.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G2 LOSS Icarus battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in White at s3 while Closely spawns in Blue at s1.Shepard takes s3 in White; across the map, Closely settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:46 Closely gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's Overpool against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 Closely decides to expand.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
2:36 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:08 Closely failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:18 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
5:51 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:36 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:00 Shepard starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
7:46 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
8:56 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Closely's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
9:18 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:36 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:14 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:15 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Closely's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:46 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
13:27 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
14:39 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
15:03 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:40 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Closely needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
16:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:47 Shepard kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!Closely's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
17:35 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
18:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
18:39 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Closely taps out!Closely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Closely, settled in the late game.
G3 WIN Butter battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Closely spawns in White at s2 while Shepard spawns in Yellow at s1.Closely in White at s2. Shepard in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:32 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:07 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:47 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:51 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Closely's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Shepard's front door.
4:25 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:43 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:32 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:54 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:49 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Closely's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Closely — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:38 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:38 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
9:38 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:14 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:20 Closely kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
11:49 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
12:05 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:52 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Closely and Shepard yet.
13:22 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:52 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:21 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:45 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:59 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Closely's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
16:17 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
16:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
17:27 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:29 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Closely's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Shepard's position.
19:06 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:59 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:38 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
21:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Shepard types it out: GG.
GG. Closely closes it out over Shepard.
G4 LOSS Heartbreak Ridge battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in Teal at s1 while Closely spawns in Blue at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s1, Closely at s2.
0:56 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard shows 12 Pool — Closely has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:52 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:37 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:22 Closely failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
5:02 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:29 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
6:14 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:46 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:16 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
8:31 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
9:16 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
9:55 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
10:17 Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
10:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:07 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
12:53 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
13:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Closely is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
— The late game —
13:53 Currently, neither Shepard nor Closely appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Closely match each other.
14:28 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
15:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:42 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Closely's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Closely's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
16:32 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
17:29 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:09 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Closely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Closely taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
G5 LOSS Jade battle report ▾
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Play-by-play (361 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Blue Closely spawning at s3 and Yellow Shepard spawning at s4.We're underway — Closely spawns at s3, Shepard answers from s4.
0:37 Closely opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Closely shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:16 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:54 Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
2:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:45 Closely kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
2:57 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
3:34 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
3:53 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Shepard needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
4:03 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
4:58 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
5:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:37 Closely kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Shepard's front door.
5:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
6:17 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
6:41 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:00 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
7:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:46 Closely failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
8:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
8:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:47 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:13 Closely's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
9:24 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.
9:48 Shepard kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Shepard marches on.
10:20 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:34 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
11:04 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
11:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:45 The battle outcome favors Closely as Shepard's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
12:07 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:20 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
12:34 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:45 Closely kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
14:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:31 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:50 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:14 Looks like Closely is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:29 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:11 Shepard burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Closely's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Closely.
16:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:21 Closely is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:51 Closely is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Closely's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:58 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:31 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:14 Shepard failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Shepard's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Shepard is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Shepard.
19:29 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
19:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
20:12 Closely appears to have more army than Shepard!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Shepard right now.
20:40 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:55 Shepard starts expanding.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:23 Looks like Closely is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:43 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
22:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:17 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!Shepard's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
22:43 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
23:02 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
23:37 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:45 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:19 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:40 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
24:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:23 Shepard burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Closely's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Closely.
25:33 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:00 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
26:22 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Closely needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
26:43 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:08 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:52 Closely failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Closely's position.
28:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
28:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:52 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
29:19 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
29:41 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:06 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:33 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Closely's observers! Closely can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:05 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:46 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Closely knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
32:01 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Closely's army.Shepard goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
32:39 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
33:16 Closely tried to break into Shepard's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Closely!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Closely.
33:26 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:04 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:22 Both Closely and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Closely and Shepard yet.
34:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
35:10 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!Shepard looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
35:17 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
35:47 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:02 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:46 Shepard successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Closely home with nothing.
37:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:31 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
37:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
38:12 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:46 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
38:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:30 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
39:37 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:56 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:34 Closely might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Shepard did.Closely needs an expansion soon or Shepard's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:43 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Closely's defense line.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:13 Closely is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:28 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
41:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
42:03 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Closely has no observers left. The push stalls.Closely throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
42:31 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:26 Every gateway is pumping and Closely starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
43:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:12 Shepard's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Closely loses everything.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Closely late.
44:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:27 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
45:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
46:05 At the moment, neither Closely nor Shepard is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:55 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Closely's dragoons fire into nothing and Shepard holds.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:26 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:02 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Closely moves on the hatcheries.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
48:15 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:05 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Closely walks through Shepard's army.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Shepard late.
49:29 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
49:41 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
50:10 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Closely's defense line.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:19 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Closely knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
50:53 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
51:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:32 Closely successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Closely cleans it up.
51:55 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
52:34 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
52:49 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
53:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:39 Shepard spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Closely is still standing.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
54:07 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
54:15 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:44 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
55:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
55:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:58 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Closely walks through Shepard's army.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Shepard late.
56:15 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
56:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:48 Closely is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Shepard.Closely needs an expansion soon or Shepard's economy simply wins this.
57:27 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
57:50 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:01 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:44 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Closely's dragoons fire into nothing and Shepard holds.Closely throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
59:16 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
59:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:42 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:08 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
60:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:02 Plague on the templar, and Shepard's ultralisks walk straight through Closely.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Closely late.
61:14 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
62:02 Closely's army is small compared to Shepard!Closely needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
62:18 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
62:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Closely.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
62:55 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
63:56 Shepard successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Closely home with nothing.
64:05 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:28 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:41 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Closely.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
65:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
65:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:00 Shepard successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
66:15 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:40 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:56 Every gateway is pumping and Closely starts walking across the map.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
67:21 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
67:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:03 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Closely's dragoons fire into nothing and Shepard holds.Closely throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
68:23 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
68:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
69:26 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
70:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
70:24 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
70:31 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
71:01 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
71:26 Closely casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
71:33 Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
71:58 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Closely right now.
72:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
72:51 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Closely's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
73:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:34 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
74:00 Where is Shepard's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Shepard looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
74:17 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
74:24 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
74:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
75:20 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Shepard's ultralisks cannot get through.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
75:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
76:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
76:25 Every gateway is pumping and Closely starts walking across the map.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
76:40 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
76:56 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.
77:26 Shepard successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
77:37 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:26 Closely's army is small compared to Shepard!Closely is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
79:00 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
79:10 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
79:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
79:58 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Closely's dragoons fire into nothing and Shepard holds.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
80:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
80:32 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
81:11 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
81:31 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
81:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
81:59 Shepard spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Closely is still standing.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
82:34 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
82:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
83:08 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Shepard's economy.Closely knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
83:30 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Closely.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
83:58 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
84:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
84:35 Closely was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
84:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:40 Every gateway is pumping and Closely starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
86:08 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
86:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
86:37 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Shepard marches on.
87:01 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:51 Closely's army is small compared to Shepard!Closely is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
88:17 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
88:36 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
89:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
89:11 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Shepard's ultralisks cannot get through.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
89:43 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
90:24 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Closely moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
90:38 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
91:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
91:21 Shepard's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Closely loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
91:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
92:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
92:29 Closely rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
93:01 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
93:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
93:37 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Closely walks through Shepard's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
93:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
94:39 It seems like Closely has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Shepard right now.
95:08 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Closely goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
95:23 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
95:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
95:57 Closely had the observers for those lurkers and Shepard's push simply stops.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
96:26 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
96:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:08 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Closely goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
97:35 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
97:53 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
98:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
98:47 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Closely marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
98:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:29 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
99:51 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Closely.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
99:58 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
100:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
100:42 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Shepard's ultralisks cannot get through.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
101:04 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
101:59 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Shepard's economy.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
102:22 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
102:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
102:55 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Closely's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
103:14 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
103:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
104:10 Closely's army is small compared to Shepard!Closely needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
104:22 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!Closely gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
104:44 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
105:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
105:18 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
105:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
106:37 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
106:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
107:17 Under dark swarm Closely's dragoons are useless — Shepard's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Closely late.
