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■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:12 Shadow spawns in Green at s4 while Pillowslip spawns in Purple at s3.We're underway — Shadow spawns at s4, Pillowslip answers from s3.
0:33 Pillowslip opens 12 Hatch against Shadow's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shadow's 2 Rax FE against Pillowslip's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:17 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
2:07 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Shadow: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
3:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:59 With beautiful placement, Pillowslip successfully fends off Shadow's attacks.Shadow commits and it's the wrong call — Pillowslip cleans it up.
4:17 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
5:33 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
6:03 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:18 Pillowslip's zerglings are pushing out!Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:03 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Pillowslip — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:56 Pillowslip's zerglings surround Shadow's marines and kills it off!Shadow wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
8:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
9:41 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:45 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Pillowslip! Pillowslip is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Shadow wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
11:17 Pillowslip only destroyed about half of Shadow's army.Pillowslip cuts Shadow's army in half.
11:35 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
🎙 Pillowslip has built a commanding army lead — Shadow needs something special here.
12:16 Pillowslip's zerglings are pushing out!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:36 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:36 Nice control from Pillowslip! He killed Shadow's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Shadow's front door.
🎙 Pillowslip has built a commanding army lead — Shadow needs something special here.
14:22 The attack was a success, Shadow lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Pillowslip — more than half the force is gone.
14:54 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
15:14 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:59 Shadow might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Pillowslip did.Shadow needs an expansion soon or Pillowslip's economy simply wins this.
16:16 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
16:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:32 Nice control from Pillowslip! He killed Shadow's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Shadow's front door.
18:02 Shadow seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Pillowslip limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Pillowslip's way right now.
19:00 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:23 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:00 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
20:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:59 Pillowslip is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Shadow's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Pillowslip breaks Shadow's position.
21:26 Shadow seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Pillowslip limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:12 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
22:36 Pillowslip is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shadow GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shadow taps.
That's the game: Pillowslip defeats Shadow, settled in the mid game.
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:14 Shadow spawns at s2 in White while Pillowslip spawns at s3 in Blue.Shadow in White at s2. Pillowslip in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Pillowslip gets 12 Pool against Shadow's 1 Rax Gas.Shadow shows 1 Rax Gas — Pillowslip has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:37 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Pillowslip! Pillowslip is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Shadow wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
4:06 Shadow lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:54 Pillowslip with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
6:38 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:45 All of a sudden, Shadow has no armies left while Pillowslip is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Pillowslip. The push continues.
8:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
8:41 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
9:29 Shadow's army is small compared to Pillowslip!Shadow is badly outgunned — Pillowslip's force is a size larger.
9:50 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:24 Pillowslip decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:26 Mismicro from Shadow gave opportunity to Pillowslip! Pillowslip is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Shadow wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:49 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
12:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
12:52 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
13:36 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
13:53 Shadow starts expanding.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:50 Pillowslip kills off Shadow's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Pillowslip. The push continues.
15:21 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:08 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Pillowslip edges ahead on army strength.
16:38 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:32 Pillowslip is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Shadow's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Pillowslip breaks Shadow's position.
18:02 About half of Shadow's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
18:29 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
18:54 Shadow is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Shadow starts the push.
19:39 Pillowslip is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:45 The battle outcome favors Pillowslip as Shadow's armies melt into Pillowslip's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shadow's way of life — Pillowslip marches on.
🎙 Pillowslip has built a commanding army lead — Shadow needs something special here.
20:59 Shadow has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
21:34 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
22:12 Shadow successfully harasses Pillowslip's economy.Beautiful harassment from Shadow. Pillowslip's economy takes a real hit.
22:49 Pillowslip starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
23:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shadow GGs!Shadow types it out: GG.
Pillowslip takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (117 lines)
0:09 The game starts with Yellow Shadow spawning at s1 and Red Pillowslip spawning at s4.Shadow takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Pillowslip settles in at s4 in Red.
