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■ Poetic
■ Shepard
army value
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Orange Poetic spawning at s3 and White Shepard spawning at s2.Poetic takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in White.
0:39 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Poetic's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Poetic, 12 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:16 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Shepard starts expanding.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Shepard failed to kill off Poetic's defending marines.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Poetic's defense was already in place.
4:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Poetic decides to move out with his armies.Poetic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:12 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:56 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
7:30 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:26 Shepard failed to kill off Poetic's defending marines.Poetic holds the early rush without blinking.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:05 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:23 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.
11:37 Poetic kills off Shepard's zerglings with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
12:13 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Poetic holds the stronger army for now.
12:44 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Poetic's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Poetic's force and backs off.
13:26 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:50 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
14:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:32 Poetic kills off Shepard's zerglings with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
16:14 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
16:45 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:14 Poetic is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Poetic starts the push.
🎙 Poetic has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
17:53 Currently, neither Poetic nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Poetic and Shepard match each other.
— The late game —
18:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:52 The battle outcome favors Poetic as Shepard's armies melt into Poetic's armies' weapon fire!Shepard's army evaporates. Poetic doesn't even slow down.
19:34 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
20:06 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:28 Poetic is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
Poetic takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
army value
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Purple Shepard spawning at s1 and Yellow Poetic spawning at s2.Shepard in Purple at s1. Poetic in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:32 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Poetic's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Shepard, 14 CC from Poetic.
— The early game —
1:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Attempting to end the game, Poetic moves out with his armies.Poetic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:35 Poetic gains early map control with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:14 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:35 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
6:01 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:38 Poetic decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:00 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Poetic's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Poetic match each other.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:15 Shepard kills off Poetic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Poetic's way of life — Shepard marches on.
8:36 Poetic lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
9:31 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Poetic decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Poetic tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
11:32 Shepard failed to break through Poetic's marine defense line.Poetic holds the early rush without blinking.
12:10 About half of Poetic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
13:16 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
13:43 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:03 Poetic decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:00 Shepard successfully fends off Poetic's attacks.Poetic commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
15:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
🎙 Poetic is a step behind and knows it.
16:05 Poetic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
16:30 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:05 Poetic decides to expand.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
17:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:10 All of a sudden, Poetic has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
18:30 Shepard only destroyed about half of Poetic's army.Shepard cuts Poetic's army in half.
19:17 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:49 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:00 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Poetic has left on the field.
— The late game —
20:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:03 Shepard kills off Poetic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Poetic's way of life — Shepard marches on.
21:31 About half of Poetic's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:19 Poetic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Poetic takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
22:44 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
23:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Poetic taps out!That's it. Poetic looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Poetic taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
army value
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:09 The Blue Poetic spawns at s2 while Red Shepard spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Poetic at s2, Shepard at s3.
0:49 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Poetic's 2 Rax FE.Poetic commits to 2 Rax FE; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:17 Poetic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 Nice placement by Shepard, Poetic can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
4:41 Poetic lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Poetic starts moving out.Poetic tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:43 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:47 Shepard failed to break through Poetic's marine defense line.Poetic holds the early rush without blinking.
8:21 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:42 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:21 Both Poetic and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Poetic and Shepard yet.
9:45 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
10:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:16 Poetic kills off Shepard's zerglings with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Poetic's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:00 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Poetic pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:46 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
13:23 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
13:58 Poetic decides to expand.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:29 Shepard failed to kill off Poetic's defending marines.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Poetic's defense was already in place.
15:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Poetic's force and backs off.
🎙 Poetic has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
16:23 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
17:05 Poetic now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:21 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
18:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:36 Shepard was unable to break through Poetic's M&M group.Poetic absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
19:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
19:31 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Poetic's force stays on that battlefield.
19:54 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:41 Poetic appears to have more army than Shepard!Count the units: Poetic has the edge over Shepard right now.
🎙 Poetic's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
20:56 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
21:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:12 Shepard was out-microed by Poetic and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Poetic cleans it up.
22:48 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 The attack was a success, Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Poetic — more than half the force is gone.
23:44 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 Poetic's army.Good instincts from Poetic; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:09 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shepard types it out: GG.
Shepard taps out. Poetic's early game was simply better.
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
army value
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Shepard spawning at s1 and Orange Poetic spawning at s2.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Poetic answers from s2.
0:50 Poetic opens 1 Rax FE against Shepard's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Poetic answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Poetic decides to expand.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:59 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Poetic failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
4:53 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:21 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Poetic!Shepard is badly outgunned — Poetic's force is a size larger.
5:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:30 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
7:08 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:14 Shepard's zerglings surround Poetic's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
8:45 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:10 It seems that Poetic only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Poetic takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
9:59 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 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.
10:50 Nice control from Shepard! He killed Poetic's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
🎙 Poetic is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
11:21 About half of Poetic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
12:31 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
13:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:24 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
14:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:33 Shepard kills off Poetic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Poetic's way of life — Shepard marches on.
15:17 Poetic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
15:37 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Poetic needs something special here.
16:17 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The late game —
16:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:16 All of a sudden, Poetic has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
17:45 Shepard destroyed more than half of Poetic's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Shepard has erased most of what Poetic brought.
18:15 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
18:52 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:02 Mismicro from Poetic gave opportunity to Shepard! Shepard is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
20:41 Poetic lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
20:58 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:31 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
22:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Poetic GGs!Poetic GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Poetic, settled in the early game.
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
army value
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Poetic spawning at s4 and White Shepard spawning at s1.We're underway — Poetic spawns at s4, Shepard answers from s1.
