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■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:09 Shocker spawns at s2 in Yellow while Ion spawns at s1 in White.We're underway — Shocker spawns at s2, Ion answers from s1.
0:45 Shocker opens 14 CC against Ion's 14 Nexus.The builds are down: 14 CC from Shocker, 14 Nexus from Ion.
— The early game —
1:19 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shocker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:00 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:22 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.
3:49 Ion's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Shocker continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Shocker breaks Ion's front door.
4:35 Shocker destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.Shocker cuts Ion's army in half.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
5:55 Shocker figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Shocker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:27 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:17 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Shocker as the game develops.
7:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:13 Shocker's defending marines kills Ion's early goons.Shocker holds the early rush without blinking.
8:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 Eager to end the game, Shocker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shocker pushes.
10:23 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:35 Shocker's defending marines kills Ion's early goons.Shocker holds the early rush without blinking.
11:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Shocker as the game develops.
12:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shocker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
13:09 Shocker's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Shocker has the edge over Ion right now.
13:33 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
14:13 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
14:35 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
15:18 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
15:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:12 Shocker successfully kills off Ion's dragoons with nice marine micro.The early pressure works — Shocker breaks Ion's front door.
16:49 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
18:05 Attempting to end the game, Shocker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shocker crosses the map with everything.
18:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:02 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Ion's army!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Shocker takes the middle of the game.
19:35 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Shocker pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Shocker's army.Ion clips Shocker's army — real damage, but Shocker fights on.
20:44 Shocker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Shocker starts the push.
21:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Ion taps out!Ion types it out: GG.
GG. Shocker closes it out over Ion.
■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:17 Ion spawns in Red at s1 while Shocker spawns in Teal at s2.Ion takes s1 in Red; Shocker settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:51 Ion gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Shocker's Siege Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics against Shocker's Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:04 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shocker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 Currently, neither Ion nor Shocker appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Ion and Shocker yet.
4:06 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.
4:30 Ion fends off Shocker's marines with his dragoons.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
6:07 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
7:29 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
7:55 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
8:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:01 Ion kills off Shocker's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The mid game —
9:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
10:31 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:42 All of a sudden, Shocker has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:15 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shocker is a step behind and knows it.
12:42 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:30 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
14:07 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
14:22 Shocker places down a command center.Quietly, Shocker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:29 All of a sudden, Shocker has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
16:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
17:22 Ion decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Ion has built a commanding army lead — Shocker needs something special here.
18:00 Shocker must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Shocker is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
18:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:04 Shocker lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Shocker's front door.
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:28 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shocker GGs!Shocker types it out: GG.
Shocker taps out. Ion's early game was simply better.
■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Shocker spawning at s2 and Red Ion spawning at s1.Shocker in Blue at s2. Ion in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:46 Shocker opens 2 Fact Vulture against Ion's 14 Nexus.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shocker's 2 Fact Vulture against Ion's 14 Nexus.
— The early game —
1:04 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shocker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 With beautiful placement, Shocker successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Shocker holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
5:35 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
6:11 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:18 With beautiful placement, Shocker successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Shocker takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:11 Shocker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
8:48 Shocker places down a command center.Quietly, Shocker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:27 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
10:00 Shocker figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Shocker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:31 The battle outcome favors Shocker as Ion's armies melt into Shocker's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Shocker marches on.
11:55 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shocker pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shocker — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:02 Ion must macro up quickly or Shocker will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Shocker's force is a size larger.
13:30 Shocker figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
14:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:42 Ion's mismicro cost him his dragoons and probably this game! Shocker continues pressuring with his marines and vultures!The early pressure works — Shocker breaks Ion's front door.
15:21 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Shocker pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:14 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
16:53 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Ion is hanging on by a thread against Shocker's army.
— The mid game —
17:22 Shocker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!Shocker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:33 With a few well placed mines, Shocker swept through Ion's army!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Shocker takes the middle of the game.
19:08 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Shocker pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:39 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Shocker defeats Ion, settled in the mid game.
■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
economy
Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:10 The game starts with White Ion spawning at s2 and Orange Shocker spawning at s1.We're underway — Ion spawns at s2, Shocker answers from s1.