0:29 Pillowslip gets 12 Hatch against Shadow's 14 CC.Shadow shows 14 CC — Pillowslip has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:23 Pillowslip desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Shadow: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:05 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:14 Shadow gains early map control with his marines!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
3:31 Shadow destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army after that battle.Shadow cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
3:48 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
4:16 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:44 Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
5:17 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:29 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:08 Pillowslip failed to kill off Shadow's defending marines.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
6:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
6:44 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:09 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
7:40 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Shadow: the first units are already marching.
7:56 Pillowslip's zerglings are pushing out!Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:55 All of a sudden, Pillowslip has no armies left while Shadow is continuing to push across the map!Shadow wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:21 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
9:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
10:14 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
10:38 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
11:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:57 Pillowslip's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Shadow continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Shadow breaks Pillowslip's front door.
12:05 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:42 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:07 Shadow now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
13:38 Pillowslip is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shadow's army.Pillowslip is badly outgunned — Shadow's force is a size larger.
13:52 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.
14:28 Shadow's superior marine control beat up all of Pillowslip's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Shadow breaks Pillowslip's position.
14:40 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:00 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
15:31 Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:59 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:54 Even sunken colonies didn't help Pillowslip, Pillowslip has to pull some drones to fight against Shadow's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Shadow breaks Pillowslip's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Shadow as the game develops.
17:22 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:47 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
17:58 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
18:29 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Shadow's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Shadow's foundation.
18:53 In terms of army size, Pillowslip is behind Shadow!Pillowslip is badly outgunned — Shadow's force is a size larger.
19:12 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:43 Shadow now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:38 The battle outcome favors Shadow as Pillowslip's armies melt into Shadow's armies' weapon fire!Shadow wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Shadow holds the stronger army for now.
20:56 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
21:20 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:52 Shadow now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:46 Shadow was out-microed by Pillowslip and loses all his attacking forces.Shadow commits and it's the wrong call — Pillowslip cleans it up.
23:10 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
23:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
23:43 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:17 Pillowslip decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:34 Currently, Shadow and Pillowslip appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Shadow and Pillowslip are level.
24:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:36 Pillowslip was unable to break through Shadow's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shadow holds Pillowslip.
26:03 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
26:25 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:46 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:46 Shadow's marine control slipped, Pillowslip's speedlings cleaned up whatever Shadow left!Pillowslip absorbs the mid-game push — Shadow gained nothing for the cost.
27:58 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:29 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
29:01 Shadow now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:36 Shadow's M&M ball is rolling over Pillowslip's units.Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
30:11 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
30:27 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:56 Shadow destroys Pillowslip's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Shadow rips Pillowslip's economy back a full step.
31:28 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:39 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:27 Pillowslip's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Shadow's M&M had to back off.Pillowslip absorbs the mid-game push — Shadow gained nothing for the cost.
33:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
33:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
33:46 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:08 Pillowslip is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:44 Currently, Shadow and Pillowslip appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
35:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:26 Pillowslip was out-microed by Shadow and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shadow's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:46 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:10 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:51 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Pillowslip gets into Shadow's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
37:01 Shadow creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
37:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:06 The tank line advances and Pillowslip's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Shadow is winning this.The final army does its work — Shadow breaks Pillowslip late.
38:28 Shadow only destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army.Half of Pillowslip's force is gone — Shadow took it apart.
38:49 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:12 Shadow shot down Pillowslip's hatchery.Shadow finds the weak point and Pillowslip's new base is gone.
🎙 Pillowslip is a step behind and knows it.
39:43 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
40:13 Shadow creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
40:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:05 Shadow's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Pillowslip.The final army does its work — Shadow breaks Pillowslip late.
41:12 Shadow destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army after that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force is gone — Shadow took it apart.
41:47 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:09 Pillowslip having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Pillowslip GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shadow takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:13 Shadow spawns at s2 in White while Pillowslip spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Shadow spawns at s2, Pillowslip answers from s1.
0:39 Pillowslip gets 12 Hatch against Shadow's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shadow's 2 Rax FE against Pillowslip's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:15 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:20 Pillowslip decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:51 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.