107:39 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
108:07 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
108:29 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
108:45 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Closely.Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
109:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
109:30 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Closely wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
109:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
110:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
110:29 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
110:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
111:15 Plague on the templar, and Shepard's ultralisks walk straight through Closely.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Closely late.
111:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
111:57 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
112:14 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
112:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
112:56 Under dark swarm Closely's dragoons are useless — Shepard's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Closely late.
113:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
113:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
114:06 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Closely gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
114:24 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Closely right now.
114:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Closely needs something special here.
115:03 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Closely, settled in the late game.
G1 LOSS Fortress battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 Shepard spawns at s4 in Red while Closely spawns at s3 in Blue.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s4, Closely answers from s3.
0:46 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Shepard, Forge Fast Expand from Closely.
— The early game —
1:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Closely's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Closely's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:09 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:30 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:00 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
7:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:08 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Closely's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
8:52 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:24 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
10:02 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:35 Closely must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Closely needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
10:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:38 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
12:01 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
12:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:01 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:15 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
14:38 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
15:10 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
15:54 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
16:21 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Closely needs something special here.
17:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:51 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
18:41 Closely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
19:10 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:35 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
20:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Closely, settled in the early game.
G2 LOSS Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Closely spawns at s2 in White while Shepard spawns at s4 in Blue.Closely in White at s2. Shepard in Blue at s4. The map is set.
0:36 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Closely commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:21 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:45 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:53 Shepard successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:32 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
4:58 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:38 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
6:40 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
7:01 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:40 Closely failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
9:09 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
9:48 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
10:31 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Closely's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
11:53 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:23 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:56 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:02 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Closely is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
14:41 The attack was a success, Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Closely takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
15:48 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
16:40 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Closely's zealots!Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
17:23 Shepard destroyed more than half of Closely's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Shepard has erased most of what Closely brought.
17:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
18:33 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:53 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
19:22 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
19:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:27 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
21:15 Closely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:34 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Closely taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
G3 LOSS Circuit Breaker battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Purple Shepard spawning at s2 and Teal Closely spawning at s4.Shepard takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Closely settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:56 Closely gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Closely answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:09 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:38 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:13 Closely is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:29 Closely failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:38 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Shepard clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
6:26 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:54 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Closely is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
7:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
8:20 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Closely's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
8:56 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
9:29 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Closely clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
10:08 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:39 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:06 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Closely's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Closely's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
12:43 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
13:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
13:52 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
14:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
15:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:39 Shepard kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!Closely's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
16:14 Shepard only destroyed about half of Closely's army.Shepard cuts Closely's army in half.
16:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
17:29 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
18:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely types it out: GG.
Closely taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
G4 LOSS Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Shepard
army value
■ Closely
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Closely spawning at s3 and Blue Shepard spawning at s2.We're underway — Closely spawns at s3, Shepard answers from s2.
0:35 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Closely's Forge Fast Expand.Closely shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:03 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:13 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
4:47 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:01 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
7:04 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:43 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:49 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
9:27 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
10:03 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:31 Closely is pushing out with his zealots.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:14 Shepard starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
11:38 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
12:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:49 Closely lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Closely's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
13:37 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
14:31 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:59 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
16:20 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:28 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
18:17 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the early game decided this one.
G1 WIN Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:16 The Orange Closely spawns at s2 while Blue Violence spawns at s1.Closely in Orange at s2. Violence in Blue at s1. The map is set.
2:02 Closely gets 4 Gate Goon against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's 4 Gate Goon against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
4:11 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Violence is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
6:17 Closely decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Closely. This is an early gamble.
8:03 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Closely attacks Violence.Closely commits to the cheese — it's at Violence's door already.
10:02 Violence GGs after being cheesed by Closely.It works! Violence can't hold the gamble and taps to Closely.
Closely takes it — the early game decided this one.
G2 LOSS Destination battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (125 lines)
0:20 Closely spawns at s2 in Teal while Violence spawns at s1 in Orange.Closely takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Violence settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:27 Violence opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:01 Closely decides to expand.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:18 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:05 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
3:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:00 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
4:07 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
4:48 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
4:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:34 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:43 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
6:17 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
6:44 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
7:08 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:37 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
7:57 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:53 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:24 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:01 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Violence's army.Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
10:23 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:37 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
11:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:43 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
12:14 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:42 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:05 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:40 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:06 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:51 Closely was out-microed by Violence and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Violence's line. Great positioning.
15:13 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
15:38 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:13 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
16:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:58 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
17:09 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
17:31 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
17:57 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
18:27 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:00 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:53 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
20:02 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:24 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
21:23 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
21:43 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:04 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.
22:37 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
23:07 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
23:33 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
23:57 Closely's nexus has been destroyed by Violence.Violence finds the weak point and Closely's new base is gone.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:13 Violence's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
24:35 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:10 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
25:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:44 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
26:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:40 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:12 Violence successfully blocked Closely from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
27:32 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:44 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.
28:18 Violence had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Violence had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
28:42 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:55 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:04 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:49 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
31:16 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:42 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
31:49 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:24 Violence decides to start pushing across the map.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
33:01 Violence without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Violence lost all of his armies!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
33:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
34:00 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
34:26 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:43 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:16 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:03 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
36:25 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
36:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
37:24 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Violence.Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
37:31 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:26 Violence with the better dragoon control won the battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:49 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
39:12 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
39:50 Violence destroys Closely's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Closely watches Violence level the expansion.
40:07 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Violence looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
40:36 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
41:04 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
41:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:45 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
42:12 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Violence's way right now.
42:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
42:59 Violence shot down Closely's nexus.The base falls. Violence rips Closely's economy back a full step.
43:29 Violence has a slight economical lead by having 4 more expansions than Closely.Economically it's Violence's game right now; Closely is falling behind on bases.
43:39 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely types it out: GG.
GG. Violence closes it out over Closely.
G3 LOSS Icarus battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:18 Closely spawns at s1 in White while Violence spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — Closely spawns at s1, Violence answers from s3.
0:38 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Violence has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Violence decides to expand.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:35 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
2:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:24 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
4:54 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
5:21 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
5:32 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:38 Violence kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
6:57 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
7:30 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:00 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:38 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:58 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:13 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:09 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:37 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:09 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
11:52 Violence's army is small compared to Closely!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
12:07 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:46 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:32 Closely kills off all of Violence's offensive dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
14:05 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
14:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:49 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:19 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
15:54 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:52 Closely was out-microed by Violence and loses all his attacking forces.Violence takes the fight on his terms and sends Closely home with nothing.
17:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
18:16 Violence's army is small compared to Closely!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
18:45 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:32 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
20:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
20:55 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:21 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
22:00 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:20 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
22:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
23:06 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:32 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:16 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
24:43 Violence decides to start pushing across the map.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:43 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
25:58 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
26:31 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:54 Violence shot down Closely's nexus.Closely's expansion burns — Violence tears it down.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:28 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:50 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:38 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
29:23 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
29:46 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
30:04 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
That's the game: Violence defeats Closely, settled in the mid game.
G4 WIN Match Point battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (181 lines)
0:07 Closely spawns in Orange at s1 while Violence spawns in White at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s1, Violence at s2.
0:32 Violence opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Violence has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:37 At the moment, Violence seems to have more units than Closely.Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
3:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:25 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Violence marches on.
3:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
4:09 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:21 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
4:37 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:44 Closely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:22 Violence kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
6:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:02 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
7:29 It seems like Violence has more units than Closely!Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
7:51 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
8:13 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
8:30 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:18 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
9:49 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
10:04 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:25 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:54 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
11:29 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
11:37 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.
12:05 Violence failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:31 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
12:53 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
13:15 Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:47 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:01 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
14:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:45 Violence with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Closely's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
15:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
15:43 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:50 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Violence.Closely knocks, Violence answers. No damage done.
16:13 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:52 Aaaaaa, Violence's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:01 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:40 Violence appears to have more army than Closely!Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
17:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:17 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
18:43 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:57 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:21 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
19:43 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
20:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
20:29 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
20:56 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:53 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:02 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:26 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:57 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
23:19 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:46 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:15 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
24:38 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:15 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Violence had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
25:34 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
25:53 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:27 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:40 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
27:10 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:41 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:50 In terms of army size, Violence is behind Closely!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
28:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:51 Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Violence takes the fight on his terms and sends Closely home with nothing.
