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■ Shepard
■ Abseil
army value
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (121 lines)
0:07 Abseil spawns at s1 in Yellow while Shepard spawns at s2 in White.Abseil takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in White.
0:37 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Abseil's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Abseil, 12 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:01 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:59 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Abseil!Shepard wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
3:36 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
4:38 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:08 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:22 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:58 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.
6:15 With really nice micro, Abseil kills off Shepard's zerglings.Shepard wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
6:42 Abseil only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
7:08 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:33 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
8:06 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
8:36 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Shepard needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
8:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:15 Abseil successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
9:36 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:12 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
10:49 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:22 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
11:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:13 Abseil failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
12:41 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
13:30 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:48 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:40 Abseil made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
15:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
15:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
15:53 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 Abseil's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Shepard.
16:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:45 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:15 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:37 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
17:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:12 Shepard kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Abseil's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
18:38 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:07 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:36 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:53 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:16 Abseil's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Abseil and Shepard yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
21:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:40 Shepard was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
22:13 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:20 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
22:47 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:24 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.Abseil knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
23:40 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:05 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:00 Abseil made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
25:22 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
25:47 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
26:04 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Abseil's defense line.Shepard knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
26:30 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:57 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
27:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:53 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Abseil's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:17 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
28:51 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Abseil clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
28:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Shepard's foundation.
29:21 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Abseil's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
29:50 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:25 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:06 Abseil wiped off Shepard's zerglings, but Shepard had mutalisks popped just in time! Abseil has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Abseil.
31:41 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The late game —
32:28 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Abseil.
32:44 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Abseil's defense line.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:17 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
34:10 Abseil had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Shepard's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Shepard.
34:29 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
34:52 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:43 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind Shepard!Abseil is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
36:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:34 Shepard was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
37:02 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
37:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:42 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Abseil's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
38:45 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
39:35 Abseil failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
39:49 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
40:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
40:45 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:39 Abseil made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Abseil's position.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
41:52 Shepard destroyed more than half of Abseil's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Shepard has erased most of what Abseil brought.
42:15 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
42:36 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by Shepard.No reinforcements in time: Abseil watches Shepard level the expansion.
43:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Abseil types it out: GG.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
army value
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Shepard spawning at s1 and Teal Abseil spawning at s3.Shepard in Purple at s1. Abseil in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:35 Abseil gets 12 Hatch against Shepard's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Shepard, 12 Hatch from Abseil.
— The early game —
1:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 Currently, neither Shepard nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Abseil yet.
3:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:22 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Shepard's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:40 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:44 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
6:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:21 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Abseil's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
7:52 Shepard destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
8:12 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
8:55 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
9:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
9:51 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:25 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:57 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Abseil.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Abseil right now.
11:15 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.
11:55 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Abseil's front door.
12:19 Shepard destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Shepard cuts Abseil's army in half.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 Shepard destroys Abseil's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Shepard rips Abseil's economy back a full step.
14:06 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:35 Abseil starts expanding.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:24 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Abseil's zerglings.Abseil wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
15:52 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Abseil has left on the field.
16:24 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:10 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:13 Abseil with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
18:30 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
19:33 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:09 Abseil must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Abseil is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
20:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
21:17 Abseil failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
21:34 Abseil seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
22:45 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:08 Abseil having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Abseil GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Abseil, settled in the mid game.
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
army value
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:12 Abseil spawns at s4 in Teal while Shepard spawns at s2 in White.We're underway — Abseil spawns at s4, Shepard answers from s2.
0:31 Abseil opens Overpool against Shepard's Overpool.Abseil commits to Overpool; Shepard answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:02 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:03 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:44 Shepard with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Abseil's zerglings!Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:18 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
4:48 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Shepard clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
5:01 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:48 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:00 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:45 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:33 Abseil with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Shepard's front door.
8:05 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
8:50 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:00 Abseil must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Abseil needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
9:33 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:14 Shepard was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:35 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
12:20 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
12:40 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:18 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
13:43 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:06 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Abseil!Shepard wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
15:38 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
16:14 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:31 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
17:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:37 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:07 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:33 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
— The late game —
19:17 Without any further reinforcements, Shepard's expansion is decimated by Abseil's armies.Shepard's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
19:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
20:16 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Shepard's foundation.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
20:44 Abseil is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
21:04 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:47 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
22:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:35 Abseil made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Shepard's position.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
23:15 Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Abseil — more than half the force is gone.
23:44 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:04 Shepard's expansion have been wiped off by Abseil!Abseil finds the weak point and Shepard's new base is gone.
24:45 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Abseil's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Shepard.
25:13 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Abseil takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
army value
■ Shepard
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Shepard spawning at s2 and White Abseil spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s2, Abseil at s1.
0:37 Abseil gets 9 Pool against Shepard's 12 Pool.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Abseil answers with 9 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:59 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:28 Abseil starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
3:01 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.
3:27 Shepard failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
3:51 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:25 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
5:15 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:35 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:14 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
6:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:17 Abseil with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
7:44 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:58 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
8:42 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
8:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:24 Abseil failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
10:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
10:57 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
11:16 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:39 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
12:09 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:10 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
13:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
14:06 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Shepard clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
14:38 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Abseil!Shepard needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:55 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
15:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
16:35 Shepard's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Abseil!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
17:31 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
17:47 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
18:28 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:48 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:11 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:07 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Abseil's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
20:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:56 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:24 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Shepard's foundation.