0:39 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Poetic's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Poetic, 12 Hatch from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:07 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Poetic starts pushing out with his marines.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:58 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:08 Nice control from Shepard! He killed Poetic's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
4:35 Poetic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
5:03 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:51 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Poetic's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Poetic should not take this fight.
6:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:56 Poetic decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:15 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
8:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:55 Nice placement by Shepard, Poetic can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
9:31 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
10:07 Poetic lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
10:44 Attempting to end the game, Poetic moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
11:22 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:21 Shepard successfully fends off Poetic's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
13:29 Shepard destroyed about half of Poetic's army after that battle.Half of Poetic's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
14:04 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:34 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:29 Shepard's zerglings surround Poetic's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
— The late game —
16:16 Shepard only destroyed about half of Poetic's army.Shepard cuts Poetic's army in half.
16:35 Poetic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Poetic takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
17:10 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Poetic is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
17:58 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:01 Shepard's zerglings surround Poetic's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
19:28 The attack was a success, Poetic lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
20:33 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Poetic GGs!That's it. Poetic looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
army value
■ Poetic
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Shepard spawns at s3 while Purple Poetic spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s3, Poetic at s4.
0:37 Poetic gets 2 Rax FE against Shepard's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Shepard, 2 Rax FE from Poetic.
— The early game —
0:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:29 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Poetic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
2:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:56 Mismicro from Poetic gave opportunity to Shepard! Shepard is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Poetic's front door.
3:26 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 It seems that Poetic only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Poetic clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
4:19 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Poetic's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Poetic match each other.
4:34 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:08 Poetic decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Poetic pushes.
5:22 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:56 Poetic decides to expand.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:43 Poetic failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
7:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
7:18 Poetic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:39 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 Poetic feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Poetic: the first units are already marching.
8:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:54 Poetic kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Poetic wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:28 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
9:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Poetic's army.Shepard clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
10:09 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
10:41 Poetic decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Poetic goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:07 Poetic appears to have more army than Shepard!Poetic's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
11:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:54 Poetic places down a command center.More workers, more money: Poetic expands.
12:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:32 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Poetic continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Poetic breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:01 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Poetic's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Poetic's army — real damage, but Poetic fights on.
— The mid game —
14:01 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:25 Poetic now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:00 Poetic's marines forced Shepard's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Poetic absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
15:22 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Poetic's economy is suffering!Poetic looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:44 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:05 Poetic places down a command center.Quietly, Poetic adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:55 Shepard backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Poetic holds Shepard.
18:23 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:16 Zerglings ran past Poetic's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Poetic's economy takes a real hit.
19:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
19:50 Zerglings ran past Poetic's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Poetic looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:25 Zerglings ran past Poetic's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Poetic's foundation.
20:40 Poetic is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Poetic needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
21:18 Poetic places down a command center.Poetic plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:32 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:47 Poetic is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Poetic hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:47 Poetic seems to have run out of scans! Shepard's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Poetic's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
23:14 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
23:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:57 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
24:15 Poetic moves out with his armies.Poetic has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:42 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.
25:13 Poetic seemed like winning the battle but when Shepard's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Shepard won the battle!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Poetic gained nothing for the cost.
25:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
25:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Poetic seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:19 Poetic tried to harass Shepard but Shepard successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:39 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:42 Shepard was unable to break through Poetic's M&M group.Poetic absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
28:00 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
28:14 Poetic destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Poetic clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
28:43 Poetic tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:11 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
29:26 Shepard must macro up quickly or Poetic will just roll him over!Shepard needs production, fast; Poetic's army has outgrown his.
30:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:31 Shepard seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Poetic is totally losing this battle!Poetic's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
30:43 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Poetic's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Poetic's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
31:46 Poetic's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shepard's economy.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:09 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
32:27 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.
32:57 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Poetic's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
33:07 With excellent skills and micro, Poetic managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
33:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
33:54 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:34 Poetic starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Poetic crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:19 Poetic was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Poetic commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
35:39 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
35:58 About half of Poetic's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
36:20 Poetic tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:48 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:32 Shepard kills off Poetic's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Poetic's way of life — Shepard marches on.
38:02 After that battle, Poetic still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Poetic — the losses are light.
38:51 Poetic's command center has been destroyed by Shepard.No reinforcements in time: Poetic watches Shepard level the expansion.
39:27 Shepard has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Poetic.No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
39:51 Seems like Poetic is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Poetic wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
40:05 Poetic tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:30 Currently, neither Shepard nor Poetic appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Poetic match each other.
41:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
41:27 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Shepard commits everything.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
41:52 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Poetic pushes into the swarm.Everything Poetic has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:24 Shepard successfully fends off Poetic's attacks.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
42:46 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Poetic while losing less than half of his army.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:24 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Poetic's army.Shepard cuts Poetic's army in half.
43:42 Poetic dropped some marines into Shepard's mineral line!The raid lands — Poetic chips away at Shepard's foundation.
44:10 Shepard moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
44:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:51 All of a sudden, Poetic has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Poetic's advantage is gone — it's Shepard's game now.
45:26 Poetic has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
45:35 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:09 Shepard moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
46:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:56 All of a sudden, Poetic has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Poetic needs something special here.
47:13 After that battle, Shepard destroyed more than half of Poetic's army.When the smoke clears, Shepard has erased most of what Poetic brought.
47:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Poetic keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:00 Poetic having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Poetic looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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