3:26 Nice control from Pillowslip! He killed Shadow's marines and continues pressuring!Shadow wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
3:43 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
4:46 Shadow starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
5:10 Pillowslip with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
5:47 In terms of army size, Shadow is behind Pillowslip!Shadow is badly outgunned — Pillowslip's force is a size larger.
6:16 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:43 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:40 Pillowslip was out-microed by Shadow and loses all his attacking forces.Shadow holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:22 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
9:02 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:22 Pillowslip's zerglings are pushing out!Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:51 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.
10:20 Pillowslip failed to break through Shadow's marine defense line.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:47 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
11:17 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
11:30 Shadow decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
12:05 Pillowslip's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
12:24 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:55 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:23 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.
13:55 Shadow has enough marines to deal with Pillowslip's zergling pressure.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Shadow's defense was already in place.
14:23 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
15:09 Shadow is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:36 Pillowslip brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:48 The battle outcome favors Pillowslip as Shadow's armies melt into Pillowslip's armies' weapon fire!Shadow's army evaporates. Pillowslip doesn't even slow down.
17:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:30 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
18:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Shadow's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Shadow's foundation.
18:27 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:56 Pillowslip starts pushing across the map.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:31 Pillowslip appears to have more army than Shadow!Count the units: Pillowslip has the edge over Shadow right now.
20:04 Shadow places down a command center.More workers, more money: Shadow expands.
20:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:43 Pillowslip's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Shadow has enough M&M to prevent Pillowslip from further poking in!Shadow absorbs the mid-game push — Pillowslip gained nothing for the cost.
— The late game —
21:10 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
21:44 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
22:12 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Shadow looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
22:43 Pillowslip starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:36 Pillowslip is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Shadow's marines melt in this attack!Shadow's defense bends, then snaps. Pillowslip takes the middle of the game.
24:12 Shadow lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
24:22 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
24:59 Shadow's cloaked wraith did not do much to Pillowslip's economy.Shadow knocks, Pillowslip answers. No damage done.
25:20 Pillowslip brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
25:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:12 Pillowslip is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Shadow's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Pillowslip breaks Shadow's position.
26:47 Pillowslip destroyed about half of Shadow's army after that battle.Pillowslip cuts Shadow's army in half.
🎙 Pillowslip's force dwarfs what Shadow has left on the field.
27:07 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
27:44 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:12 Shadow having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Shadow taps.
GG. Pillowslip closes it out over Shadow.
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (174 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Shadow spawning at s3 and Blue Pillowslip spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shadow at s3, Pillowslip at s4.
0:29 Shadow opens 1 Rax Gas against Pillowslip's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shadow's 1 Rax Gas against Pillowslip's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:53 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
1:19 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Shadow feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:59 Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
2:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:43 Pillowslip's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Shadow continues pressuring with his marines!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
3:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
3:29 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
3:54 Shadow moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
4:21 Eager to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
4:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:11 Shadow kills off Pillowslip's zerglings with his marines!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:28 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:22 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
6:50 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:07 Pillowslip with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
7:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:02 Pillowslip failed to break through Shadow's marine defense line.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shadow seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:05 At the moment, Shadow seems to have more units than Pillowslip.Count the units: Shadow has the edge over Pillowslip right now.
9:27 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:01 Pillowslip with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:36 Shadow has enough marines to deal with Pillowslip's zergling pressure.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Shadow's defense was already in place.
10:52 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:24 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
11:52 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:15 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
🎙 Shadow holds the stronger army for now.
12:42 Both Shadow and Pillowslip appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shadow and Pillowslip yet.
12:58 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Pillowslip gets into Shadow's mineral line — workers are dying.
13:28 What a pity! Pillowslip managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shadow's army.Pillowslip knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
13:35 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:58 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:35 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
14:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:23 Pillowslip's zerglings didn't do much damage to Shadow's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
15:35 Shadow destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:14 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:21 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:52 Pillowslip's army is small compared to Shadow!Pillowslip needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
17:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:35 Shadow's superior marine control beat up all of Pillowslip's zergling.Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
18:00 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
18:17 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
18:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Shadow's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Shadow's foundation.
