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Games
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■ Shepard
■ Mahrai Ziller
army value
■ Shepard
■ Mahrai Ziller
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns at s1 in Teal while Mahrai Ziller spawns at s3 in White.Shepard takes s1 in Teal; Mahrai Ziller settles in at s3 in White.
0:41 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:16 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
2:16 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 Mahrai Ziller failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
4:41 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:17 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:38 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
6:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:59 Mahrai Ziller decides to expand.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:44 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Mahrai Ziller's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Mahrai Ziller's way of life — Shepard marches on.
8:12 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:26 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.
9:56 Mahrai Ziller decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:59 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Mahrai Ziller's front door.
11:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller is a step behind and knows it.
12:06 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:18 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:57 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:49 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Mahrai Ziller's dragoons.Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
14:28 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
14:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
16:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:12 Mahrai Ziller lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
17:32 Mahrai Ziller seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
17:58 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:45 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Mahrai Ziller needs something special here.
19:13 It seems like Shepard has more units than Mahrai Ziller!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Mahrai Ziller right now.
19:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:59 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Mahrai Ziller's observers! Mahrai Ziller can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
20:27 The attack was a success, Mahrai Ziller lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:14 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:41 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.
22:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mahrai Ziller GGs!Mahrai Ziller types it out: GG.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Mahrai Ziller.
■ Shepard
■ Mahrai Ziller
army value
■ Shepard
■ Mahrai Ziller
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:17 Mahrai Ziller spawns at s3 in White while Shepard spawns at s4 in Blue.Mahrai Ziller in White at s3. Shepard in Blue at s4. The map is set.
0:33 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:13 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:19 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Mahrai Ziller takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
4:22 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
5:29 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
5:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:28 Mahrai Ziller decides to move out with his armies.Mahrai Ziller tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:49 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mahrai Ziller — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:05 Mahrai Ziller kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
8:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:15 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 Shepard must macro up quickly or Mahrai Ziller will just roll him over!Shepard is badly outgunned — Mahrai Ziller's force is a size larger.
10:01 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
10:33 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
11:14 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
11:40 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mahrai Ziller — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:10 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.
12:52 Shepard failed to break Mahrai Ziller's defending line of zealots.Mahrai Ziller holds the early rush without blinking.
13:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
13:45 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
14:29 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:18 Mahrai Ziller kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
15:57 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Mahrai Ziller's army.
17:02 Mahrai Ziller decides to start pushing across the map.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:36 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
18:05 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:10 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Mahrai Ziller breaks Shepard's position.
19:40 The attack was a success, Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mahrai Ziller — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
20:45 Mahrai Ziller is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
GG. Mahrai Ziller closes it out over Shepard.
■ Shepard
■ Mahrai Ziller
army value
■ Shepard
■ Mahrai Ziller
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Purple Shepard spawning at s3 and Blue Mahrai Ziller spawning at s4.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s3, Mahrai Ziller answers from s4.
0:32 Mahrai Ziller gets Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Shepard shows Overpool — Mahrai Ziller has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:57 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:01 Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Mahrai Ziller holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:19 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
3:49 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
4:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
4:18 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:53 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
5:22 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:57 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
6:27 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
7:34 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:56 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:33 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
8:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:09 Shepard failed to kill off Mahrai Ziller's defending zealots.Mahrai Ziller holds the early rush without blinking.
9:37 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
10:30 Both Shepard and Mahrai Ziller appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Mahrai Ziller yet.
10:39 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
11:04 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:56 Shepard failed to break Mahrai Ziller's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Mahrai Ziller's defense was already in place.
12:15 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:48 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
13:03 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:26 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mahrai Ziller hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:58 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:11 Mahrai Ziller decides to expand.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:54 Mahrai Ziller was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
15:47 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:20 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:36 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mahrai Ziller starts the push.
17:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:28 All of a sudden, Mahrai Ziller has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Mahrai Ziller's way of life — Shepard marches on.
17:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
18:07 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
18:44 Mahrai Ziller tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:54 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Mahrai Ziller.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Mahrai Ziller right now.
19:18 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:44 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
20:12 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:51 Mahrai Ziller failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
21:28 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:03 What a pity! Shepard managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard knocks, Mahrai Ziller answers. No damage done.
22:28 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:10 Mahrai Ziller made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Shepard's hydralisks! Shepard has to back off!Mahrai Ziller absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
23:43 Mahrai Ziller has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:55 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Mahrai Ziller pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:35 Where is Shepard's detector? Mahrai Ziller sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Mahrai Ziller. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
24:59 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
25:15 Mahrai Ziller tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Shepard's economy.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:45 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:57 Mahrai Ziller made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Shepard's hydralisks! Shepard has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mahrai Ziller holds Shepard.
