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Games
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■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Green Shepard spawns at s1 while Blue Nearish spawns at s2.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Nearish answers from s2.
0:42 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Shepard shows 12 Hatch — Nearish has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
4:41 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
5:12 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
5:32 Shepard must macro up quickly or Nearish will just roll him over!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
6:17 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:43 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
7:46 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
8:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:51 Shepard was out-microed by Nearish and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
— The mid game —
9:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
10:05 After that battle, Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
10:30 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:11 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
11:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:15 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
13:00 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:15 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
14:08 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
14:31 Both Shepard and Nearish appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Nearish yet.
15:04 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.
15:48 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:06 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Nearish cuts Shepard's army in half.
16:43 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
17:22 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nearish has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
17:55 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:23 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
18:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:29 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!Shepard's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
20:12 Nearish looks beastly after destroying more than half of Shepard's army.When the smoke clears, Nearish has erased most of what Shepard brought.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Nearish closes it out over Shepard.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:17 Nearish spawns at s1 in Orange while Shepard spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s2.
0:34 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Nearish's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:23 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:47 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Nearish's line. Great positioning.
4:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
4:55 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Nearish cuts Shepard's army in half.
5:24 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
7:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:35 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
8:16 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
8:49 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
9:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:31 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Nearish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
10:53 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
11:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:03 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:36 Shepard's army is small compared to Nearish!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
13:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:37 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
14:03 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
14:30 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:13 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:37 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
16:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
17:15 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
17:53 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:21 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
19:03 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:33 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
20:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:34 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!Nearish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:56 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:47 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
22:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shepard taps out. Nearish's early game was simply better.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (163 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in Yellow at s2 while Nearish spawns in Orange at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s2, Nearish at s3.
0:42 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
2:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:55 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Nearish continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:00 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:17 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
4:38 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:19 Nearish is leading the game with more expansions than Shepard.Economically it's Nearish's game right now; Shepard is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:28 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
6:52 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
7:16 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:32 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:51 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Nearish continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:01 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:28 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:48 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Nearish's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Nearish yet.
10:11 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:17 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
11:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:04 Shepard failed to kill off Nearish's defending zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
12:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:24 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
13:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:08 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
14:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
14:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
15:25 Shepard's army is small compared to Nearish!Shepard is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
15:35 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:11 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:25 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
17:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:30 Shepard successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Nearish home with nothing.
18:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
18:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:35 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 Nearish's army.Good instincts from Nearish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:06 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:33 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:24 Shepard brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Nearish had the observers and archons to deal with. Nearish successfully defended Shepard's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Nearish holds Shepard.
20:48 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:04 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
22:00 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:08 Where is Shepard's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
22:43 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:11 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Nearish!Shepard is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
23:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:53 Shepard's massive number of speedlings stopped Nearish's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Shepard!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
24:08 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:37 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:02 Where is Shepard's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Nearish gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:14 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Nearish's defense line.Shepard knocks, Nearish answers. No damage done.
25:48 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
26:16 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:47 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
27:16 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
27:49 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
28:09 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
28:33 Zerglings ran past Nearish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Nearish looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
28:40 Zerglings ran past Nearish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
29:12 Nearish's army is small compared to Shepard!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
29:42 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Nearish's defense line.Good instincts from Nearish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:02 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:37 A few beautiful storms from Nearish turned the battle around! Nearish won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
31:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:42 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:57 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:25 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:15 Shepard's massive number of speedlings stopped Nearish's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Shepard!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Nearish.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:37 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
33:52 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
34:16 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
34:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:56 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:46 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Shepard marches on.
36:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
36:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:57 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:19 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:03 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
38:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
38:55 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
39:24 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Shepard right now.
— The late game —
39:42 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
40:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:48 The corsairs cleared the sky and Nearish's ground army does the rest to Shepard.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
41:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
41:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:07 Shepard's hatchery has been destroyed by Nearish.Nearish finds the weak point and Shepard's new base is gone.
42:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:49 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
42:59 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:51 The corsairs cleared the sky and Nearish's ground army does the rest to Shepard.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
44:16 Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Nearish cuts Shepard's army in half.
44:34 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
45:15 Nearish shot down Shepard's hatchery.The base falls. Nearish rips Shepard's economy back a full step.
45:30 Nice try from Shepard to harass Nearish, but Nearish's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Nearish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
46:20 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:30 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Nearish.Max supply, full upgrades: Nearish moves out to end it.
46:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:34 The corsairs cleared the sky and Nearish's ground army does the rest to Shepard.The final army does its work — Nearish breaks Shepard late.
47:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
48:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:32 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:19 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Nearish walks through Shepard's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
49:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
50:03 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
50:30 Currently, neither Shepard nor Nearish appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Nearish yet.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:48 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Nearish moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Nearish commits the late-game army.
51:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:33 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
51:56 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
52:57 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Nearish moves on the hatcheries.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
53:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:30 Shepard ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Nearish is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Nearish's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nearish has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
53:55 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
54:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
54:54 Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
55:17 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: Nearish defeats Shepard, settled in the late game.
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■ Shepard
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Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:20 Nearish spawns at s3 in Yellow while Shepard spawns at s2 in White.Nearish takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in White.
0:27 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Nearish shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:49 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:58 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
3:15 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
3:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
4:03 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
4:34 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:13 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:20 Nearish failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
6:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:12 Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:32 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
8:49 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:38 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
10:13 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
10:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:28 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
11:45 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:44 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:16 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
13:47 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:13 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:36 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
15:05 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
15:18 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
16:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
16:42 Shepard micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Nearish's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
17:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:13 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:39 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:29 Shepard's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Nearish's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
18:57 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
19:31 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
19:42 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:31 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Nearish's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Shepard marches on.
20:53 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
21:51 Nearish decides to expand.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
22:31 Where is Shepard's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
22:48 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
23:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:42 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Nearish's observers! Nearish can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
24:15 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:01 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:55 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Nearish's observers! Nearish can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
26:10 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
26:43 Nearish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Nearish clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
26:50 Shepard destroys Nearish's nexus, denying expansions.Shepard finds the weak point and Nearish's new base is gone.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:19 Shepard appears to have more army than Nearish!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
27:53 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
28:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
28:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:05 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:52 Shepard's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Nearish's army.Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
30:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:42 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:49 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Nearish goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:18 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:11 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
32:26 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:54 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
33:47 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:42 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
34:56 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
35:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:01 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:40 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.
37:03 Shepard scourged some of Nearish's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
37:21 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
37:43 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:11 Shepard appears to have more army than Nearish!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
— The late game —
38:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Nearish.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
38:50 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
39:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:44 Shepard's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Nearish loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
40:02 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
40:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:00 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Nearish.
41:25 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:03 Plague on the templar, and Shepard's ultralisks walk straight through Nearish.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
42:40 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
42:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
43:19 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Shepard's economy.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
43:42 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:40 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Nearish's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:05 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
45:15 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
45:51 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
46:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:26 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
46:53 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
47:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
47:43 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
48:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Nearish, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Shepard spawns at s2 while Teal Nearish spawns at s3.Shepard in Yellow at s2. Nearish in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Shepard shows 12 Hatch — Nearish has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:45 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Nearish decides to start pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:46 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
5:16 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:35 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
6:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:36 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
7:58 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:33 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
11:18 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
11:51 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
12:20 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Nearish.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
12:54 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
13:17 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
13:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:10 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
14:51 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:43 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
16:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:19 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!Nearish's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
17:54 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Nearish destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
— The mid game —
18:57 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
20:04 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Nearish's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Nearish's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
20:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
21:34 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!That's it. Nearish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Nearish.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:20 Nearish spawns in Orange at s2 while Shepard spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Nearish at s2, Shepard at s1.
0:46 Shepard gets Overpool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Nearish commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:21 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:30 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:10 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:19 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Nearish's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Nearish's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
4:55 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:13 It seems like Shepard has more units than Nearish!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
6:41 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
7:17 Shepard starts expanding.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:56 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
8:29 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
9:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:31 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
10:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:52 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:22 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
11:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:48 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
13:13 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
13:56 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:27 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:02 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Nearish's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
16:47 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
17:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:50 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
18:39 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Nearish needs something special here.
19:04 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nearish types it out: GG.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Nearish.
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Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns at s1 in Orange while Nearish spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Nearish answers from s2.
0:42 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Shepard commits to 12 Hatch; Nearish answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:01 Shepard starts expanding.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:39 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Nearish continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
4:13 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:35 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:48 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Shepard must macro up quickly or Nearish will just roll him over!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
6:54 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:44 Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
8:30 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 Shepard starts expanding.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:43 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:26 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:16 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Nearish as the game develops.
12:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
12:22 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
12:50 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:48 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
14:34 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
15:24 Shepard's hatchery has been destroyed by Nearish.The base falls. Nearish rips Shepard's economy back a full step.
16:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Nearish has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
16:40 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:01 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
17:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:11 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!Shepard's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
18:25 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:56 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:44 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
19:59 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:28 It seems like Nearish has more units than Shepard!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
21:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
21:41 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
21:58 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Nearish — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
22:44 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
23:13 Nearish shot down Shepard's hatchery.The base falls. Nearish rips Shepard's economy back a full step.
23:30 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 Nearish's army.Good instincts from Nearish; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Nearish closes it out over Shepard.
Head to head
63 games
Nearish
26 – 37
Shepard