0:47 Ion gets 14 Nexus against Shocker's 2 Fact Vulture.Ion shows 14 Nexus — Shocker has gone 2 Fact Vulture. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Ion decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:42 Shocker places down a command center.Quietly, Shocker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:34 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:11 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shocker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:01 Shocker's defending marines kills Ion's early goons.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Shocker's defense was already in place.
4:35 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Shocker's army.Ion clips Shocker's army — real damage, but Shocker fights on.
5:13 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:47 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:29 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shocker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:06 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:28 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 scales tip toward Shocker — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:07 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Shocker is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shocker. The push continues.
8:43 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shocker pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
9:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:57 Shocker decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shocker crosses the map with everything.
10:32 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:30 Shocker kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Shocker marches on.
12:00 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shocker pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shocker is far ahead.
13:08 Attempting to end the game, Shocker moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shocker pushes.
13:43 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Shocker!Ion needs production, fast; Shocker's army has outgrown his.
14:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:08 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Shocker is continuing to push across the map!Shocker wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
15:41 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shocker's force stays on that battlefield.
16:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Shocker's army.Ion clips Shocker's army — real damage, but Shocker fights on.
16:38 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
17:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:55 With really nice micro, Shocker kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shocker breaks Ion's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shocker is far ahead.
18:18 Shocker only destroyed about half of Ion's army.Half of Ion's force is gone — Shocker took it apart.
19:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:36 Shocker decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shocker crosses the map with everything.
20:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
GG. Shocker closes it out over Ion.
■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
economy
Play-by-play (264 lines)
0:07 Shocker spawns at s1 in Red while Ion spawns at s2 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shocker at s1, Ion at s2.
0:25 Ion gets 14 Nexus against Shocker's Siege Expand.Shocker shows Siege Expand — Ion has gone 14 Nexus. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:04 Shocker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shocker expands.
1:11 Ion decides to expand.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shocker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:53 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
2:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:37 Shocker failed to kill off Ion's defending dragoons.Shocker's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 Currently, neither Shocker nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shocker and Ion match each other.
4:23 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:32 Shocker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shocker expands.
4:49 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:41 Shocker lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Shocker's front door.
6:11 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:52 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
7:05 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:45 The battle outcome favors Shocker as Ion's armies melt into Shocker's armies' weapon fire!Ion's army evaporates. Shocker doesn't even slow down.
8:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shocker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:36 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Shocker places down a command center.Quietly, Shocker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:25 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
9:48 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shocker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:57 Ion appears to have more army than Shocker!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Shocker right now.
10:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:47 With really nice micro, Shocker kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shocker breaks Ion's front door.
11:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
11:42 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:01 Shocker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ion.Shocker goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
12:11 Shocker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shocker expands.
12:50 Ion decides to expand.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:12 Eager to end the game, Shocker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shocker crosses the map with everything.
13:26 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
14:07 Shocker failed to micro his vultures properly as he pushed, Ion successfully defended his push!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Shocker gained nothing for the cost.
14:31 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
15:05 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shocker's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Shocker's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:22 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:46 Shocker is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Shocker's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:54 Ion starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
16:21 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.
16:46 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Shocker is slicing through Ion's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Shocker breaks Ion's position.
17:07 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
17:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:57 Cloaked wraiths from Shocker are harassing Ion!Ion looks away for one second and Shocker makes him pay for it.
18:21 It seems like Shocker has more units than Ion!Shocker's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:31 Shocker decides to move out with his armies.Shocker has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:00 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:13 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.
19:43 Nice tank micro from Shocker! Ion's dragoon micro was no match and was completely savaged!The mid-game push crashes through — Shocker breaks Ion's position.
20:01 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
20:21 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:42 Shocker is planting mines with his vultures and... Oh! He's bringing his tank out as well! Looks like this is an attack!The composition is ready; Shocker starts the push.
21:03 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:00 Ion's speedlots dealt with a lot of Shocker's tanks while they were off position! Shocker has to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Shocker gained nothing for the cost.
22:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:59 Shocker must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Shocker is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
23:32 Shocker moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shocker crosses the map with everything.
23:54 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:26 Ion's dragoons dealt with Shocker's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Ion!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Shocker's position.
24:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:42 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Shocker's workers!Shocker looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
25:56 Ion successfully blocked Shocker from harassing his economy.Shocker goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:01 Ion avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Shocker's main army! Ion destroys them all!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Shocker's position.
27:31 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shocker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
28:08 Shocker is moving his vulture-tank ball towards his opponent!Shocker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:28 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
28:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
29:22 Shocker shows off his excellent vulture control by surrounding Ion's dragoons with mines. Ion is forced to retreat, but a few dragoons get caught up in the mines, while Shocker's tanks finish off the rest!The mid-game push crashes through — Shocker breaks Ion's position.
29:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:23 Shocker appears to have more army than Ion!Shocker's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
30:49 Shocker decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shocker pushes.
31:07 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
31:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:03 Ion was out-microed by Shocker and loses all his attacking forces.Shocker holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:10 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
32:32 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:05 Shocker's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Shocker hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:30 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
34:12 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Shocker has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
34:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
34:52 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:04 Shocker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:37 Shocker has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Shocker has built comes forward at once.
36:06 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
36:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:37 Shocker is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Shocker holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:18 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
37:40 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Shocker starts the long push.Everything Shocker has built comes forward at once.
38:14 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:32 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.
38:54 Shocker kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!Ion's army evaporates. Shocker doesn't even slow down.
39:22 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
39:49 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
40:11 Shocker decides to start pushing across the map.Shocker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
41:03 The storm never came. Shocker's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Shocker's late-game push decides it.
41:37 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:44 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
42:04 Shocker's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Shocker has the edge over Ion right now.
42:28 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Shocker starts the long push.Everything Shocker has built comes forward at once.
43:03 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
43:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:48 RECALL! Ion's entire army appears in the middle of Shocker's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
43:58 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
44:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shocker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
44:53 Attempting to end the game, Shocker moves out with his armies.Shocker has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:04 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
45:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:06 All of a sudden, Shocker has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Shocker's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
46:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
46:39 Shocker destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
46:52 Dropship! Dropship! Shocker drops some vultures into Ion's mineral line!Shocker gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:15 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Shocker's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Shocker's economy takes a real hit.
47:38 Shocker decides to start pushing across the map.Shocker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:02 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:54 Shocker's mines and tanks catch the dragoons in the open — Ion loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Shocker's late-game push decides it.
49:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shocker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
49:41 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:04 Shocker has the vessel count for those templar now. The mech ball rolls out.Everything Shocker has built comes forward at once.
50:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:58 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Shocker has no answer left in the air.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
51:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:06 Shocker starts pushing across the map.Shocker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:32 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
52:47 Currently, Shocker and Ion appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shocker and Ion are level.
53:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
53:32 Ion's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Shocker cannot break through.Shocker throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
54:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
54:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
54:42 Shocker moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.Max supply, full upgrades: Shocker moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:01 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
55:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:47 Ion kills off Shocker's armies and continues pushing!Shocker's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
56:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
56:43 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
56:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shocker starts moving out.Shocker has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:15 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:01 Shocker was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.Shocker commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:28 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
58:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
59:13 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Shocker is coming.Everything Shocker has built comes forward at once.
59:45 Ion pushes with speedlots leading, goons behind, templar held back for the storm.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
60:05 Shocker's number of expansions are equal to Ion's.Base for base, they're level — Shocker and Ion match each other.
60:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:47 Ion's reavers and dragoons hold the ramp and Shocker cannot break through.Shocker throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
61:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
61:28 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
61:51 Tanks, goliaths, vessels, and a minefield laid ahead of them — Shocker starts the long push.This is the big one — Shocker commits the late-game army.
62:09 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
62:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
62:51 Shocker is sieged behind the minefield and Ion's zealots never reach the tanks.Ion throws the endgame army in and Shocker simply refuses to lose.
63:17 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
63:38 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
63:53 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Shocker is coming.This is the big one — Shocker commits the late-game army.
