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Watchword Zerg 3 – 4 Zerg Pillowslip

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G1 WIN Watchword Zerg 1–0 Zerg Pillowslip Wind and Cloud Wind and Cloud · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (38 lines)
0:09 Watchword spawns in White at s2 while Pillowslip spawns in Blue at s1.Watchword in White at s2. Pillowslip in Blue at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Pillowslip gets 12 Pool against Watchword's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Watchword's 9 Pool against Pillowslip's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:29 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
2:44 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:05 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:22 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Pillowslip!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
4:49 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:16 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
6:54 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
— The mid game —
7:50 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:29 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.
9:03 Watchword kills off Pillowslip's armies and continues pushing!Watchword wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:54 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
10:17 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
10:48 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:25 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:49 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Pillowslip!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's front door.
13:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
13:53 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
15:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:51 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Pillowslip's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Watchword marches on.
16:31 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:52 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
18:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Pillowslip taps out!Pillowslip types it out: GG.
Watchword takes it — the early game decided this one.
G2 Watchword Zerg 1–1 Zerg Pillowslip WIN New Bloody Ridge New Bloody Ridge · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:20 Watchword spawns at s1 in Teal while Pillowslip spawns at s2 in Green.Watchword takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Pillowslip settles in at s2 in Green.
0:46 Pillowslip opens 9 Pool against Watchword's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Watchword, 9 Pool from Pillowslip.
— The early game —
1:14 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:54 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:02 Watchword failed to kill off Pillowslip's defending zerglings.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:13 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:29 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:17 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:44 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
8:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:48 Watchword failed to kill off Pillowslip's defending zerglings.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
9:25 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:01 After that battle, Pillowslip destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Pillowslip took it apart.
10:19 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:08 Eager to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
11:25 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.
12:07 Pillowslip with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
🎙 Pillowslip holds the stronger army for now.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:34 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:20 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:44 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:41 The battle outcome favors Pillowslip as Watchword's armies melt into Pillowslip's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Pillowslip marches on.
16:18 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:59 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Pillowslip edges ahead on army strength.
17:32 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
18:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:29 Watchword made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisks further on!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Pillowslip takes the middle of the game.
19:03 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
20:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Pillowslip takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G3 WIN Watchword Zerg 2–1 Zerg Pillowslip La Mancha La Mancha · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (128 lines)
0:07 The Orange Watchword spawns at s2 while Green Pillowslip spawns at s3.Watchword in Orange at s2. Pillowslip in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:29 Watchword opens 12 Pool against Pillowslip's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Watchword, 12 Hatch from Pillowslip.
— The early game —
0:52 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:24 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:17 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:57 Pillowslip failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
3:15 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:16 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:32 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:31 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:58 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.
6:15 Pillowslip was out-microed by Watchword and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:17 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
7:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:08 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:13 Watchword failed to break Pillowslip's zergling line of defense.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:38 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:58 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
10:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:37 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
11:14 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:41 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:16 Pillowslip with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Watchword's zerglings!Pillowslip holds the early rush without blinking.
12:45 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:04 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:33 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
13:52 Pillowslip is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
14:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:42 The battle outcome favors Pillowslip as Watchword's armies melt into Pillowslip's armies' weapon fire!Pillowslip wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:08 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:25 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
16:08 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
16:32 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:50 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
17:14 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:34 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.
18:02 The battle outcome favors Pillowslip as Watchword's armies melt into Pillowslip's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Pillowslip. The push continues.
18:27 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
18:49 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
19:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Pillowslip's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Pillowslip's economy takes a real hit.
19:44 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
20:10 Pillowslip is pushing his speedlings.Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:17 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:24 Pillowslip wiped off Watchword's zerglings, but Watchword had mutalisks popped just in time! Pillowslip has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Pillowslip.
21:40 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
21:59 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:34 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
22:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:14 Zerglings ran past Pillowslip's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Pillowslip's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:39 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:10 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
24:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:49 Pillowslip failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
25:11 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:59 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
26:38 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
27:19 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.
27:41 Pillowslip successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Pillowslip's line. Great positioning.
28:01 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:27 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
28:56 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 Watchword's army.Pillowslip goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:19 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
29:48 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
30:42 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Pillowslip's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Pillowslip's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
30:55 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:21 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:37 Watchword destroys Pillowslip's hatchery, denying expansions.Pillowslip's expansion burns — Watchword tears it down.
32:15 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Beautiful harassment from Pillowslip. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
32:35 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:55 Pillowslip tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Watchword's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Pillowslip.
33:15 Watchword moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
33:53 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Pillowslip.Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Pillowslip should not take this fight.
34:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:44 Watchword with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:56 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
35:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
35:43 Watchword destroys Pillowslip's hatchery, denying expansions.Watchword finds the weak point and Pillowslip's new base is gone.
36:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
36:39 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Watchword's foundation.
37:04 Watchword is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
37:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:44 Pillowslip held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Pillowslip holds Watchword.
38:25 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:58 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Watchword's economy is suffering!Watchword looks away for one second and Pillowslip makes him pay for it.