19:01 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:29 Shadow is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Shadow starts the push.
19:49 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:47 Even sunken colonies didn't help Pillowslip, Pillowslip has to pull some drones to fight against Shadow's marines!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
20:59 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:36 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:53 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:50 Shadow's M&M ball is rolling over Pillowslip's units.Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
23:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:47 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
24:22 Shadow is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Shadow's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:46 It seems like Shadow has more units than Pillowslip!Count the units: Shadow has the edge over Pillowslip right now.
24:55 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:49 Pillowslip's zerglings didn't do much damage to Shadow's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
26:00 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:29 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:58 Shadow successfully blocked Pillowslip from harassing his economy.Pillowslip knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
27:25 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Shadow's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:02 Even sunken colonies didn't help Pillowslip, Pillowslip has to pull some drones to fight against Shadow's marines!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Shadow takes the middle of the game.
28:27 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:00 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:07 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Shadow's economy takes a real hit.
29:40 Pillowslip must macro up quickly or Shadow will just roll him over!Pillowslip needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:55 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
30:19 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Shadow starts the push.
30:40 Pillowslip is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:06 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
31:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:08 Shadow kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Shadow marches on.
32:28 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:43 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Shadow's army.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
33:07 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Shadow looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:31 What a pity! Pillowslip managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shadow's army.Good instincts from Shadow; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shadow starts moving out.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
34:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:51 Even sunken colonies didn't help Pillowslip, Pillowslip has to pull some drones to fight against Shadow's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Shadow breaks Pillowslip's position.
35:11 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
35:24 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
35:45 Shadow shot down Pillowslip's hatchery.Shadow finds the weak point and Pillowslip's new base is gone.
36:16 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Shadow looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
36:29 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
36:59 Shadow creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
37:18 Plague first, then the charge — Pillowslip goes for the throat.Everything Pillowslip has built comes forward at once.
37:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:05 Shadow's siege line holds and Pillowslip's ultralisks die on the way in.Pillowslip throws the endgame army in and Shadow simply refuses to lose.
38:34 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
38:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
39:30 Shadow creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Shadow commits the late-game army.
39:37 Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Pillowslip crosses the map with everything.
40:13 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.
40:24 Shadow's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Pillowslip.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
40:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
41:15 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
41:42 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Shadow looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
42:09 Pillowslip harasses Shadow's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Shadow's foundation.
42:18 In terms of army size, Shadow and Pillowslip are around equal.Unit for unit, Shadow and Pillowslip are level.
42:41 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Shadow starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Shadow commits the late-game army.
43:21 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Pillowslip is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Pillowslip moves out to end it.
43:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:58 Pillowslip threw the swarm at a full tank line and Shadow barely moved.Shadow holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
44:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:43 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:20 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Shadow's economy takes a real hit.
45:38 Eager to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
45:50 Plague first, then the charge — Pillowslip goes for the throat.This is the big one — Pillowslip commits the late-game army.
46:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:43 Pillowslip threw the swarm at a full tank line and Shadow barely moved.Pillowslip throws the endgame army in and Shadow simply refuses to lose.
47:03 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:21 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.Shadow keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:46 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Shadow starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Shadow commits the late-game army.
48:27 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Pillowslip is moving out!Everything Pillowslip has built comes forward at once.
48:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:54 Pillowslip could not break the tank line, and Shadow is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
49:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
49:59 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:16 What a pity! Pillowslip managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shadow's army.Pillowslip knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
50:37 Shadow moves out with his armies.Shadow tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:30 Shadow's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Pillowslip.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
51:39 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Shadow while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
52:06 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shadow's army has been decimated.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
52:25 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shadow's defense line.Pillowslip goes for the raid — Shadow is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:56 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shadow's defense line.Pillowslip knocks, Shadow answers. No damage done.
53:18 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Shadow pushes into the swarm.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
53:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:16 Shadow's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Pillowslip.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
54:24 It seems that Shadow only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
54:51 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:11 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Shadow's economy takes a real hit.
55:34 Pillowslip is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shadow's army.Pillowslip is badly outgunned — Shadow's force is a size larger.