64:32 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
64:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:14 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Shocker's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Shocker late.
65:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
66:15 Without any further reinforcements, Shocker's expansion is decimated by Ion's armies.Ion finds the weak point and Shocker's new base is gone.
66:46 Shocker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shocker expands.
67:08 Shocker moves out with his armies.Shocker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
67:18 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
67:42 Currently, Shocker and Ion appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shocker and Ion are level.
68:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
68:16 The storm never came. Shocker's vessels drained it all and the mech ball rolled straight through Ion.There's no rebuilding from that. Shocker's late-game push decides it.
68:55 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
69:14 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
69:31 Vultures screen the flanks and the siege line advances. Shocker is coming.This is the big one — Shocker commits the late-game army.
69:46 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
70:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
70:49 Ion successfully fends off Shocker's attacks.Ion holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
70:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
71:33 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
71:49 Shocker moves out with EMP energy banked and every upgrade finished.This is the big one — Shocker commits the late-game army.
72:00 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
72:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
72:53 Ion's carriers pick apart the goliaths — Shocker has no answer left in the air.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Shocker late.
73:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
73:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
73:59 It seems like Ion has more units than Shocker!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Shocker should not take this fight.
74:20 Carriers massed and interceptors away — Ion finally moves on the tank line.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
74:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
75:11 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Shocker's line is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
75:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:59 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:06 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
76:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
76:56 All of a sudden, Shocker has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Shocker's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
77:16 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Shocker's army.Ion clips Shocker's army — real damage, but Shocker fights on.
77:41 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:01 Shocker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ion.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
78:18 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
78:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:18 RECALL! Ion's entire army appears in the middle of Shocker's base and there is nothing home!There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
79:35 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
80:02 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
80:12 Ion has arbiters. Somewhere on this map an army is about to appear out of nothing.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
80:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
80:55 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Shocker's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Shocker late.
81:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
81:40 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
81:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
82:37 In terms of army size, Shocker is behind Ion!Shocker needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
82:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
83:16 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Shocker's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Shocker late.
83:34 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:10 Stasis to split the tanks, then everything in — Ion commits!This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
84:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Ion is far ahead.
84:54 Storms land on the marines and the speedlots reach the tanks. Shocker's line is broken.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Shocker late.
85:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
85:51 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shocker taps out!That's it. Shocker looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Ion closes it out over Shocker.
■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Green at s1 while Shocker spawns in Teal at s2.Ion in Green at s1. Shocker in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:49 Ion gets 1 Gate Cybernetics against Shocker's Siege Expand.Ion commits to 1 Gate Cybernetics; Shocker answers with Siege Expand.
— The early game —
1:14 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Shocker starts expanding.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:14 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.No patience from Shocker: the first units are already marching.
3:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:16 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Shocker's attacks.Shocker commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
4:52 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
5:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
6:12 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shocker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:15 Shocker must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Shocker needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
7:57 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:33 Shocker places down a command center.Quietly, Shocker adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:38 Shocker failed to kill off Ion's defending dragoons.Shocker's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
10:08 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:44 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
11:35 Ion decides to push out with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
11:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:44 Shocker lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.Shocker wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
13:16 After that battle, Ion destroyed about half of Shocker's army.Half of Shocker's force is gone — Ion took it apart.
13:43 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:28 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:36 Ion successfully pressures Shocker with his dragoons! Shocker is contained.The early pressure works — Ion breaks Shocker's front door.
16:19 About half of Shocker's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
17:48 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
18:38 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shocker taps out!Shocker types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ion defeats Shocker, settled in the early game.
■ Ion
■ Shocker
army value
■ Ion
■ Shocker
economy
Play-by-play (115 lines)
0:20 Shocker spawns in Orange at s2 while Ion spawns in Blue at s1.Shocker takes s2 in Orange; Ion settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:27 Shocker gets 2 Fact Vulture against Ion's 1 Gate Cybernetics.Shocker commits to 2 Fact Vulture; Ion answers with 1 Gate Cybernetics.
