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Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:17 Nearish spawns at s1 in Blue while Shepard spawns at s3 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Nearish at s1, Shepard at s3.
0:40 Nearish opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Nearish shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 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.
3:03 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:58 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:12 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.
5:49 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
6:54 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:28 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:20 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.
— The mid game —
9:13 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:16 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
10:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:54 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
12:23 Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Nearish is far ahead.
12:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
13:22 Shepard's army is small compared to Nearish!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
14:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:40 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
— The late game —
15:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:34 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
16:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
16:42 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
17:16 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 It's all going Nearish's way right now.
17:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:32 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.
18:56 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
19:43 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.
20:05 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 early game.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (165 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns at s1 in Green while Nearish spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Nearish answers from s2.
0:43 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard shows 12 Hatch — Nearish has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
2:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:45 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
3:11 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.
3:32 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.
4:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
4:30 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
5:12 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:57 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
6:23 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
6:39 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.
7:05 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:42 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:00 Both Shepard and Nearish appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Nearish match each other.
8:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:49 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:09 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.
9:26 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.
9:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
10:08 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:42 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.
11:03 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
11:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:59 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
12:17 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:46 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 mid game —
12:53 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.
13:31 Attempting to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:38 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
14:20 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:53 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.
15:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:08 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.
16:23 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Nearish.
16:44 At the moment, Nearish seems to have more units than Shepard.Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Shepard right now.
17:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
17:36 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.
18:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:16 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Nearish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
18:57 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.
19:14 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:28 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!Shepard looks away for one second and Nearish makes him pay for it.
20:01 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Nearish looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
20:38 Shepard successfully blocked Nearish from harassing his economy.Nearish goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:01 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:39 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:13 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
22:38 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:02 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.
23:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
23:54 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.
24:23 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:53 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Nearish's line. Great positioning.
25:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:48 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:12 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:33 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.
27:07 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:19 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 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.
28:12 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.
28:39 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.
28:53 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:10 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
29:43 Currently, Shepard and Nearish appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shepard and Nearish are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:20 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.
30:54 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.
31:17 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
31:50 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.
32:09 Reaver! Reaver! Nearish's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!The raid lands — Nearish chips away at Shepard's foundation.
32:20 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
32:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
33:09 Nearish moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:50 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.
34:16 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.
34:37 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
35:01 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Nearish's army.Shepard knocks, Nearish answers. No damage done.
35:43 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Nearish goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:58 Both Shepard and Nearish appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Nearish yet.
36:10 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Nearish gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:47 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.
37:12 Nearish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:03 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.
38:12 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:41 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:09 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:34 Nearish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:10 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
41:02 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.
41:29 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Shepard.
— The late game —
41:48 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Nearish moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Nearish commits the late-game army.
42:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:26 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Nearish walks through Shepard's army.The final army does its work — Nearish breaks Shepard late.
42:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
43:26 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
43:50 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:57 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
44:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:01 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Shepard's ultralisks cannot get through.Nearish holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:30 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:11 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
46:28 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
46:51 Currently, Shepard and Nearish appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:10 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:32 Shepard spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Nearish is still standing.Nearish holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
47:49 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
48:39 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Shepard.
49:08 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
49:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:03 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
50:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:40 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
51:16 Every gateway is pumping and Nearish starts walking across the map.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
51:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:58 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.
52:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:32 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.
53:03 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.
53:19 It seems like Nearish has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Shepard right now.
53:47 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Shepard.
54:10 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
54:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:50 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Nearish's line. Great positioning.
55:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:39 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
56:18 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
Nearish takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The Green Nearish spawns at s1 while Teal Shepard spawns at s2.Nearish in Green at s1. Shepard in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:32 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Nearish's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:53 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
4:27 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:43 Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:15 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
7:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:45 Shepard was out-microed by Nearish and loses all his attacking forces.Nearish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:46 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.
9:29 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:49 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:29 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:40 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
11:53 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.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
12:44 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.
13:08 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:48 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
14:13 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:13 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.
15:52 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.
16:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 Nearish decides to start pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
17:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:55 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Nearish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
18:42 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:05 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
19:36 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.
20:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
Nearish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:12 Shepard spawns at s1 in Green while Nearish spawns at s3 in Teal.Shepard takes s1 in Green; across the map, Nearish settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:35 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:15 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:34 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:31 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:33 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
3:57 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:17 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
4:53 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:21 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
5:41 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:14 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.
7:50 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.
8:06 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
8:42 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:16 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:34 Nearish must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
10:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:03 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
11:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 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.
12:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
12:48 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:24 Nearish starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
13:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:21 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
14:53 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
15:24 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:06 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.
16:37 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
17:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:01 Nearish was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Nearish commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:56 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:39 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.
— The late game —
19:52 Nearish tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Nearish knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
20:39 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.
21:07 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Nearish should not take this fight.
21:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:44 Shepard's zerglings surround Nearish's archons while Shepard's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shepard!Nearish's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
22:20 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
23:10 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.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
23:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:09 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
24:46 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:13 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.
25:37 Shepard destroys Nearish's nexus, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Nearish watches Shepard level the expansion.
26:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Nearish taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Nearish, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The Blue Nearish spawns at s2 while Yellow Shepard spawns at s1.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s2, Shepard answers from s1.
0:42 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Nearish, 12 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:20 Nearish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:55 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 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?
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 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.
4:38 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.
4:52 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.
5:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:10 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:30 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:02 Nearish desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:25 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
8:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
9:58 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.
10:30 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
10:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:26 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.
🎙 The tide turns. Shepard comes out of that exchange ahead.
12:13 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.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
12:58 In terms of army size, Nearish is behind Shepard!Nearish is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
13:41 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:08 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
15:56 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
16:16 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.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
— The mid game —
16:53 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.
17:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
17:50 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.
18:34 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
19:03 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
19:42 Nearish's nexus has been destroyed by Shepard.Nearish's expansion burns — Shepard tears it down.
20:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!That's it. Nearish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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■ Shepard
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:18 Shepard spawns at s2 in Yellow while Nearish spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s2, Nearish at s1.
0:34 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Shepard, Forge Fast Expand from Nearish.
— The early game —
1:09 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:35 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:08 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
3:34 Shepard's army is small compared to Nearish!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
4:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:47 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.
5:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:53 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:40 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
6:54 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.
7:45 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:03 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:30 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
10:04 Shepard only destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
10:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:02 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Nearish starts moving out.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
12:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:52 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
13:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
14:00 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:16 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
15:45 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:42 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.
17:23 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.
18:00 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 are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
— The mid game —
18:34 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:12 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 early game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 The Blue Nearish spawns at s4 while White Shepard spawns at s2.Nearish takes s4 in Blue; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in White.
0:54 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Nearish commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:26 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:33 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:57 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.The attack shatters on Nearish's line. Great positioning.
4:53 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.
5:29 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.
5:50 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:26 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:10 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Nearish!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
7:30 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:14 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.
9:49 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:09 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:40 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:48 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
13:28 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:03 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:41 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
15:01 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
15:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:55 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
17:35 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
17:58 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Nearish's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
18:40 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:13 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Nearish takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
63 games
Nearish
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Shepard