29:05 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:20 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:51 Violence tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:08 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:47 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
31:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:31 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Violence had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
31:40 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:42 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:51 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:21 Violence starts pushing across the map.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:13 Closely with the better dragoon control won the battle!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
34:34 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
34:53 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
35:18 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Violence's.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
35:35 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:54 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
36:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:53 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
37:05 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
37:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:07 Violence tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Violence.
38:24 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
38:46 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:23 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
39:47 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:16 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
40:50 With a successful harassment, Violence hurts Closely's economy.Violence gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
40:57 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
41:32 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
41:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:11 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Closely dismantles Violence.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
42:43 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
43:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
43:18 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:40 Arbiters overhead — Violence is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
44:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:38 Violence was out-microed by Closely and loses all his attacking forces.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
44:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
45:19 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:53 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
46:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
46:36 Currently, neither Closely nor Violence appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
46:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:06 Violence's reaver catches Closely's goons packed together and the push is over.Closely throws the endgame army in and Violence simply refuses to lose.
47:48 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
48:01 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
48:15 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Violence looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
48:54 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
49:01 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
49:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:08 Storm on the choke — Violence walks into it and Closely holds comfortably.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
50:15 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
51:13 Closely has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
51:20 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
51:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:20 Closely had the observers out, and Violence's dark templar did nothing at all.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
52:38 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
53:36 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
53:47 Violence must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:22 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
54:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:03 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
55:24 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
55:53 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
56:00 Nice try from Violence to harass Closely, but Closely's reaction is just too agile.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
56:33 Closely has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
56:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:28 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Closely is far ahead.
57:38 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:06 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
58:37 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
58:47 Violence is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
59:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
59:35 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
60:06 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:43 Closely shot down Violence's nexus.The base falls. Closely rips Violence's economy back a full step.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Closely is far ahead.
61:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Violence taps out!Violence GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Closely closes it out over Violence.
G5 WIN Andromeda battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 The White Closely spawns at s4 while Orange Violence spawns at s1.We're underway — Closely spawns at s4, Violence answers from s1.
0:46 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:13 Closely starts expanding.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:40 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!Closely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
5:15 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:47 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:19 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Violence's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Closely and Violence yet.
6:58 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:30 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:41 Violence was out-microed by Closely and loses all his attacking forces.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
9:00 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
9:37 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
10:11 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
11:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:45 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:07 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
13:27 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:59 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:16 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:29 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
15:53 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
16:19 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Closely — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:48 Violence's nexus has been destroyed by Closely.Violence's expansion burns — Closely tears it down.
17:34 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:55 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:28 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
— The late game —
19:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:29 Closely with the better dragoon control won the battle!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
20:16 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
20:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
21:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Violence GGs!That's it. Violence looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Closely takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G6 LOSS Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (196 lines)
0:07 The Orange Closely spawns at s3 while Purple Violence spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s3, Violence at s2.
0:28 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:56 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:14 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Closely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
2:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:46 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Violence's dragoons.The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
3:10 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
3:47 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
4:13 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:32 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
5:01 Violence starts expanding.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:55 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Violence!Closely wasn't ready. Violence's early aggression takes the lead.
6:15 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:03 Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:30 Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:48 Violence is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
8:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:21 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Violence!Closely wasn't ready. Violence's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:01 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
9:09 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
9:38 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Violence decides to start pushing across the map.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:12 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
10:49 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
11:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:29 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Violence!The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
11:49 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:11 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
— The mid game —
12:45 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
12:55 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:45 Violence failed to bring in observers and Closely's dark templars savaged Violence's army!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
14:06 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:40 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:47 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
15:08 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:34 Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
16:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:20 Violence without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Violence lost all of his armies!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
16:39 Closely only destroyed about half of Violence's army.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
17:00 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
17:31 Closely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
17:48 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:14 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
18:34 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Violence.Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
🎙 Violence is a step behind and knows it.
19:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:21 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
19:44 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
20:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
20:25 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Closely knocks, Violence answers. No damage done.
20:58 Violence tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:09 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:50 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:06 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
22:46 Violence positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Closely had to back off!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
23:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:37 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
23:55 Reaver! Reaver! Violence's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
24:26 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
24:47 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
24:59 At the moment, Violence seems to have more units than Closely.Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
25:38 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:50 Violence with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Closely's army.Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
26:09 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:36 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
26:57 Violence tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Violence.
27:18 Closely starts pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:51 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:08 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:31 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
28:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:15 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Violence had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
29:37 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
29:59 Closely only destroyed about half of Violence's army.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
30:29 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:13 Closely failed to bring in observers and Violence's dark templars savaged Closely's army!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
31:28 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
31:56 Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army after that battle.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
32:11 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:46 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
33:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:19 Violence failed to bring in observers and Closely's dark templars savaged Violence's army!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
33:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:05 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:40 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
35:06 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:14 Closely was out-microed by Violence and loses all his attacking forces.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Violence cleans it up.
36:24 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:50 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
37:22 Closely's army is small compared to Violence!Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
37:36 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Violence.
38:03 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:25 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
38:52 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 —
39:02 The reaver shots land perfectly — Violence's goon line evaporates and Closely pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Closely's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:27 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:00 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:11 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
40:45 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
41:06 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
41:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:51 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
42:11 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
42:34 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:58 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
43:07 Where is Closely's detector? Violence sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!Violence gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:45 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
43:59 Closely decides to expand.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
44:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:49 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
45:11 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
45:34 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:00 Arbiters overhead — Violence is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:44 The reaver shots land perfectly — Closely's goon line evaporates and Violence pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
47:08 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:21 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
47:41 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:11 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Violence!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
48:32 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
49:03 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:23 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
49:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:59 Closely pushed into a full archon line and Violence never gave a step.Violence holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:19 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
50:50 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:21 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Violence.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
51:28 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
51:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:23 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
52:44 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:05 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:29 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
53:44 Violence is leading the game with more expansions than Closely.Violence is out-expanding Closely — the money game is tilting.
54:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:35 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
54:48 After that battle, Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Violence took it apart.
55:16 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
55:49 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
55:58 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
56:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:49 Closely's archons lead the way through Violence's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Violence late.
57:11 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:30 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
57:52 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
58:24 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
58:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
59:16 With beautiful placement, Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Violence cleans it up.
59:25 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:50 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
60:09 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
60:43 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:18 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
61:36 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
62:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
62:40 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
63:01 It seems like Violence has more units than Closely!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
🎙 Violence edges ahead on army strength.
63:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
63:31 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
64:00 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
64:28 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
64:50 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.Closely knocks, Violence answers. No damage done.
65:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
GG. Violence closes it out over Closely.
G7 WIN Fortress battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:15 Closely spawns at s1 in Green while Violence spawns at s4 in Yellow.Closely takes s1 in Green; across the map, Violence settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:52 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
1:21 Closely starts expanding.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
2:09 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:47 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Violence!Closely wasn't ready. Violence's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
5:06 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
5:34 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
6:02 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:44 Closely's army is small compared to Violence!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
7:10 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:37 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
8:14 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.
8:49 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.The attack shatters on Closely's line. Great positioning.
9:23 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:57 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:31 Closely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
11:02 Violence starts pushing across the map.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:02 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Violence is a step behind and knows it.
12:41 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
13:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
13:36 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:45 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
15:15 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
15:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
— The late game —
16:20 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:53 Violence must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
🎙 Closely's force dwarfs what Violence has left on the field.
17:16 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:29 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!Closely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:54 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
19:27 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:13 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
20:28 Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
21:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Violence taps out!Violence types it out: GG.
GG. Closely closes it out over Violence.
G1 WIN Requiem battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:14 The Teal Closely spawns at s1 while Yellow Violence spawns at s3.Closely in Teal at s1. Violence in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Violence opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:25 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
3:30 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.
4:11 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
5:44 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
6:14 Violence starts expanding.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:47 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
7:12 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:18 Violence failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
9:37 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
10:05 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
11:06 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Violence's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Closely and Violence yet.