— The early game —
1:03 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:14 Ion decides to expand.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Shocker bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Shocker goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Ion is pushing out with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
2:48 Ion's army is small compared to Shocker!Ion is badly outgunned — Shocker's force is a size larger.
3:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:21 Shocker successfully kills off Ion's dragoons with nice marine micro.Ion wasn't ready. Shocker's early aggression takes the lead.
3:53 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
4:39 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:01 Shocker decides to start pushing across the map.Shocker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:36 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:01 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
6:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:43 Ion fends off Shocker's marines with his dragoons.Shocker's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
7:03 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
8:05 Shocker decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Shocker tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 Ion is putting on early pressure with his dragoon.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
8:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:22 With beautiful placement, Shocker successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Shocker cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:36 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shocker's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Shocker's force and backs off.
10:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shocker destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Shocker clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
10:31 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
10:57 Attempting to end the game, Shocker moves out with his armies.Shocker has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:10 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:54 Shocker places down a command center.Shocker takes another base — the economy widens.
12:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:41 Shocker lost some of his marines to Ion's goons.Shocker wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
13:09 Ion destroyed about half of Shocker's army after that battle.Ion cuts Shocker's army in half.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
13:43 Shocker's army is small compared to Ion!Shocker needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
14:19 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:12 Shocker's sieged tanks saved the day! Ion's dragoons had to back off.Shocker absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
15:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
16:23 Shocker's cloaked wraith did not do much to Ion's economy.Shocker knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
16:33 Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
17:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:39 Ion's dragoons dealt with Shocker's vultures where zealots dealt with tanks, the outcome seems to favor Ion!Shocker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
18:08 After that battle, Shocker still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
18:41 Shocker dropped some marines into Ion's mineral line!The raid lands — Shocker chips away at Ion's foundation.
19:21 Shocker places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shocker expands.
19:36 Ion decides to expand.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:06 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
20:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Shocker is a step behind and knows it.
20:42 Shocker failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Ion cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Shocker's position.
21:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
21:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
22:02 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:56 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Shocker seems to lose a lot in this battle!Shocker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
23:27 Shocker lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:46 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:09 Both Shocker and Ion appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shocker and Ion match each other.
🎙 Ion's force dwarfs what Shocker has left on the field.
24:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:10 Shocker starts expanding.Shocker plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:25 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
25:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:05 Shocker did not have enough tanks to deal with Ion! Ion sliced through Shocker!Shocker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
26:32 Shocker has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
27:00 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
27:38 Shocker dropped some marines into Ion's mineral line!The raid lands — Shocker chips away at Ion's foundation.
27:48 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
28:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:42 Ion micros his zealots nicely to swiftly pass through vultures and hit the tanks! Shocker seems to lose a lot in this battle!Shocker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
29:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shocker managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
29:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
30:00 Shocker must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Shocker needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
30:20 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
31:21 Ion avoided some mines beautifully, and comes to deal with Shocker's main army! Ion destroys them all!Shocker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
31:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shocker seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
31:58 It seems that Shocker only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Shocker takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
32:31 Shocker decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shocker tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:47 Ion brings his speedlots and dragoons to pressure his opponent.Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:20 In terms of army size, Shocker is behind Ion!Shocker is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
33:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:58 Shocker did not have enough tanks to deal with Ion! Ion sliced through Shocker!Shocker's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
34:35 About half of Shocker's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:07 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shocker — the losses are light.
35:22 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
35:46 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.
36:12 Shocker failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Ion cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Shocker's position.
36:42 Shocker lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:18 Shocker tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Ion.Shocker goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:59 Ion now has enough dragoons to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:45 Shocker failed to place his tanks nicely and was caught completely off-guarded, Ion cleans up and continues pushing!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Shocker's position.
39:15 Shocker lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
39:26 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Shocker while losing less than half of his army.Shocker keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:48 Shocker tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Ion's armies.Ion finds the weak point and Shocker's new base is gone.
40:16 Shocker tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Ion.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Shocker.
40:40 Ion has a large number of dragoons and is starting to push out!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shocker GGs!Shocker types it out: GG.
Shocker taps out. Ion's mid game was simply better.
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