21:59 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:51 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Shepard's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Abseil marches on.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
23:19 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:46 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:18 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:28 Shepard failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Abseil's mutalisks!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
25:43 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
26:14 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
26:48 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
27:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Abseil closes it out over Shepard.
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0:12 Abseil spawns in Yellow at s3 while Shepard spawns in Teal at s2.Abseil in Yellow at s3. Shepard in Teal at s2. The map is set.
2:13 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Abseil's 9 Pool.Abseil shows 9 Pool — Shepard has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:10 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
6:19 Abseil decides to cheese today.Abseil isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
8:02 Abseil with an aggressive opening starts to attack Shepard.Abseil commits to the cheese — it's at Shepard's door already.
10:16 Abseil plays aggressively but Shepard defends in a very beautiful manner. Abseil loses all of his armies and GGs!Abseil holds the cheese! Shepard's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
Abseil taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (134 lines)
0:07 The Green Shepard spawns at s2 while Blue Abseil spawns at s1.Shepard takes s2 in Green; across the map, Abseil settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:39 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Shepard shows 12 Hatch — Abseil has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:50 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:51 Shepard with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Abseil's front door.
3:16 Shepard only destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
3:41 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
4:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
4:32 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
5:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 Abseil failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
6:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
6:33 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:57 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:34 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:41 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:48 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Abseil commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
9:00 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:37 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:57 Shepard appears to have more army than Abseil!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Abseil right now.
10:23 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
10:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
11:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:57 Abseil failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
12:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:25 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:56 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:35 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Shepard's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
15:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
15:32 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Abseil's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
16:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:48 Zerglings ran past Abseil's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Shepard gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:02 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:33 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:18 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Abseil's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
18:57 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:46 Shepard appears to have more army than Abseil!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
19:53 Abseil successfully blocked Shepard from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Shepard.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Shepard's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Shepard's foundation.
20:59 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
21:06 Abseil starts expanding.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
21:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:00 Shepard wiped off Abseil's zerglings, but Abseil had mutalisks popped just in time! Shepard has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Shepard.
22:23 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
22:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
23:13 Zerglings ran past Abseil's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Shepard gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:35 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.
24:06 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Abseil's defense line.Shepard knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
24:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Abseil's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:57 Zerglings ran past Abseil's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Abseil looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
25:22 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:31 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Abseil.
26:15 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:59 Abseil made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Abseil's position.
27:18 Shepard destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
28:16 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind Shepard!Abseil is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
28:35 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:23 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Abseil's position.
29:36 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:05 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
30:30 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:29 Shepard's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Abseil!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Shepard.
31:42 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:01 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
32:35 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:00 Abseil is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
33:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:44 Shepard had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Abseil's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Abseil.
34:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
35:09 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Shepard's foundation.
35:28 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:14 Abseil had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Shepard's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Shepard.
36:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:35 Shepard scouted Abseil's attempt to harass!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
37:58 Abseil doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Abseil thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
38:11 Abseil is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:47 Seems like Abseil is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Abseil's raiders are needed on defense.
38:55 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Abseil.
39:28 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:22 Shepard attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Abseil remakes and holds.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:31 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:13 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
41:37 Shepard's army is small compared to Abseil!Shepard needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
41:49 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:22 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Abseil is the one who commits.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
42:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:07 Shepard attacked into more larva than he could ever kill. Abseil remakes and holds.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
43:29 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
43:50 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
44:28 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
44:53 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
45:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:29 The mutalisk flock turns and Shepard has to disengage — Abseil holds.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
46:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
46:21 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
46:42 Both hives are up. Abseil moves first.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
47:11 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Shepard, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (87 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Teal Abseil spawning at s2 and Green Shepard spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s2, Shepard at s1.
0:34 Shepard gets Overpool against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Abseil's 12 Hatch against Shepard's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:06 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:28 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
2:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:23 Abseil successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
3:54 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
4:35 Abseil's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Shepard match each other.
5:07 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:06 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:31 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
6:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:18 Abseil with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
7:41 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:04 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
8:30 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:07 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
9:21 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
10:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:52 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Shepard marches on.
11:19 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
11:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
12:04 It seems like Shepard has more units than Abseil!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Abseil right now.
12:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
13:03 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
13:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:53 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Abseil!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
16:05 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
16:50 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
16:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:28 Abseil's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Shepard!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Abseil.
17:56 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Abseil's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:24 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:52 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
20:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:33 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Abseil's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
20:57 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
22:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Shepard's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
22:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Abseil's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Abseil's foundation.
23:13 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
23:54 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
24:34 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
25:08 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Shepard clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
25:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
25:59 Shepard shot down Abseil's hatchery.The base falls. Shepard rips Abseil's economy back a full step.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:19 Abseil is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Abseil is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
26:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:16 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
27:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:14 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.
28:40 Abseil failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Abseil's position.
29:04 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
29:45 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:01 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
30:28 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
30:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:32 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Shepard marches on.
31:56 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
32:26 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!Abseil GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
21 games
Shepard
9 – 12
Abseil