11:46 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
12:28 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:16 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
14:04 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:32 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
14:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
15:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:05 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Violence's dragoons.The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
16:38 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:15 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
17:46 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
18:25 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:24 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
20:03 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
20:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
21:06 Violence having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Violence looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Violence taps out. Closely's early game was simply better.
G2 LOSS Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Closely spawning at s4 and Green Violence spawning at s3.We're underway — Closely spawns at s4, Violence answers from s3.
0:49 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
1:21 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:53 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:57 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
4:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
5:45 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:24 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:48 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Violence edges ahead on army strength.
7:52 Violence kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Violence marches on.
8:27 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
— The mid game —
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
9:33 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
10:09 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
10:44 Violence appears to have more army than Closely!Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
11:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:55 Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.The attack shatters on Violence's line. Great positioning.
12:13 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Violence has built a commanding army lead — Closely needs something special here.
12:57 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
13:20 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:06 Closely decides to expand.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:28 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
— The late game —
15:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:52 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Violence marches on.
16:17 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
16:59 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
17:24 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Violence's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
17:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:34 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:04 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
19:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
20:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Closely taps out!Closely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Closely taps out. Violence's late game was simply better.
G3 LOSS Circuit Breaker battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:10 Closely spawns at s3 in Green while Violence spawns at s4 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s3, Violence at s4.
0:47 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
1:18 Closely decides to expand.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:38 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:08 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:40 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
3:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:31 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
4:56 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:38 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
6:03 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
6:38 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:07 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.
7:40 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Violence's dragoons.Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
8:03 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
8:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
9:04 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:22 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:21 Violence kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
10:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Violence as the game develops.
11:21 After that battle, Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army.Half of Closely's force is gone — Violence took it apart.
11:52 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:21 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:00 Both Closely and Violence appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Closely and Violence yet.
13:25 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:00 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
14:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:46 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
15:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Violence holds the stronger army for now.
15:44 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:18 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:13 Violence with the better dragoon control won the battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
17:46 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:16 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
18:50 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
19:08 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
19:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Violence holds the stronger army for now.
20:18 Violence failed to bring in observers and Closely's dark templars savaged Violence's army!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
20:46 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
21:16 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
21:46 With a successful harassment, Closely hurts Violence's economy.Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:17 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:43 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
23:13 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:22 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Violence's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
24:32 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
25:07 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:40 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Closely's expansion has fallen to Violence's armies.Violence finds the weak point and Closely's new base is gone.
26:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely types it out: GG.
Violence takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G4 LOSS Odyssey battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Green Closely spawning at s2 and Orange Violence spawning at s1.Closely takes s2 in Green; across the map, Violence settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:44 Violence opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:11 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:20 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:19 Currently, neither Closely nor Violence appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
4:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:26 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
5:09 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
5:47 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
6:42 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
7:25 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:00 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
8:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:52 Violence kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!Closely's army evaporates. Violence doesn't even slow down.
9:29 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:12 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
10:32 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:10 With really nice micro, Violence kills off Closely's dragoons.Closely wasn't ready. Violence's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:59 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
13:21 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
13:53 Closely's army is small compared to Violence!Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
14:24 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
15:01 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
15:43 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
16:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:34 Violence kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Violence marches on.
17:20 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Violence's force dwarfs what Closely has left on the field.
17:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
19:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:39 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
20:11 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
21:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Closely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
Closely taps out. Violence's mid game was simply better.
G5 WIN Pathfinder battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (85 lines)
0:09 Closely spawns at s2 in Teal while Violence spawns at s1 in Purple.Closely in Teal at s2. Violence in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:45 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:04 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:27 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:12 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
3:35 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
4:34 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
5:20 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:06 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:40 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
7:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
7:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
8:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
8:43 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
9:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:22 With really nice micro, Violence kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
10:01 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:19 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
10:45 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
11:17 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:50 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
12:13 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
12:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:08 Violence failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
13:34 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:48 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:17 Violence's army is small compared to Closely!Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
14:56 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:11 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:13 Violence positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Closely had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
16:38 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
17:01 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:30 Aaaaaa, Violence's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
18:03 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:16 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:49 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:10 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
19:38 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.
20:00 Violence had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Violence had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
20:38 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:08 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:26 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
22:03 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Violence looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:22 Violence tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.Violence knocks, Closely answers. No damage done.
22:55 Closely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
23:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:50 Closely seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Violence's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
— The late game —
24:04 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
24:27 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
24:58 Violence tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Violence.
25:24 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
26:15 Closely with the better dragoon control won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
26:58 Closely only destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
27:14 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
27:37 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
28:20 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Violence.
28:27 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:57 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Violence.Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
29:21 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.
29:46 Violence without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Violence lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
🎙 Closely's force dwarfs what Violence has left on the field.
30:24 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
30:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
31:21 Closely shot down Violence's nexus.Violence's expansion burns — Closely tears it down.
31:53 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
32:02 Violence having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Violence taps.
That's the game: Closely defeats Violence, settled in the mid game.
G6 WIN Fighting Spirit battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:19 Closely spawns at s1 in Purple while Violence spawns at s4 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s1, Violence at s4.
2:34 Closely gets 2 Gate against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 2 Gate — Violence has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:35 Closely decides to cheese today.Closely isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Closely has built a commanding army lead — Violence needs something special here.
7:03 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Closely attacks Violence.All or nothing: Closely's gamble arrives at Violence's base.
9:13 Violence GGs after being cheesed by Closely.The cheese lands — Violence GGs, and Closely steals the game.
GG. Closely closes it out over Violence.
G7 LOSS Rush Hour 3 battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (156 lines)
0:07 The Red Closely spawns at s3 while Yellow Violence spawns at s1.We're underway — Closely spawns at s3, Violence answers from s1.
0:25 Violence opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Violence has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
1:41 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:02 Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
2:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:47 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
3:17 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
4:32 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:44 Violence's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
5:11 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:10 With really nice micro, Violence kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
6:24 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
6:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
7:16 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
7:33 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:01 Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:51 Violence failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:08 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
10:32 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:54 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:23 Violence failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
11:59 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:13 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:48 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
13:15 Closely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
13:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:54 Closely was out-microed by Violence and loses all his attacking forces.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Violence cleans it up.
14:27 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
14:34 After that battle, Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
14:55 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!The raid lands — Closely chips away at Violence's foundation.
15:31 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
15:48 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
16:15 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
16:49 Closely must macro up quickly or Violence will just roll him over!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
16:56 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
17:29 Violence decides to expand.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:11 Violence without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Violence lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
18:34 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
19:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
19:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:03 Closely failed to bring in observers and Violence's dark templars savaged Closely's army!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
20:40 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
21:05 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:27 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
21:46 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
22:13 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:46 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:21 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
23:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
23:56 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
24:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:03 Violence positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Closely had to back off!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
25:20 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:51 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
26:00 Currently, neither Closely nor Violence appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
26:27 Where is Closely's detector? Violence sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!The raid lands — Violence chips away at Closely's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:00 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:13 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
27:45 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
28:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:17 Closely failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Violence successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
28:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:04 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:30 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
29:59 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:31 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:42 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Violence's army.Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
31:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
31:36 Violence kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!Closely's army evaporates. Violence doesn't even slow down.
31:48 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
32:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
32:44 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:14 Closely tried to harass Violence but Violence successfully fends off the harassment.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:37 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:16 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Closely's way of life — Violence marches on.
34:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
35:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
35:22 Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
36:03 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
36:15 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Violence's.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
36:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:57 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Violence's army.Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:23 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
37:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
38:11 Nice try from Closely to harass Violence, but Violence's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
— The late game —
38:48 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
38:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:16 The reaver shots land perfectly — Closely's goon line evaporates and Violence pushes on.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
39:39 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:30 Closely has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:55 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
41:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
41:55 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
42:15 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
42:38 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:06 Closely's nexus has been destroyed by Violence.The base falls. Violence rips Closely's economy back a full step.
43:25 Closely decides to expand.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
43:41 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
44:14 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:25 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.
44:45 Storm on the choke — Violence walks into it and Closely holds comfortably.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:09 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:36 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:05 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
46:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:53 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
47:23 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:35 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:08 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
48:21 Closely must macro up quickly or Violence will just roll him over!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
48:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:22 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Violence dismantles Closely.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
49:31 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:51 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
50:15 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Violence looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
50:55 Aaaaaa, Violence's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:08 Violence starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
51:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
52:07 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Violence dismantles Closely.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Closely is hanging on by a thread against Violence's army.
