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Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns in Purple at s1 while Shepard spawns in Yellow at s3.Nearish takes s1 in Purple; across the map, Shepard settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:37 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Nearish's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:17 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:44 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
3:25 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.
3:44 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Nearish marches on.
4:11 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.
4:48 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.
5:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:46 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
6:21 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
7:08 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:07 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
8:41 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:05 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.
9:34 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:05 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.
11:36 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nearish is a step behind and knows it.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:37 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.
13:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:23 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
14:42 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
15:29 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.
15:48 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:20 Nearish is having a hard time catching up with Shepard's number of expansions.Nearish is starving on bases while Shepard spreads across the map.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
16:59 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
17:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:05 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Nearish's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
18:29 The attack was a success, Nearish lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
18:52 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.
19:35 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?
20:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
20:40 Shepard micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Nearish's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
21:02 Nearish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:29 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:20 Nearish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nearish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Nearish.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:11 The Teal Shepard spawns at s1 while Yellow Nearish spawns at s2.Shepard in Teal at s1. Nearish in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 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?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 Nearish decides to start pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:00 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
3:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:44 Shepard failed to kill off Nearish's defending zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
3:57 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.
4:24 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:59 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
5:21 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.
5:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:06 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
6:33 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:48 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
7:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:35 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
8:08 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:31 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:14 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
9:30 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.
10:04 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.
10:21 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:36 Currently, neither Shepard nor Nearish appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Nearish match each other.
10:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:37 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Nearish doesn't even slow down.
11:48 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:18 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.
12:44 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:05 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:20 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
14:43 Nearish made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Shepard's hydralisks! Shepard has to back off!Nearish absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
15:03 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
15:28 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:55 Nearish appears to have more army than Shepard!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Shepard right now.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:16 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.
16:43 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.
17:01 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:50 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Nearish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
18:01 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
18:35 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.
18:55 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.
19:21 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:06 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Nearish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
20:29 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:57 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
21:34 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:57 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.
22:38 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:19 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.
23:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:05 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:15 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Nearish knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
24:47 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.
25:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:27 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Nearish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
26:08 Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
26:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:50 Shepard harasses Nearish's economy and gets ahead of the game.Shepard gets into Nearish's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:34 Nearish starts expanding.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
28:26 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
28:34 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
29:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:33 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Nearish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
29:47 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.
30:17 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
30:46 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
31:08 Shepard must macro up quickly or Nearish will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
31:31 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.
31:45 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.
32:19 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.
32:43 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
33:05 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:39 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.
34:21 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.
34:45 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
34:59 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Nearish's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:16 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
35:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:06 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.
36:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
36:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:36 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
38:03 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.
38:30 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.
38:46 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
39:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
39:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
40:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
40:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:57 Nearish's massive number of speedlots slice through Shepard's zerglings and hydralisks.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Nearish takes the middle of the game.
41:12 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
41:46 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.
42:05 Nearish destroys Shepard's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Nearish rips Shepard's economy back a full step.
42:18 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.
42:53 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
43:08 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Nearish moves on the hatcheries.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
43:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:00 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Nearish has no observers left. The push stalls.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:19 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:53 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.
45:07 Zerglings ran past Nearish's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Nearish's foundation.
45:31 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
46:03 It seems like Nearish has more units than Shepard!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
46:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:39 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Nearish marches on.
47:06 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
47:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Nearish's foundation.
48:07 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Nearish moves on the hatcheries.Everything Nearish has built comes forward at once.
48:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:08 Shepard's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Nearish backs off.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
49:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:42 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.
50:18 Shepard successfully harasses Nearish's economy.Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Nearish's economy takes a real hit.
50:32 Shepard harasses Nearish's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Nearish's foundation.
51:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Nearish's economy is suffering!Nearish looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nearish holds the stronger army for now.
51:24 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:41 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Nearish's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Nearish yet.
52:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
52:31 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Nearish walks through Shepard's army.The final army does its work — Nearish breaks Shepard late.
53:03 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
53:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
53:47 Shepard tried to harass Nearish but Nearish successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Shepard.
54:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard taps out. Nearish's late game was simply better.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (138 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns in Blue at s1 while Shepard spawns in Green at s2.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s2.
0:29 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Nearish shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:48 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:02 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.
3:31 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:53 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.
4:15 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
4:43 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:55 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:20 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:03 Shepard failed to kill off Nearish's defending zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
6:38 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Nearish!Shepard needs production, fast; Nearish's army has outgrown his.
7:42 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
8:15 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
8:37 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
8:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:12 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.Nearish commits and it's the wrong call — Shepard cleans it up.
9:46 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.
10:18 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:41 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:55 Nearish decides to start pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:13 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
11:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:01 Nearish failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
12:26 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:52 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
13:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
— The mid game —
13:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Nearish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Nearish starts the push.
14:12 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.
14:35 Shepard is leading the game with more expansions than Nearish.Shepard runs 1 more bases than Nearish. That compounds.
14:53 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
15:20 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.
15:44 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.
16:04 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:41 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:04 Shepard scouted Nearish's attempt to harass!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:13 Nearish is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Nearish's raiders are needed on defense.
17:40 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Nearish knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
18:20 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.
18:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:49 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.
