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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:12 The game starts with White Shepard spawning at s2 and Orange Nearish spawning at s1.Shepard takes s2 in White; across the map, Nearish settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:41 Nearish gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Shepard, Forge Fast Expand from Nearish.
— The early game —
1:31 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.
1:58 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
2:33 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?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:11 Nearish starts pushing across the map.Nearish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:27 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Nearish's early zealot pressure.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:56 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
5:42 About half of Nearish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
6:17 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:43 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
7:54 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:01 Nearish failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
9:38 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.
10:31 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:53 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:02 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
12:54 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:24 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
— The late game —
14:02 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:00 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.
15:48 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
16:26 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.
16:57 Nearish's army is small compared to Shepard!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
17:27 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
18:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!Nearish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Nearish taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (32 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Orange Nearish spawning at s3 and Teal Shepard spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Nearish at s3, Shepard at s1.
0:51 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Nearish commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:20 Nearish starts expanding.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:58 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:22 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:13 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.
4:46 Shepard was out-microed by Nearish and loses all his attacking forces.Nearish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
6:16 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.
6:49 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
7:22 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
8:09 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:16 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
10:45 Nearish destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Nearish took it apart.
11:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
— The late game —
12:13 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:29 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
14:20 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:43 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.
15:35 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:18 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shepard types it out: GG.
Shepard taps out. Nearish's early game was simply better.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in Purple at s3 while Nearish spawns in Red at s1.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s3, Nearish answers from s1.
0:45 Shepard opens Overpool against Nearish's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard commits to Overpool; Nearish answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:16 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Nearish.Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Nearish should not take this fight.
4:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:21 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
5:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard clips Nearish's army — real damage, but Nearish fights on.
5:27 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:14 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:26 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
7:02 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nearish edges ahead on army strength.
7:30 Shepard starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
8:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:44 Nearish kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Nearish holds the early rush without blinking.
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:22 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:51 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Nearish: the first units are already marching.
11:16 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Nearish!Shepard is badly outgunned — Nearish's force is a size larger.
11:48 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.
12:29 Nearish kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Nearish marches on.
13:07 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Nearish pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:44 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:15 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:49 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
15:04 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:24 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Nearish's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Nearish's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Nearish's way right now.
16:45 Nearish only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Nearish cuts Shepard's army in half.
17:23 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.
17:49 Nearish shot down Shepard's hatchery.Shepard's expansion burns — Nearish tears it down.
18:17 Nearish moves out with his armies.Nearish has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
19:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:54 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.
20:38 After that battle, Nearish destroyed more than half of Shepard's army.When the smoke clears, Nearish has erased most of what Shepard brought.
— The late game —
21:15 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Nearish's army.
21:35 Nearish destroys Shepard's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Nearish rips Shepard's economy back a full step.
22:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Nearish closes it out over Shepard.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:12 The Green Nearish spawns at s3 while Purple Shepard spawns at s1.Nearish takes s3 in Green; across the map, Shepard settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:46 Nearish opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Nearish shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 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.
2:05 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.
2:45 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:53 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
4:22 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.
4:40 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.
5:25 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:40 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
6:10 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:47 Nearish failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
8:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:14 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:56 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.
10:24 Nearish is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Nearish is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
11:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:35 Nearish failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
12:19 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.
12:54 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?
13:19 Shepard decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
13:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:28 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
15:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Nearish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
15:27 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.
16:11 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.
🎙 Nearish is a step behind and knows it.
16:39 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
17:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:32 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Nearish's dragoons.Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
17:55 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
18:25 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.
18:56 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?
19:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:00 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.
🎙 Nearish is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
20:38 Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army after that battle.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
— The late game —
20:58 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
21:31 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!That's it. Nearish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Nearish taps out. Shepard's mid game was simply better.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (82 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Yellow Shepard spawning at s2 and Orange Nearish spawning at s3.Shepard in Yellow at s2. Nearish in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Shepard gets 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 —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:33 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:33 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:12 Nearish kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Nearish breaks Shepard's front door.
3:47 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.
4:02 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:49 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:03 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:36 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:05 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:58 Nearish failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
7:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
7:40 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Nearish's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Nearish's force and backs off.
8:09 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
8:50 Nearish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:44 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Nearish's front door.
9:54 After that battle, Nearish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
11:01 Nearish's army is small compared to Shepard!Nearish needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
11:16 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:49 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:51 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
13:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:42 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Nearish's zealots!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
14:03 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:38 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:01 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:47 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Shepard didn't even have a chance against Nearish.Nearish absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
16:27 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
16:37 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
17:08 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.
17:49 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:58 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 a step behind and knows it.
18:32 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Nearish's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Nearish right now.
19:01 Shepard decides to expand.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
19:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:47 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.
20:20 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
20:58 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.
21:25 Nice try from Shepard to harass Nearish, but Nearish's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Nearish shuts the door on Shepard.
21:44 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:16 Looks like Nearish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Nearish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
22:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:05 Shepard successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
— The late game —
23:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:49 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
24:32 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
24:51 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.
25:25 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.
25:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
26:48 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Nearish's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
27:02 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.
27:42 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
28:09 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Nearish. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
28:34 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.
28:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:28 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.
29:49 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Half of Nearish's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
30:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Nearish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Nearish has left on the field.
30:48 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Nearish's high templars!The raid lands — Nearish chips away at Shepard's foundation.
31:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Nearish taps out!Nearish types it out: GG.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Nearish, settled in the mid game.
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
army value
■ Nearish
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The Blue Nearish spawns at s1 while Red Shepard spawns at s2.We're underway — Nearish spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s2.
0:36 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 —
1:06 Nearish warps in a nexus.Nearish takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Nearish is pushing out with his zealots.Nearish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:48 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Nearish failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 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.
4:48 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.
5:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
5:53 Nearish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Nearish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:32 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:04 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Nearish.Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Nearish should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:36 Nearish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Nearish expands.
7:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:30 Nearish failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Nearish's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
9:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
9:37 With excellent skills and micro, Nearish managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:59 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:45 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.
11:20 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.
11:41 Shepard only destroyed about half of Nearish's army.Shepard cuts Nearish's army in half.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
12:41 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.
13:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:57 Nearish lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Nearish wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
14:23 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
14:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Nearish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
15:16 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
15:51 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
16:51 All of a sudden, Nearish has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Nearish's way of life — Shepard marches on.
17:26 Nearish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
17:54 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.
18:25 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?
19:01 Nearish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Nearish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:14 Nearish failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Nearish's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
20:35 Nearish lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Nearish — the losses are light.
21:44 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Nearish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Nearish taps.
Nearish taps out. Shepard's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
64 games
Nearish
28 – 36
Shepard