52:14 Violence looks beastly after destroying more than half of Closely's army.When the smoke clears, Violence has erased most of what Closely brought.
52:50 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
53:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely types it out: GG.
Violence takes it — the late game decided this one.
G1 WIN Wind and Cloud battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:19 Closely spawns at s2 in Blue while Violence spawns at s1 in Purple.We're underway — Closely spawns at s2, Violence answers from s1.
0:48 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Violence has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:41 Violence failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
4:14 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
4:37 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
5:18 Violence is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
5:51 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:50 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
7:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:41 Closely kills off Violence's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
8:27 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:44 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:55 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
11:19 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Closely's force dwarfs what Violence has left on the field.
12:02 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:27 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Violence's dragoons.Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
14:05 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:18 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 Closely destroys Violence's nexus, denying expansions.Closely finds the weak point and Violence's new base is gone.
15:24 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
15:50 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Closely is far ahead.
16:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:54 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
17:28 The attack was a success, Violence lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Closely — more than half the force is gone.
17:59 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:27 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
19:07 In terms of army size, Violence is behind Closely!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
19:39 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:56 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
20:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Closely's force dwarfs what Violence has left on the field.
21:07 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
21:31 The attack was a success, Violence lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Closely — more than half the force is gone.
22:02 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
22:29 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Violence taps out!That's it. Violence looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Violence taps out. Closely's early game was simply better.
G2 LOSS Hitchhiker battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:10 Closely spawns at s2 in Blue while Violence spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s2, Violence at s1.
0:35 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely shows 1 Gate Cybernetics — Violence has gone 1 Gate Cybernetics. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Violence decides to expand.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:37 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:55 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:02 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
4:51 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:16 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
6:02 Violence appears to have more army than Closely!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
6:19 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:09 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:33 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
8:12 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
8:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:16 Violence kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
9:44 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
10:53 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:30 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
12:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:44 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
13:13 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:01 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
14:18 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:51 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:33 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
16:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:40 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
17:09 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
17:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Violence has built a commanding army lead — Closely needs something special here.
18:35 Violence shot down Closely's nexus.Closely's expansion burns — Violence tears it down.
19:04 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
— The mid game —
19:38 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!Closely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Closely taps out. Violence's mid game was simply better.
G3 LOSS Andromeda battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 The Orange Closely spawns at s4 while Green Violence spawns at s1.Closely in Orange at s4. Violence in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:46 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:13 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
2:20 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
3:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:03 Closely was out-microed by Violence and loses all his attacking forces.Closely commits and it's the wrong call — Violence cleans it up.
4:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:03 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:16 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:49 Closely decides to expand.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:06 Violence decides to expand.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:26 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Violence!The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
8:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:16 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 Violence starts pushing across the map.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:24 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.
10:55 Violence kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
11:28 After that battle, Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
12:10 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Violence is far ahead.
12:29 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:03 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.
13:34 Closely lost all of his dragoons to Violence!Closely wasn't ready. Violence's early aggression takes the lead.
14:16 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
14:51 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
15:19 Both Closely and Violence appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
15:57 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
16:30 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 Violence decides to start pushing across the map.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Violence has built a commanding army lead — Closely needs something special here.
17:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:56 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Violence! That was the key of victory for this battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
18:27 Closely lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Violence — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:15 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:44 Closely's nexus has been destroyed by Violence.The base falls. Violence rips Closely's economy back a full step.
20:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Closely GGs!That's it. Closely looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Closely taps out. Violence's mid game was simply better.
G4 LOSS Colosseum battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:07 Closely spawns in Green at s4 while Violence spawns in White at s2.Closely takes s4 in Green; across the map, Violence settles in at s2 in White.
0:30 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:01 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:10 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
1:37 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:16 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:56 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
3:17 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:30 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:54 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:20 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
4:56 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
5:09 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:57 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
6:27 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 At the moment, Violence seems to have more units than Closely.Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
7:40 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:01 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:48 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Closely's early gamble buys nothing — Violence's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:06 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
9:43 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
10:11 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
10:41 At the moment, Violence seems to have more units than Closely.Violence's army is visibly the bigger one — Closely should not take this fight.
10:51 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
11:33 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:13 With really nice micro, Violence kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
13:03 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:29 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:51 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
14:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:36 Closely failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Violence successfully defended his push!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
14:57 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
15:20 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:33 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Good instincts from Closely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:08 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:31 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
16:45 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:12 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.
17:42 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
18:09 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
18:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
18:39 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
19:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Violence as the game develops.
19:41 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
19:48 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
20:21 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
20:34 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Violence!Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
21:13 Violence starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
21:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:44 Violence kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
22:22 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
22:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
🎙 Violence edges ahead on army strength.
23:07 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:19 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:59 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
24:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:25 Violence with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Closely's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
25:01 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
25:24 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
25:35 Closely's army is small compared to Violence!Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
26:00 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!The raid lands — Closely chips away at Violence's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:40 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:26 Violence had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Violence had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
27:43 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
28:07 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
28:35 Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:01 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:08 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
29:37 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:20 With beautiful placement, Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.The attack shatters on Violence's line. Great positioning.
30:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
31:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
31:39 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:11 Violence failed to bring in observers and Closely's dark templars savaged Violence's army!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
32:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
33:01 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:39 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!The raid lands — Closely chips away at Violence's foundation.
33:51 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:11 Currently, neither Closely nor Violence appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Closely and Violence yet.
34:45 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
35:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
35:24 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Violence! That was the key of victory for this battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
35:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
36:20 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
36:34 Violence starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:15 Violence with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Closely's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
37:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
38:35 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:54 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:38 Violence with the better dragoon control won the battle!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
40:06 Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army after that battle.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
40:42 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
41:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
41:43 Violence's archons lead the way through Closely's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
41:54 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:26 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
42:50 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
43:09 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:45 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:28 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:43 Violence only destroyed about half of Closely's army.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
45:08 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
45:37 Violence destroys Closely's nexus, denying expansions.Closely's expansion burns — Violence tears it down.
45:47 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
46:20 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
46:41 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
47:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:21 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
47:47 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
48:06 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:42 Closely destroys Violence's nexus, denying expansions.Closely finds the weak point and Violence's new base is gone.
48:56 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
49:29 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
49:48 Arbiters overhead — Violence is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
50:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:37 Violence pushed into a full archon line and Closely never gave a step.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:23 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:48 Violence is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Closely.Violence is starving on bases while Closely spreads across the map.
52:04 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Violence.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:37 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:24 The battle outcome favors Violence as Closely's armies melt into Violence's armies' weapon fire!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
53:48 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Violence — a lead, but not a safe one.
54:37 Closely's nexus has been destroyed by Violence.No reinforcements in time: Closely watches Violence level the expansion.
54:58 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Violence looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
55:16 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
55:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:52 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
56:24 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
56:52 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
57:04 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Closely types it out: GG.
GG. Violence closes it out over Closely.
G5 WIN Butter battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (132 lines)
0:09 The White Closely spawns at s2 while Red Violence spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s2, Violence at s1.
0:30 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
0:55 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:16 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:37 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.
2:54 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
3:27 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
4:15 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:33 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:07 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
5:16 Violence starts expanding.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:40 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.
6:06 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
6:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
7:28 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Violence!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
7:52 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:04 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
8:43 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.
9:04 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:36 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
9:55 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:21 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:48 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
11:08 Closely starts expanding.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
11:36 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
12:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:13 Violence failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
12:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:07 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
— The mid game —
13:19 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
13:50 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:45 Closely had some dark templars but under Violence's observers, they're close to useless! Closely had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
15:09 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:38 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:56 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Violence's.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
16:27 Violence successfully blocked Closely from harassing his economy.Closely knocks, Violence answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:43 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:06 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:24 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:49 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
18:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:47 Violence positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Closely had to back off!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
19:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
19:28 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
19:58 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Violence gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
20:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:12 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:43 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:53 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:39 Violence desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
23:04 Closely tried to harass Violence but Violence successfully fends off the harassment.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:36 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:05 Both Closely and Violence appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
24:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:50 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Violence! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
25:08 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
25:25 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
26:02 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!The raid lands — Closely chips away at Violence's foundation.
