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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:10 The Purple Shepard spawns at s2 while Red Nearish spawns at s1.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s2, Nearish answers from s1.
0:39 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Nearish answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:41 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:39 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:44 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:20 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.
4:49 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.
5:19 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:38 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
6:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:08 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
7:57 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.
8:26 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.
8:54 It seems like Shepard has more units than Nearish!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Nearish should not take this fight.
9:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:46 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:24 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:44 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:30 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
13:00 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.
13:22 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
14:00 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
14:34 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.
15:06 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:32 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:50 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.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Nearish needs something special here.
16:25 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
17:09 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
17:31 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.
17:55 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:29 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
19:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
19:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:55 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.
20:35 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Nearish needs something special here.
— The late game —
21:11 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:42 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.
22:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:45 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Nearish's observers! Nearish can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
22:59 Nearish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:49 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.
24:16 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Nearish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Nearish, settled in the mid game.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:20 Nearish spawns at s2 in Orange while Shepard spawns at s4 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Nearish at s2, Shepard at s4.
0:31 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Nearish commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:17 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:46 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
4:06 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:31 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.
5:04 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
5:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:13 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
6:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:06 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:32 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:43 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
9:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:30 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
10:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:43 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.
11:19 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
12:10 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
12:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:15 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
13:33 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
14:01 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Shepard starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
15:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:35 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
🎙 Nearish is a step behind and knows it.
16:15 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
17:07 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
17:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
18:08 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
19:03 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:39 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:01 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
20:41 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:46 Nearish failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
22:06 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Half of Nearish's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
22:42 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
23:18 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:44 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:05 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
Nearish taps out. Shepard's mid game was simply better.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (145 lines)
0:11 The Red Shepard spawns at s2 while Yellow Nearish spawns at s1.Shepard takes s2 in Red; across the map, Nearish settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:26 Shepard gets Overpool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Shepard, Forge Fast Expand from Nearish.
— The early game —
1:03 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 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.
2:19 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:51 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.
3:29 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
3:50 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
4:36 Nearish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
4:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:26 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:15 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.
6:29 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
7:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:35 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
8:06 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.
8:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:44 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:51 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Nearish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:58 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.
10:37 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.
11:00 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?
11:14 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:34 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.
12:02 Shepard was out-microed by Nearish and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
12:30 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
12:57 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.
13:14 Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
13:37 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
13:56 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:27 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.
14:48 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Nearish. The push continues.
15:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
15:35 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.
16:04 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:19 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
16:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:23 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Shepard didn't even have a chance against Nearish.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Nearish holds Shepard.
17:41 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:10 After that battle, Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
18:18 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:44 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
19:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
19:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:58 Nearish can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Nearish has no observers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
20:17 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.
20:38 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:09 Nearish tried to harass Shepard but Shepard successfully fends off the harassment.Nearish goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:33 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.
22:01 Nearish starts expanding.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
22:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
22:57 Nearish tried to break into Shepard's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Nearish!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Nearish.
23:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:26 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
24:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
24:17 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.
24:42 Shepard harasses Nearish's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Nearish's foundation.
25:14 In terms of army size, Nearish is behind Shepard!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
25:36 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Shepard looks away for one second and Nearish makes him pay for it.
26:07 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!Nearish gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:25 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.
26:45 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:38 The battle outcome favors Nearish as Shepard's armies melt into Nearish's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Nearish marches on.
28:04 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
28:14 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.
28:51 With a successful harassment, Shepard hurts Nearish's economy.Nearish looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
29:05 Zerglings ran past Nearish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Shepard gets into Nearish's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:34 Nearish appears to have more army than Shepard!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
29:57 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:24 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:09 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.
31:30 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.
31:54 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:21 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:42 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
33:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:27 Nearish's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
33:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:24 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.
34:47 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.Shepard goes for the raid — Nearish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:00 Nearish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
35:34 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.
35:59 Nearish tried to break into Shepard's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Nearish!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
36:08 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.
36:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
37:06 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Nearish's defense line.Shepard goes for the raid — Nearish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:30 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.
38:00 Nearish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:17 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.
38:34 Shepard's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Nearish's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
39:10 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.
39:29 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.
39:45 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.
40:05 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
40:28 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
41:12 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
42:00 Nearish's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Shepard's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Nearish breaks Shepard late.
42:07 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
42:38 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.
42:57 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
43:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Nearish.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
43:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:18 Nearish's storms land on the swarm and Shepard's cracklings die before they reach the line.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Nearish simply refuses to lose.
44:39 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
45:02 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
45:29 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Nearish.This is the big one — Nearish commits the late-game army.
45:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:07 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.
46:35 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:28 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Nearish.This is the big one — Nearish commits the late-game army.
47:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:07 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.
🎙 It's all going Nearish's way right now.
48:36 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
49:13 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.