19:23 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:15 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
20:39 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:54 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
21:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:50 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!Nearish's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
22:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:36 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.
23:05 Nearish casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:24 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:11 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.
24:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:48 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:25 Shepard successfully blocked Nearish from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Nearish.
25:46 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:31 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.
27:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:38 Where is Shepard's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Nearish gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:06 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.
28:32 It seems like Shepard has more units than Nearish!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Nearish should not take this fight.
28:56 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.
29:20 Nearish made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Shepard's hydralisks! Shepard has to back off!Nearish absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
29:39 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.
30:10 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
30:30 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Nearish gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:06 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.
31:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:41 Shepard micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Nearish's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
32:05 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:48 Where is Shepard's detector? Nearish sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Shepard looks away for one second and Nearish makes him pay for it.
33:26 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.
33:53 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:39 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.
35:08 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
35:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:51 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.
36:11 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:49 Shepard was out-microed by Nearish and loses all his attacking forces.Nearish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
37:26 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.
37:36 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:01 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.
38:28 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.
38:54 In terms of army size, Nearish and Shepard are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
39:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:39 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.
40:16 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:44 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.
41:05 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.
— The late game —
41:15 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:03 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.
42:36 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.
43:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
43:14 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
43:40 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
44:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:35 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!Nearish's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
44:56 Nearish has 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.
45:32 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.
45:39 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
46:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:37 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Nearish wide open.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Nearish late.
46:56 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:23 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
47:47 Shepard destroys Nearish's nexus, denying expansions.Shepard finds the weak point and Nearish's new base is gone.
48:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!Nearish types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Nearish, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns at s1 in Red while Nearish spawns at s2 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s1, Nearish at s2.
0:43 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard shows 12 Pool — Nearish has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
2:00 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:33 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:30 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.
4:19 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.
4:32 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.
5:17 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:48 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:09 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:44 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:33 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
8:05 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.
8:46 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.
9:14 It seems like Nearish has more units than Shepard!Nearish's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
9:41 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:20 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Nearish pushes.
10:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:20 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Nearish as the game develops.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 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.
12:33 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:59 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
13:44 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:48 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.
15:18 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
15:37 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:09 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
17:10 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.
— The late game —
17:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:17 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 Shepard must macro up quickly or Nearish will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
19:16 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:34 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.
20:20 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nearish's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
20:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
21:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:35 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.
22:10 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
22:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
23:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
Nearish takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Nearish spawns at s4 in Orange while Shepard spawns at s3 in Green.Nearish in Orange at s4. Shepard in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:44 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 —
1:11 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
1:50 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 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.
2:47 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:55 Nearish failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:38 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.
5:05 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.
5:48 Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:20 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:37 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
7:22 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:50 Shepard starts expanding.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:02 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Nearish's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
9:30 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.
10:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:50 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:05 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
11:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:13 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
13:01 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.
13:22 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.
13:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:34 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:00 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:04 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Shepard marches on.
16:51 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
17:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
17:59 Currently, neither Nearish nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Nearish and Shepard yet.
— The mid game —
18:23 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:34 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.
20:04 Nearish lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:45 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.
21:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Nearish.
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Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 The Teal Shepard spawns at s2 while Orange Nearish spawns at s3.Shepard takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Nearish settles in at s3 in Orange.
0:44 Nearish opens 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 —
1:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:46 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 With beautiful placement, Nearish successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Nearish cleans it up.
4:12 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:39 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
5:03 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.
5:42 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:34 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:31 Shepard failed to break Nearish's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Nearish's defense was already in place.
8:15 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:35 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
9:04 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
9:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:03 Nearish was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
10:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
11:12 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.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
11:33 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
12:15 Eager to end the game, Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:18 Shepard failed to kill off Nearish's defending zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:03 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
14:38 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
15:00 Nearish decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:45 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Nearish — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:33 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
17:01 Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
17:50 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:11 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:49 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
19:08 Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:41 Nearish's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Count the units: Nearish has the edge over Shepard right now.
20:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
20:50 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Nearish is continuing to push across the map!Nearish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:07 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Nearish's force stays on that battlefield.
21:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
22:18 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.
— The mid game —
22:45 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.
23:18 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 —
23:43 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Nearish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Nearish breaks Shepard's position.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
24:06 The attack was a success, Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.Nearish limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
24:47 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
25:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Nearish defeats Shepard, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:15 Nearish spawns in Blue at s3 while Shepard spawns in Orange at s1.Nearish in Blue at s3. Shepard in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Pool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Nearish, 12 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:21 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Shepard starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:19 Nearish decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Nearish crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:45 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
5:07 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:51 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:27 Nearish must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Nearish is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
6:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:59 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
8:14 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.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
9:12 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:50 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 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.
11:22 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
12:00 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
12:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:30 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
14:51 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
15:22 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.
16:07 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Nearish needs something special here.
16:33 Nearish starts expanding.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:27 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.
17:56 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:27 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.
19:14 Shepard shot down Nearish's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Nearish watches Shepard level the expansion.
19:42 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
20:08 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:41 Nearish must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
20:57 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.
21:46 Shepard kills off Nearish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
22:12 Nearish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:41 It seems that Nearish only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Nearish takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
23:18 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.
Head to head
63 games
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Shepard