26:31 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:15 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:51 Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army after that battle.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
28:30 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Violence.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:54 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:46 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
30:09 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:42 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:04 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
31:41 Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
31:57 Closely's forces appear to be larger compared to Violence's!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
32:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:00 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
33:24 Closely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
33:31 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:06 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
34:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:02 Violence had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Violence had to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
35:19 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
35:35 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
36:12 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:25 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
36:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:20 Closely with the better dragoon control won the battle!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
37:37 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
38:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:33 Closely shot down Violence's nexus.Violence's expansion burns — Closely tears it down.
39:04 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
39:17 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
39:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:58 Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Violence takes the fight on his terms and sends Closely home with nothing.
40:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:00 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:13 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
41:46 Violence might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Closely did.Violence needs an expansion soon or Closely's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
42:35 Closely's archons lead the way through Violence's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Violence late.
43:06 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
43:18 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
43:49 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:10 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
44:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:05 Closely's carriers are untouchable now and Violence concedes the map.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Violence late.
🎙 Closely has built a commanding army lead — Violence needs something special here.
45:24 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
46:01 Violence having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Violence looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Violence taps out. Closely's late game was simply better.
G6 WIN Aztec battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:15 Closely spawns at s1 in White while Violence spawns at s3 in Blue.We're underway — Closely spawns at s1, Violence answers from s3.
0:46 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
1:05 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
2:12 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:25 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Violence's army.Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
4:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:38 Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
4:54 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
5:37 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:59 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
6:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
7:19 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:43 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:49 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
9:30 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:26 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
10:56 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.
11:34 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
12:02 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Violence is a step behind and knows it.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:14 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
13:42 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:20 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:18 Closely kills off Violence's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
15:41 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:28 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
16:45 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Violence is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
17:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:01 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
18:36 The attack was a success, Violence lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Closely — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:08 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:38 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
20:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Violence taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Violence taps.
Violence taps out. Closely's mid game was simply better.
G7 WIN Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (228 lines)
0:07 The Orange Closely spawns at s4 while White Violence spawns at s1.Closely takes s4 in Orange; across the map, Violence settles in at s1 in White.
0:40 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:56 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:12 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Attempting to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:57 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:56 With really nice micro, Closely kills off Violence's dragoons.Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army after that battle.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
3:27 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
4:03 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:24 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:32 Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
5:05 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:40 Closely kills off all of Violence's offensive dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
6:08 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
6:42 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
6:50 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
7:13 Violence starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
7:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:55 Closely failed to kill off Violence's defending dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
8:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:44 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
9:02 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
9:39 Closely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
9:46 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:03 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
11:24 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
11:53 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:04 Closely's army is small compared to Violence!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
12:28 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
12:45 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
13:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:38 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Violence breaks Closely's position.
14:12 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
14:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
14:57 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:13 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:29 Both Closely and Violence appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
15:55 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:12 Violence decides to expand.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
16:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:10 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!Closely absorbs the mid-game push — Violence gained nothing for the cost.
17:17 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
17:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:07 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:27 Closely successfully blocked Violence from harassing his economy.Violence knocks, Closely answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:05 Violence tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Closely shuts the door on Violence.
19:16 Reaver! Reaver! Violence's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Violence gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:41 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
20:03 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:43 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
21:12 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
21:26 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
21:51 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:09 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:30 Violence casts some storm! But Closely lost no workers.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:12 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:48 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
24:03 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:37 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:45 It seems like Closely has more units than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
25:23 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:49 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:20 With beautiful placement, Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.Violence holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:45 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:08 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:36 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:55 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
28:17 Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:05 Closely failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Violence successfully defended his push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
29:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:53 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
30:08 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
30:42 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:27 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Violence commits and it's the wrong call — Closely cleans it up.
31:34 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:07 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:27 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
32:43 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
33:12 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
33:25 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
34:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:14 Violence without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Closely's dark templars. It seems like Violence lost all of his armies!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
34:32 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:57 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:32 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:45 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:27 Closely had some dark templars but under Violence's observers, they're close to useless! Closely had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
36:46 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
37:17 Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army after that battle.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
37:42 Where is Closely's detector? Violence sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
37:54 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
38:21 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
38:46 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:10 Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
39:35 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:11 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
40:41 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:05 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:30 Reaver! Reaver! Violence's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!The raid lands — Violence chips away at Closely's foundation.
41:41 Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
42:11 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:29 In terms of army size, Closely and Violence are around equal.Unit for unit, Closely and Violence are level.
43:03 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.
43:12 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
43:46 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:21 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
44:47 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
45:19 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:27 Violence decides to start pushing across the map.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
46:21 The reaver shots land perfectly — Closely's goon line evaporates and Violence pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
46:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
47:09 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
47:18 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
47:56 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
48:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:31 Violence pushed into a full archon line and Closely never gave a step.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
48:52 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:13 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
49:41 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
50:09 Aaaaaa, Violence's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!The raid lands — Closely chips away at Violence's foundation.
50:31 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
50:45 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
51:42 Violence pushed into a full archon line and Closely never gave a step.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
51:51 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
52:26 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:38 Closely has more expansions than Violence.Closely runs 1 more bases than Violence. That compounds.
52:56 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
53:35 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
53:54 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.
54:11 Storm on the choke — Closely walks into it and Violence holds comfortably.Violence holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:41 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
54:52 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
55:16 Closely tried to harass Violence but Violence successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
55:31 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:56 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
56:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:47 Violence's reaver catches Closely's goons packed together and the push is over.Violence holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
57:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
57:33 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
57:56 Aaaaaa, Violence's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Violence looks away for one second and Closely makes him pay for it.
58:09 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
58:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:23 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
59:50 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
60:17 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:33 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
60:53 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:15 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.
61:31 Stasis on half the army, storm on the rest. Violence dismantles Closely.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
62:09 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
62:17 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:56 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
63:03 Arbiters overhead — Violence is hunting for the stasis that ends this.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
63:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:54 Closely's archons lead the way through Violence's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Violence late.
64:23 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
64:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
64:59 Closely shot down Violence's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Violence watches Closely level the expansion.
65:23 Closely has a slight economical lead by having 2 more expansions than Violence.Closely is out-expanding Violence — the money game is tilting.
65:57 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:09 Closely tried to harass Violence but Violence successfully fends off the harassment.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
66:30 Violence starts pushing across the map.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
66:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:12 Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
67:38 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:02 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:22 Closely has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
68:55 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
69:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
69:30 Closely had the observers out, and Violence's dark templar did nothing at all.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
69:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
70:25 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
70:36 Closely has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
70:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
71:19 Closely's carriers are untouchable now and Violence concedes the map.The final army does its work — Closely breaks Violence late.
71:43 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
72:02 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
72:29 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Violence. Closely's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
72:48 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
73:08 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.
73:34 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Closely's way right now.
74:09 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
74:23 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
74:40 Arbiters overhead — Closely is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
75:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Violence GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Violence taps.
Violence taps out. Closely's late game was simply better.
G1 WIN Heartbreak Ridge battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:12 The White Closely spawns at s1 while Orange Violence spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Closely at s1, Violence at s2.
0:40 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:08 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:30 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Closely decides to start pushing across the map.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:26 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:37 Violence failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
3:57 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:46 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
5:18 Violence desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:50 Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
6:24 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
6:42 Currently, neither Closely nor Violence appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
7:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:43 Violence kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
8:05 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:47 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
10:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:42 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:08 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:34 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:10 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
12:26 Violence desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:02 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:34 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:24 Violence failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
14:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
15:15 Closely only destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
15:39 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:36 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
17:19 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
17:47 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
18:15 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:30 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.
18:59 Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely takes the fight on his terms and sends Violence home with nothing.
🎙 Violence is a step behind and knows it.
19:38 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
20:12 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:41 Eager to end the game, Closely moves out with his armies.Closely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:05 Violence's army is small compared to Closely!Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
21:27 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:50 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
22:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:03 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Violence's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
23:30 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Closely's force dwarfs what Violence has left on the field.