27:24 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
28:11 Mahrai Ziller tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Mahrai Ziller.
28:23 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:07 Shepard's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Mahrai Ziller's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Mahrai Ziller's position.
29:25 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:02 Mahrai Ziller destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:26 Both Shepard and Mahrai Ziller appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Mahrai Ziller match each other.
30:51 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:00 Eager to end the game, Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mahrai Ziller pushes.
31:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:58 Mahrai Ziller can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Mahrai Ziller has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Mahrai Ziller.
32:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:49 Mahrai Ziller has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:01 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.
33:26 With corsairs sniping overlords, Mahrai Ziller is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:20 Shepard's zerglings surround Mahrai Ziller's archons while Shepard's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shepard!Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
34:37 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:29 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
35:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:20 Mahrai Ziller failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
36:41 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
36:55 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:20 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
37:48 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.
38:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:42 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Mahrai Ziller's observers! Mahrai Ziller can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
39:08 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Mahrai Ziller's force and backs off.
39:26 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:42 Where is Shepard's detector? Mahrai Ziller sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Mahrai Ziller gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
40:11 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
40:32 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:57 Mahrai Ziller's storms land on the swarm and Shepard's cracklings die before they reach the line.Mahrai Ziller holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
41:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
41:59 Mahrai Ziller tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
42:24 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
42:48 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.
43:26 Shepard's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Mahrai Ziller loses everything.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Mahrai Ziller late.
43:47 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
44:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mahrai Ziller destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:31 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Mahrai Ziller's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Mahrai Ziller. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
45:03 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
45:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
45:48 Mahrai Ziller had the observers for those lurkers and Shepard's push simply stops.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Mahrai Ziller simply refuses to lose.
45:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:34 Mahrai Ziller destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
46:41 Mahrai Ziller harasses Shepard's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Mahrai Ziller chips away at Shepard's foundation.
47:10 Currently, neither Shepard nor Mahrai Ziller appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Mahrai Ziller yet.
47:45 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
48:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:35 All of a sudden, Mahrai Ziller has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Mahrai Ziller's way of life — Shepard marches on.
48:45 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
49:35 Shepard shot down Mahrai Ziller's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Mahrai Ziller watches Shepard level the expansion.
49:51 Mahrai Ziller is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
50:16 Shepard scouted the attempt but Mahrai Ziller is still going with it!Plans change: Mahrai Ziller's raiders are needed on defense.
50:37 Mahrai Ziller tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Mahrai Ziller goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Mahrai Ziller GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Mahrai Ziller taps.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Mahrai Ziller.
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Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Mahrai Ziller spawns at s3 in White while Shepard spawns at s4 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Mahrai Ziller at s3, Shepard at s4.
0:35 Shepard opens Overpool against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.Mahrai Ziller shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:24 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:21 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:59 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:05 Mahrai Ziller was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
4:18 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
4:57 About half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
5:38 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
6:01 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:28 Mahrai Ziller starts expanding.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 Shepard kills off Mahrai Ziller's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
8:38 Mahrai Ziller lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
9:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
10:28 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:04 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:58 Mahrai Ziller failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
12:23 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 About half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
13:47 Mahrai Ziller decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mahrai Ziller pushes.
14:14 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:43 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:12 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!Mahrai Ziller wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
16:59 The attack was a success, Mahrai Ziller lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:28 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
17:56 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Mahrai Ziller has left on the field.
18:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:03 Mahrai Ziller 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 Mahrai Ziller's position.
19:37 Mahrai Ziller seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
20:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:38 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mahrai Ziller GGs!That's it. Mahrai Ziller looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Yellow Shepard spawning at s1 and White Mahrai Ziller spawning at s3.Shepard in Yellow at s1. Mahrai Ziller in White at s3. The map is set.
0:52 Mahrai Ziller opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:30 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:52 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
3:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:11 Mahrai Ziller kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mahrai Ziller breaks Shepard's front door.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:23 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:59 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 Eager to end the game, Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mahrai Ziller pushes.
7:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:45 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:21 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.
— The mid game —
8:50 Shepard was out-microed by Mahrai Ziller and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Mahrai Ziller's line. Great positioning.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
10:35 Currently, neither Shepard nor Mahrai Ziller appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Mahrai Ziller match each other.
10:59 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:30 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:53 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mahrai Ziller continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Mahrai Ziller as the game develops.
13:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
14:26 Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mahrai Ziller crosses the map with everything.
15:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
15:35 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:49 Mahrai Ziller kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Mahrai Ziller. The push continues.
17:18 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller holds the stronger army for now.
18:28 Mahrai Ziller decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Mahrai Ziller pushes.
19:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
Shepard taps out. Mahrai Ziller's early game was simply better.
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0:11 The Green Mahrai Ziller spawns at s1 while Teal Shepard spawns at s2.Mahrai Ziller takes s1 in Green; Shepard settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:28 Shepard opens Overpool against Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Mahrai Ziller's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:00 Mahrai Ziller decides to expand.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
1:15 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:16 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
2:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:54 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Mahrai Ziller's attacks.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
3:07 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:31 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
3:57 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
4:29 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:45 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:15 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:51 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Mahrai Ziller's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Mahrai Ziller's front door.
6:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
6:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
7:13 Mahrai Ziller is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
7:43 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
8:02 Mahrai Ziller's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Mahrai Ziller and Shepard match each other.
8:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:49 Mahrai Ziller was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mahrai Ziller destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
9:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
10:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:32 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:48 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Mahrai Ziller's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Mahrai Ziller home with nothing.
12:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:44 About half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:55 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
13:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
13:38 Shepard brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Mahrai Ziller had the observers and archons to deal with. Mahrai Ziller successfully defended Shepard's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mahrai Ziller holds Shepard.
14:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
14:26 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
14:46 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
15:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:36 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:13 Mahrai Ziller is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
16:39 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.
16:50 Shepard kills off Mahrai Ziller's armies and continues pushing!Mahrai Ziller's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
17:10 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:03 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mahrai Ziller's defense line.Good instincts from Mahrai Ziller; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:26 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:59 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.
19:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:39 Mahrai Ziller failed to deal nicely with Shepard's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
20:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:53 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mahrai Ziller's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mahrai Ziller shuts the door on Shepard.
21:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
21:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Mahrai Ziller's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Mahrai Ziller's foundation.
21:57 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.
22:22 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:05 Mahrai Ziller's speedlots dealt with Shepard's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Mahrai Ziller successfully fended against Shepard's push!Mahrai Ziller absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
23:26 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
23:57 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mahrai Ziller pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:12 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mahrai Ziller starts the push.
24:34 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:29 Shepard was out-microed by Mahrai Ziller and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Mahrai Ziller cleans it up.
25:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:07 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:29 Zerglings ran past Mahrai Ziller's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Mahrai Ziller's economy takes a real hit.
27:00 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
27:23 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:54 With a successful harassment, Mahrai Ziller hurts Shepard's economy.Mahrai Ziller gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:17 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:32 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
29:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:12 Shepard brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Mahrai Ziller had the observers and archons to deal with. Mahrai Ziller successfully defended Shepard's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mahrai Ziller holds Shepard.
29:40 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
30:20 Mahrai Ziller tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:51 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Mahrai Ziller's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mahrai Ziller shuts the door on Shepard.
31:25 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Mahrai Ziller's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Mahrai Ziller. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
31:36 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Mahrai Ziller's force is a size larger.
32:10 Shepard successfully harasses Mahrai Ziller's economy.Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Mahrai Ziller's economy takes a real hit.
32:28 Nice try from Shepard to harass Mahrai Ziller, but Mahrai Ziller's reaction is just too agile.Shepard knocks, Mahrai Ziller answers. No damage done.
32:54 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Mahrai Ziller starts the push.
33:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:32 Shepard's massive number of speedlings stopped Mahrai Ziller's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Shepard!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Mahrai Ziller gained nothing for the cost.
34:02 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 About half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:42 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:37 Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Mahrai Ziller takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
36:04 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Mahrai Ziller keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Mahrai Ziller's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Mahrai Ziller's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:15 Currently, neither Mahrai Ziller nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Mahrai Ziller and Shepard match each other.
37:36 Mahrai Ziller is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Mahrai Ziller's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:49 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:47 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Mahrai Ziller's observers! Mahrai Ziller can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Mahrai Ziller's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
38:56 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
39:31 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Mahrai Ziller while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mahrai Ziller — the losses are light.
39:49 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Mahrai Ziller's high templars!The raid lands — Mahrai Ziller chips away at Shepard's foundation.
40:21 Eager to end the game, Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mahrai Ziller pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:45 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
41:18 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Mahrai Ziller wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
41:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mahrai Ziller destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
42:24 Shepard shot down Mahrai Ziller's nexus.Shepard finds the weak point and Mahrai Ziller's new base is gone.