49:48 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Shepard, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns in Purple at s4 while Shepard spawns in Teal at s1.Nearish in Purple at s4. Shepard in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:51 Shepard gets Overpool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Nearish, Overpool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:13 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:41 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.
3:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:48 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
4:21 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.
5:03 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.
5:21 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Nearish.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
6:06 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
6:27 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.
7:10 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.
7:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
8:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:52 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
10:28 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
11:01 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.
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:55 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Nearish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:38 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
13:37 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
14:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:43 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
16:13 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
16:58 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
17:13 Nearish decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
17:52 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
18:34 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:32 Nearish's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
19:59 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Nearish cuts Shepard's army in half.
— The late game —
20:41 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:11 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Nearish's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
21:42 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
22:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
Nearish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns at s2 in White while Nearish spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s2, Nearish at s1.
0:38 Shepard opens Overpool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard commits to Overpool; Nearish answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
3:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:38 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:13 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.
4:52 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.
5:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
5:38 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
6:18 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
7:23 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
7:55 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:30 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
8:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:21 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?
9:48 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 It seems like Shepard has more units than Nearish!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
11:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:33 Shepard successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.Nearish commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
11:49 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
12:33 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:55 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.
13:24 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:51 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
14:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:08 Nearish failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
15:30 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.
16:09 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Nearish has left on the field.
16:31 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
17:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
17:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:55 Shepard's zerglings surround Nearish's archons while Shepard's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shepard!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
18:28 Nearish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:13 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
19:25 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:44 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
21:11 Nearish lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
22:12 Nearish's nexus has been destroyed by Shepard.Shepard finds the weak point and Nearish's new base is gone.
22:29 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Shepard's economy.Nearish knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
23:04 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:13 Nearish spawns in Teal at s1 while Shepard spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s2.
0:27 Nearish opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.Nearish commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:58 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
2:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 Shepard failed to kill off Nearish's defending zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
3:36 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.
4:14 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:22 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
4:48 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
5:21 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:04 Nearish failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
6:28 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.
6:57 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.
7:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
7:28 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
7:55 Nearish must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
8:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:44 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:08 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.
9:34 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.
9:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:30 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:41 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.
11:04 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:01 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 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.
12:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:06 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.
13:29 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.
13:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:16 Shepard burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Nearish's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Nearish.
14:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
15:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:33 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.Shepard knocks, Nearish answers. No damage done.
15:58 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.
16:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
16:43 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:05 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.
17:30 Nearish starts expanding.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:06 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.
18:39 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
19:18 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Nearish.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:40 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.
20:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:31 Nearish failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
20:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:09 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
21:39 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Nearish's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Shepard.
22:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:32 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:54 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:29 Nearish's speedlots dealt with Shepard's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Nearish successfully fended against Shepard's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Nearish holds Shepard.
23:54 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.
24:29 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.
24:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Nearish's foundation.
25:07 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:57 Shepard failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Shepard's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Shepard is backing off!Nearish absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
26:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:41 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.
27:21 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
27:39 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
28:03 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.
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.
28:53 Shepard burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Nearish's push!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
29:14 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.
29:30 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.
29:52 Nearish is leading the game with more expansions than Shepard.Nearish is out-expanding Shepard — the money game is tilting.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:14 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:52 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:34 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
32:03 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.
32:15 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
32:41 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:12 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:41 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.
34:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:35 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.
35:05 Nearish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:15 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:53 Nearish has more expansions than Shepard.Nearish is out-expanding Shepard — the money game is tilting.
36:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
36:33 Nearish can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Nearish has no observers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Nearish gained nothing for the cost.
36:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
37:45 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!The raid lands — Nearish chips away at Shepard's foundation.
38:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:50 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.
39:12 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.
39:44 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:15 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
40:22 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:09 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:45 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.
42:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
42:21 Nearish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Shepard's economy.Nearish goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:52 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
43:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:40 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.
44:08 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
44:58 It seems like Shepard has more units than Nearish!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
45:16 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Nearish moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Nearish moves out to end it.
45:44 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
46:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
46:20 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Nearish has no observers left. The push stalls.Nearish throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
46:56 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
47:04 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:27 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
48:10 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Shepard's ultralisks cannot get through.Nearish holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:53 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.
49:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
49:25 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:52 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
50:12 It seems like Shepard has more units than Nearish!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
50:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
50:58 Nearish's storms land on the swarm and Shepard's cracklings die before they reach the line.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Nearish simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:18 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.
51:43 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
52:21 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.
52:40 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
53:09 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Nearish is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
53:18 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.
53:45 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
54:18 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
54:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:05 Plague on the templar, and Shepard's ultralisks walk straight through Nearish.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Nearish late.
55:33 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:42 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.
56:13 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nearish types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Nearish, settled in the late game.
Head to head
64 games
Nearish
28 – 36
Shepard