56:03 Shadow successfully blocked Pillowslip from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Shadow; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
56:29 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Shadow pushes into the swarm.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
57:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:07 Irradiate on the defilers! Shadow watches Pillowslip's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Shadow's late-game push decides it.
57:26 Shadow only destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
🎙 Shadow has built a commanding army lead — Pillowslip needs something special here.
57:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:15 Zerglings ran past Shadow's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Pillowslip gets into Shadow's mineral line — workers are dying.
58:46 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Shadow starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Shadow has built comes forward at once.
59:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Pillowslip taps out!That's it. Pillowslip looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Shadow defeats Pillowslip, settled in the late game.
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:16 Shadow spawns in Blue at s2 while Pillowslip spawns in Green at s1.We're underway — Shadow spawns at s2, Pillowslip answers from s1.
0:43 Pillowslip opens 12 Pool against Shadow's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Shadow, 12 Pool from Pillowslip.
— The early game —
1:15 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Shadow decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:12 Pillowslip with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
3:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:06 Shadow kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!Pillowslip's army evaporates. Shadow doesn't even slow down.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shadow — the losses are light.
5:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Pillowslip clips Shadow's army — real damage, but Shadow fights on.
5:54 Shadow decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:41 Pillowslip with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:14 Currently, neither Shadow nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Shadow and Pillowslip match each other.
7:44 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:52 Shadow gains early map control with his marines!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
9:20 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
9:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Shadow's army.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Shadow's force and backs off.
10:40 Shadow places down a command center.Quietly, Shadow adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:11 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:49 Pillowslip's zerglings are pushing out!Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:13 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.
13:02 Shadow gains early map control with his marines!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Shadow's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Shadow's force dwarfs what Pillowslip has left on the field.
13:21 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
14:13 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
14:36 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:56 All of a sudden, Pillowslip has no armies left while Shadow is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Shadow marches on.
16:33 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shadow's force stays on that battlefield.
17:04 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:35 Attempting to end the game, Shadow moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
18:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Pillowslip GGs!That's it. Pillowslip looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Pillowslip taps out. Shadow's early game was simply better.
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
army value
■ Shadow
■ Pillowslip
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:19 The Red Shadow spawns at s1 while Orange Pillowslip spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shadow at s1, Pillowslip at s2.
0:35 Pillowslip opens 12 Hatch against Shadow's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Shadow, 12 Hatch from Pillowslip.
— The early game —
1:17 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
2:10 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
3:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:48 Shadow has enough marines to deal with Pillowslip's zergling pressure.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
5:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shadow destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
5:33 Pillowslip's army is small compared to Shadow!Pillowslip needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
5:58 Shadow starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shadow crosses the map with everything.
6:30 Eager to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
7:17 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:17 Pillowslip failed to break through Shadow's marine defense line.Shadow holds the early rush without blinking.
8:41 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:54 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow takes another base — the economy widens.
10:25 Shadow moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shadow pushes.
10:52 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:04 Shadow successfully fends off Pillowslip's attacks.Shadow holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shadow is far ahead.
12:41 After that battle, Shadow still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Shadow only destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army.Shadow cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
13:30 Shadow starts pushing out with his marines.Shadow goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:20 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
14:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:14 Shadow gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Shadow breaks Pillowslip's front door.
15:42 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:12 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
16:46 Shadow places down a command center.Shadow plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Pillowslip is hanging on by a thread against Shadow's army.
17:20 Pillowslip is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:59 In terms of army size, Pillowslip is behind Shadow!Pillowslip needs production, fast; Shadow's army has outgrown his.
18:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
19:00 Shadow's marines forced Pillowslip's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Shadow absorbs the mid-game push — Pillowslip gained nothing for the cost.
19:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shadow managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:55 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shadow pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:45 Shadow is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Shadow starts the push.
21:07 Pillowslip having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Pillowslip looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Pillowslip taps out. Shadow's early game was simply better.
Head to head
70 games
Shadow
25 – 45
Pillowslip