42:50 Where is Shepard's detector? Mahrai Ziller sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Shepard looks away for one second and Mahrai Ziller makes him pay for it.
43:28 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
43:52 Mahrai Ziller decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mahrai Ziller has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:16 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
44:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
45:03 With beautiful placement, Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Mahrai Ziller holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
45:11 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
45:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mahrai Ziller destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
45:57 At the moment, Mahrai Ziller seems to have more units than Shepard.Count the units: Mahrai Ziller has the edge over Shepard right now.
46:33 Every gateway is pumping and Mahrai Ziller starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Mahrai Ziller commits the late-game army.
46:57 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
47:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:36 Mahrai Ziller successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Mahrai Ziller holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
47:50 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
48:22 It seems that Mahrai Ziller only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
48:52 Shepard appears to have more army than Mahrai Ziller!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Mahrai Ziller right now.
49:20 In terms of army size, Mahrai Ziller is behind Shepard!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
49:40 It seems like Shepard has more units than Mahrai Ziller!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Mahrai Ziller right now.
49:53 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
50:27 Mahrai Ziller's army is small compared to Shepard!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
50:38 Currently, neither Mahrai Ziller nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mahrai Ziller and Shepard yet.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:07 Mahrai Ziller's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mahrai Ziller and Shepard yet.
51:37 In terms of army size, Mahrai Ziller is behind Shepard!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
51:53 Mahrai Ziller's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mahrai Ziller and Shepard yet.
52:06 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
52:31 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Mahrai Ziller.Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Mahrai Ziller should not take this fight.
53:11 Mahrai Ziller's army is small compared to Shepard!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
53:35 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Mahrai Ziller's!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Mahrai Ziller should not take this fight.
53:44 Shepard's forces appear to be larger compared to Mahrai Ziller's!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Mahrai Ziller right now.
54:09 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:27 Mahrai Ziller's army is small compared to Shepard!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
54:58 Currently, neither Mahrai Ziller nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Mahrai Ziller and Shepard match each other.
55:33 Mahrai Ziller must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Mahrai Ziller is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
55:48 Unable to wait any longer, Shepard suicides all of his armies.Desperation from Shepard: everything committed, no way back.
56:18 After a long long battle, Mahrai Ziller finally takes the win.It went long, it went deep, and in the end it went to Mahrai Ziller.
Shepard taps out. Mahrai Ziller's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:20 Shepard spawns in Teal at s3 while Mahrai Ziller spawns in Yellow at s4.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s3, Mahrai Ziller answers from s4.
0:39 Mahrai Ziller opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Shepard, Forge Fast Expand from Mahrai Ziller.
— The early game —
1:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
2:28 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
3:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
4:03 Shepard failed to kill off Mahrai Ziller's defending zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Mahrai Ziller's defense was already in place.
4:38 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
5:28 Mahrai Ziller moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Mahrai Ziller crosses the map with everything.
6:00 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Quietly, Mahrai Ziller adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:11 The battle outcome favors Mahrai Ziller as Shepard's armies melt into Mahrai Ziller's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Mahrai Ziller marches on.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller holds the stronger army for now.
7:35 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
8:24 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Mahrai Ziller's army.Shepard clips Mahrai Ziller's army — real damage, but Mahrai Ziller fights on.
8:54 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
9:12 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.
9:50 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
10:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:58 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Mahrai Ziller continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Mahrai Ziller's early aggression takes the lead.
11:28 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Mahrai Ziller cuts Shepard's army in half.
12:01 After that battle, Mahrai Ziller still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Mahrai Ziller's way right now.
12:28 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:07 Mahrai Ziller's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Mahrai Ziller: the first units are already marching.
13:47 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Mahrai Ziller expands.
14:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:33 Mahrai Ziller kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Mahrai Ziller breaks Shepard's front door.
15:16 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
15:51 With excellent skills and micro, Mahrai Ziller managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
16:16 Shepard's army is small compared to Mahrai Ziller!Shepard is badly outgunned — Mahrai Ziller's force is a size larger.
16:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Mahrai Ziller's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
17:15 Mahrai Ziller is pushing out with his zealots.Mahrai Ziller tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:32 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Mahrai Ziller breaks Shepard's position.
18:54 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mahrai Ziller's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Mahrai Ziller seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
19:59 Mahrai Ziller warps in a nexus.Mahrai Ziller takes another base — the economy widens.
20:37 Looks like Mahrai Ziller is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Mahrai Ziller hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard taps out. Mahrai Ziller's mid game was simply better.
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