23:52 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:27 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:08 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
25:34 Violence lost more than half of his army in that battle.Closely limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
26:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
26:46 Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Violence GGs!That's it. Violence looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Violence taps out. Closely's mid game was simply better.
G2 WIN Andromeda battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Orange Closely spawning at s1 and Red Violence spawning at s4.We're underway — Closely spawns at s1, Violence answers from s4.
0:54 Closely opens 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Closely commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Violence answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:13 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
2:02 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Closely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:14 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.The attack shatters on Closely's line. Great positioning.
4:51 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
6:08 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
6:50 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
7:07 In terms of army size, Violence is behind Closely!Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
7:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:30 All of a sudden, Violence has no armies left while Closely is continuing to push across the map!Closely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
9:41 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:11 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
10:54 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
11:27 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:02 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
12:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:23 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Violence commits and it's the wrong call — Closely cleans it up.
🎙 Closely holds the stronger army for now.
13:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:22 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:10 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:05 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Violence's way of life — Closely marches on.
16:38 Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army after that battle.Closely cuts Violence's army in half.
17:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
17:55 In terms of army size, Violence is behind Closely!Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
18:38 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Violence is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
19:19 Violence having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Violence taps.
That's the game: Closely defeats Violence, settled in the late game.
G3 WIN Odyssey battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (206 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Closely spawning at s1 and Teal Violence spawning at s2.Closely takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Violence settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:40 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
0:48 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
1:32 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:53 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:40 Closely kills off Violence's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
3:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
4:02 It seems like Violence has more units than Closely!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
4:19 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:33 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
5:02 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:27 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:09 Closely kills off Violence's dragoons with some nice micro!Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
6:29 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
7:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Closely starts moving out.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
7:32 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:35 Violence failed to break through Closely's dragoon defense line.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:47 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:05 Violence lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:37 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
9:54 Violence starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
10:08 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:57 Closely kills off all of Violence's offensive dragoons.Closely holds the early rush without blinking.
11:25 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
11:58 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:05 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
12:40 Closely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
12:52 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:21 Violence must macro up quickly or Closely will just roll him over!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
13:46 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.
14:05 Nice shuttle-reaver micro by Closely! That was the key of victory for this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
14:58 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
15:15 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:48 Closely positioned his dragoons on the ramp and took the advantage, Violence had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
16:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:32 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
17:09 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
17:31 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
17:58 Where is Closely's detector? Violence sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!The raid lands — Violence chips away at Closely's foundation.
18:15 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:43 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:09 Closely had some dark templars but under Violence's observers, they're close to useless! Closely had to back off!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
19:45 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
19:55 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
20:18 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:57 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
21:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:44 Closely seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Violence's dragoons are melting away!The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
21:57 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:12 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
22:40 Violence tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:12 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Violence.Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
23:21 Closely starts expanding.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
23:55 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Violence gets into Closely's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:08 Feeling content with the game, Closely is starting to push out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:03 Closely failed to bring in observers and Violence's dark templars savaged Closely's army!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
25:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:44 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:11 Violence tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Closely.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:24 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
26:57 Reaver! Reaver! Closely's reaver is killing off most of Violence's workers!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
27:16 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
27:36 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:59 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:52 Closely had some dark templars but under Violence's observers, they're close to useless! Closely had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Violence holds Closely.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:59 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:28 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:54 Violence's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
30:23 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:42 Violence tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Closely's economy.Violence goes for the raid — Closely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:01 Closely moves out with his armies.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:20 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
31:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:06 Closely seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Violence's dragoons are melting away!Violence's defense bends, then snaps. Closely takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:36 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:51 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
33:19 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:43 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
34:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:28 Closely failed to micro his dragoons properly as he pushed, Violence successfully defended his push!Violence absorbs the mid-game push — Closely gained nothing for the cost.
34:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
35:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
35:22 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:53 Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:10 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.
36:42 Closely kills off Violence's armies and continues pushing!Violence's army evaporates. Closely doesn't even slow down.
37:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
37:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:38 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
38:07 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
38:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:46 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Violence. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:18 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
39:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
39:59 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
40:19 Closely decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Closely has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:52 Violence decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
41:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:36 Storm on the choke — Closely walks into it and Violence holds comfortably.Violence holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
42:19 Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army after that battle.Half of Closely's force is gone — Violence took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:29 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Violence!Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
43:09 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!The raid lands — Violence chips away at Closely's foundation.
43:16 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
43:46 Arbiters overhead — Violence is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
44:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:34 Storm on the choke — Violence walks into it and Closely holds comfortably.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
45:16 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:30 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Closely knocks, Violence answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:50 Closely has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
46:20 Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
46:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:12 Violence's reaver catches Closely's goons packed together and the push is over.Violence holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:37 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
47:54 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
48:09 Closely must macro up quickly or Violence will just roll him over!Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
48:44 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Max supply, full upgrades: Closely moves out to end it.
48:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Violence starts moving out.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:47 Storm on the choke — Violence walks into it and Closely holds comfortably.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:03 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
50:34 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:02 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Closely moves out.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
51:19 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
51:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:59 Storm on the choke — Closely walks into it and Violence holds comfortably.Violence holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:13 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
53:16 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Violence.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
53:34 Closely starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
54:03 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
54:14 At the moment, neither Closely nor Violence is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
54:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
55:05 Violence pushed into a full archon line and Closely never gave a step.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:33 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
55:50 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:58 It seems like Closely has more units than Violence!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
56:40 Violence's army is small compared to Closely!Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
56:56 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
57:20 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
57:28 Closely tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Violence.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
57:54 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
58:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:43 Violence pushed into a full archon line and Closely never gave a step.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
59:10 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
59:41 It seems that Closely only managed to destroy less than half of Violence's army.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
60:00 Violence is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
60:14 Closely's number of expansions are equal to Violence's.Base for base, they're level — Closely and Violence match each other.
60:44 Arbiters overhead — Violence is hunting for the stasis that ends this.Max supply, full upgrades: Violence moves out to end it.
61:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
61:22 Violence's archons lead the way through Closely's line and nothing holds.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
61:50 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
62:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
62:40 Closely successfully harasses Violence's economy.Closely gets into Violence's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
63:04 Closely's forces appear to be larger compared to Violence's!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
63:17 Closely's forces appear to be larger compared to Violence's!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
63:43 Violence is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
64:10 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Violence.Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
64:18 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
64:48 It seems like Closely has more units than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
65:08 Violence is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Closely's army.Violence is badly outgunned — Closely's force is a size larger.
65:31 It seems like Closely has more units than Violence!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
65:52 It seems like Closely has more units than Violence!Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:14 Violence has carriers. In a protoss mirror that is usually the whole conversation.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
66:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
66:56 Storm on the choke — Violence walks into it and Closely holds comfortably.Closely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
67:20 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
67:40 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
68:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Violence GGs!Violence types it out: GG.
Closely takes it — the late game decided this one.
G4 LOSS Electric Circuit battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:17 The Blue Closely spawns at s3 while Green Violence spawns at s1.Closely in Blue at s3. Violence in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Violence gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics.The builds are down: 1 Gate Cybernetics from Closely, 1 Gate Cybernetics from Violence.
— The early game —
1:17 Closely starts expanding.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
2:10 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:55 With beautiful placement, Violence successfully fends off Closely's attacks.The attack shatters on Violence's line. Great positioning.
4:39 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:52 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
5:24 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
6:05 Violence starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
6:40 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
7:05 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:12 Closely failed to break through Violence's dragoon defense line.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
8:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
9:29 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:43 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
10:31 Violence moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
10:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:26 With really nice micro, Violence kills off Closely's dragoons.The early pressure works — Violence breaks Closely's front door.
12:05 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Closely is a step behind and knows it.
12:32 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:40 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
14:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:36 Violence kills off Closely's dragoons with some nice micro!Closely wasn't ready. Violence's early aggression takes the lead.
15:20 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
16:31 Closely warps in a nexus.Quietly, Closely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:56 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
🎙 Closely is hanging on by a thread against Violence's army.
17:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:02 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
18:40 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:57 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 With a successful harassment, Closely hurts Violence's economy.The raid lands — Closely chips away at Violence's foundation.
20:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Closely taps out!Closely types it out: GG.
Violence takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G5 LOSS La Mancha battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
■ Closely
■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:16 Closely spawns at s3 in Purple while Violence spawns at s2 in Red.Closely takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Violence settles in at s2 in Red.
0:23 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
0:57 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:27 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:48 Violence failed to kill off Closely's defending dragoons.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
3:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
3:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
4:08 Closely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
4:28 Violence moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
4:53 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
5:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Closely edges ahead on army strength.
5:31 Violence kills off all of Closely's offensive dragoons.Violence holds the early rush without blinking.
6:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:49 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:14 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:27 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons.Violence tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:50 At the moment, Closely seems to have more units than Violence.Closely's army is visibly the bigger one — Violence should not take this fight.
8:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:54 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!Violence wasn't ready. Closely's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:03 Closely only destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
9:43 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
10:02 Closely is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:15 Violence is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
10:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:07 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
12:27 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:34 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:11 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
13:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:49 Violence was out-microed by Closely and loses all his attacking forces.Closely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:06 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:47 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!The composition is ready; Closely starts the push.
15:17 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
15:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:17 Violence kills off Closely's armies and continues pushing!Closely's army evaporates. Violence doesn't even slow down.
16:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:55 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:13 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
17:37 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:11 Closely is pushing out with his dragoons!Closely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:22 Violence is pushing out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:59 In terms of army size, Closely is behind Violence!Closely needs production, fast; Violence's army has outgrown his.
19:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:44 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
20:12 After that battle, Violence destroyed about half of Closely's army.Violence cuts Closely's army in half.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
20:46 Aaaaaa, Closely's mineral line is stormed by Violence's high templars!The raid lands — Violence chips away at Closely's foundation.
21:10 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:39 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.
21:57 Violence was out-microed by Closely and loses all his attacking forces.Closely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:54 Closely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Violence's army has been decimated.Closely takes a bite out of Violence's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:11 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
23:39 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:08 Closely casts some storm! But Violence lost no workers.Closely goes for the raid — Violence is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:32 Reaver! Reaver! Violence's reaver is killing off most of Closely's workers!Closely looks away for one second and Violence makes him pay for it.
24:56 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!The composition is ready; Violence starts the push.
25:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:26 Closely without observers, is having quite a trouble dealing with Violence's dark templars. It seems like Closely lost all of his armies!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
26:02 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
26:14 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:48 Attempting to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:05 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.
27:28 Violence seems to have the more superior dragoon micro! Closely's dragoons are melting away!Closely's defense bends, then snaps. Violence takes the middle of the game.
27:57 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
28:17 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
28:47 Where is Violence's detector? Closely sends dark templars to harass Violence's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
29:00 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:22 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence takes another base — the economy widens.
29:43 Eager to end the game, Violence moves out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:30 Closely's reavers proved significant advantage in this battle! Violence has no choice but to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
31:08 It seems that Violence only managed to destroy less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
31:23 Closely only destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
31:48 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:16 Violence's army is small compared to Closely!Violence needs production, fast; Closely's army has outgrown his.
32:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:03 Violence had some dark templars but under Closely's observers, they're close to useless! Violence had to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Closely holds Violence.
33:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:50 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
34:09 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
34:25 Violence is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Violence hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:11 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Violence commits and it's the wrong call — Closely cleans it up.
35:43 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
36:00 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
36:29 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:02 Feeling content with the game, Violence is starting to push out with his dragoons!Violence's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:22 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.
37:32 Closely with a nice shuttle-reaver combo together with dragoon, decimates Violence's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Closely breaks Violence's position.
38:09 After that battle, Violence still has most of his army with him.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:36 With excellent skills and micro, Closely managed to fend off Violence while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
39:02 Aaaaaa, Violence's mineral line is stormed by Closely's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Closely. Violence's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
39:24 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
39:33 Violence pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Violence has built comes forward at once.
40:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:21 All of a sudden, Closely has no armies left while Violence is continuing to push across the map!Violence wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:51 Violence destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Closely's army has been decimated.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
41:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Closely destroyed only less than half of Violence's army.Closely clips Violence's army — real damage, but Violence fights on.
41:26 Where is Closely's detector? Violence sends dark templars to harass Closely's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Violence. Closely's economy takes a real hit.
41:50 Violence's forces appear to be larger compared to Closely's!Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
42:33 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.Everything Closely has built comes forward at once.
42:53 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Violence crosses the map with everything.
43:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:43 Violence's archons lead the way through Closely's line and nothing holds.The final army does its work — Violence breaks Closely late.
44:00 About half of Closely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Violence's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:11 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
44:45 Archons made, storms ready, upgrades done: Violence moves out.This is the big one — Violence commits the late-game army.
45:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:35 Storm on the choke — Violence walks into it and Closely holds comfortably.Violence throws the endgame army in and Closely simply refuses to lose.
45:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.Violence keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:12 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
46:33 Closely pushes with reavers in the shuttles and templar behind the goon line.This is the big one — Closely commits the late-game army.
47:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:20 Storm on the choke — Closely walks into it and Violence holds comfortably.Closely throws the endgame army in and Violence simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Violence edges ahead on army strength.
47:59 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.Closely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:17 Closely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Violence pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:31 At the moment, Violence seems to have more units than Closely.Count the units: Violence has the edge over Closely right now.
48:55 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Violence shuts the door on Closely.
49:35 Closely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Violence's army.Closely is badly outgunned — Violence's force is a size larger.
49:42 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:29 Violence's carriers are untouchable now and Closely concedes the map.There's no rebuilding from that. Violence's late-game push decides it.
50:57 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Violence edges ahead on army strength.
51:26 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
51:52 Closely tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Violence's economy.Good instincts from Violence; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:09 Closely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Closely taps.
That's the game: Violence defeats Closely, settled in the late game.
G6 WIN Destination battle report ▾
■ Closely
■ Violence
army value
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■ Violence
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Closely spawns in Blue at s1 while Violence spawns in Teal at s2.Closely in Blue at s1. Violence in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Closely gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Scouting done, plans revealed: Closely's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Violence's 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:22 Closely warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Closely expands.
1:40 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Closely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Violence decides to move out with his armies.Violence tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:47 Closely kills off all of Violence's offensive dragoons.Violence's early gamble buys nothing — Closely's defense was already in place.
4:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence clips Closely's army — real damage, but Closely fights on.
4:48 With excellent skills and micro, Violence managed to fend off Closely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
5:30 Closely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
5:56 Violence decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Violence pushes.
6:18 Closely appears to have more army than Violence!Count the units: Closely has the edge over Violence right now.
7:07 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:39 Violence warps in a nexus.Quietly, Violence adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:30 With beautiful placement, Closely successfully fends off Violence's attacks.Closely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
9:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Violence destroyed only less than half of Closely's army.Violence takes a bite out of Closely's force and backs off.
9:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Violence seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Closely — the losses are light.
10:14 Closely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Closely crosses the map with everything.
10:34 Violence decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Violence: the first units are already marching.
11:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:37 Closely kills off Violence's dragoons with some nice micro!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Closely as the game develops.
12:17 About half of Violence's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Closely's force stays on that battlefield.
12:44 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
13:12 Violence's nexus has been destroyed by Closely.Closely finds the weak point and Violence's new base is gone.
13:59 Closely decides to push out with his dragoon.Closely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:22 Violence warps in a nexus.Violence plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:29 Violence lost all of his dragoons to Closely!The early pressure works — Closely breaks Violence's front door.
15:57 Violence has lost about half of his army in that battle.Closely pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:34 After that battle, Closely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
🎙 Violence is hanging on by a thread against Closely's army.
16:53 Closely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Closely pushes.
17:32 Closely warps in a nexus.Closely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:51 Violence warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Violence expands.
18:26 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.
19:08 The battle outcome favors Closely as Violence's armies melt into Closely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Closely. The push continues.
19:27 After that battle, Closely destroyed about half of Violence's army.Half of Violence's force is gone — Closely took it apart.
20:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Closely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Violence — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
20:38 Closely is bringing his dragoons, dark templars, observers and shuttle towards the center of the map!Closely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:13 Violence having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Violence looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Closely takes it — the early game decided this one.