39:36 Zerglings ran past Watchword's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Pillowslip!Pillowslip gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:03 Pillowslip is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Pillowslip needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
40:20 Pillowslip harasses Watchword and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Watchword's foundation.
40:45 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:21 Watchword's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Pillowslip!Pillowslip absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
41:58 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:19 Pillowslip destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Pillowslip took it apart.
— The late game —
42:51 Both hives are up. Watchword moves first.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
43:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:36 Pillowslip successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Pillowslip's line. Great positioning.
44:05 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
44:27 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
44:36 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:14 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. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
G4 Watchword Zerg 2–2 Zerg Pillowslip WIN Butter Butter · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:16 The Red Watchword spawns at s2 while Yellow Pillowslip spawns at s1.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s2, Pillowslip answers from s1.
0:28 Pillowslip opens 12 Hatch against Watchword's 9 Pool.Watchword commits to 9 Pool; Pillowslip answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:09 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:04 Watchword failed to break Pillowslip's zergling line of defense.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Pillowslip's defense was already in place.
3:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:41 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:14 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
4:46 Pillowslip decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
5:00 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:28 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:19 Pillowslip failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
6:43 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
7:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:32 Pillowslip's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Count the units: Pillowslip has the edge over Watchword right now.
7:55 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:19 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:00 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Pillowslip!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:42 Pillowslip destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Pillowslip cuts Watchword's army in half.
9:49 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:22 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:47 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:47 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:18 Watchword with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Pillowslip's zerglings!Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
12:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:15 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
13:35 Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:54 Pillowslip is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
14:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:56 Pillowslip kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Pillowslip doesn't even slow down.
15:20 Pillowslip only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip cuts Watchword's army in half.
15:48 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
16:01 Zerglings ran past Pillowslip's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Pillowslip's foundation.
16:38 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.
16:49 Pillowslip is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
17:11 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:04 Pillowslip made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's position.
18:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
19:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Pillowslip! Watchword's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Pillowslip chips away at Watchword's foundation.
19:39 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
20:20 It seems like Pillowslip has more units than Watchword!Pillowslip's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
🎙 Pillowslip edges ahead on army strength.
20:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:59 For a second it looked like Pillowslip had more zerglings, but in another second Watchword seems to have taken the lead! Pillowslip is backing off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Pillowslip gained nothing for the cost.
21:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
21:48 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
22:11 Pillowslip is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:48 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
23:03 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:00 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Pillowslip is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Pillowslip. The push continues.
🎙 Slight advantage Pillowslip as the game develops.
24:15 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
24:44 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:59 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
25:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:03 Pillowslip with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Pillowslip takes the middle of the game.
26:10 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
26:55 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
27:08 Pillowslip destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Pillowslip rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
27:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Pillowslip holds the stronger army for now.
27:54 Pillowslip is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
28:16 Watchword must macro up quickly or Pillowslip will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Pillowslip's army has outgrown his.
28:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:10 Pillowslip wiped off Watchword's zerglings, but Watchword had mutalisks popped just in time! Pillowslip has to back off!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Pillowslip gained nothing for the cost.
29:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
30:07 Pillowslip lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
30:33 Pillowslip decides to move out with his armies.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:21 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Pillowslip is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Pillowslip doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:33 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:12 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
32:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
32:54 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
33:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:40 Pillowslip had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Watchword's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Pillowslip holds Watchword.
33:57 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:28 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
34:56 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Pillowslip's defense line.Good instincts from Pillowslip; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:22 Pillowslip starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Pillowslip crosses the map with everything.
35:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
36:06 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Pillowslip is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Pillowslip doesn't even slow down.
36:42 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Pillowslip while losing less than half of his army.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:58 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Pillowslip's force and backs off.
37:16 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:53 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Pillowslip hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:11 In terms of army size, Watchword and Pillowslip are around equal.Unit for unit, Watchword and Pillowslip are level.
38:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:53 All of a sudden, Pillowslip has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Pillowslip's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
39:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:11 Pillowslip starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
40:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:55 Watchword wins the ultralisk fight at the choke and Pillowslip pulls back.Pillowslip throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
41:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
41:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:20 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
42:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
43:03 Pillowslip wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Watchword's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Pillowslip's late-game push decides it.
43:34 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
43:47 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
44:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Pillowslip's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Pillowslip's economy takes a real hit.
44:43 Eager to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:08 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Watchword taps out. Pillowslip's late game was simply better.
G5 Watchword Zerg 2–3 Zerg Pillowslip WIN Destination Destination · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:08 The Green Watchword spawns at s1 while Teal Pillowslip spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Watchword at s1, Pillowslip at s2.
0:53 Watchword gets 12 Pool against Pillowslip's 12 Pool.Watchword commits to 12 Pool; Pillowslip answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:03 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 With really nice micro, Pillowslip kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
4:40 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
5:19 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
5:47 Both Watchword and Pillowslip appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Pillowslip yet.
6:28 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
6:56 Pillowslip decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
7:32 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:54 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
8:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:13 Watchword lost all his zerglings to Pillowslip!Watchword wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
9:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 After that battle, Pillowslip still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
10:41 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
11:16 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:23 Pillowslip with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!Watchword wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Pillowslip holds the stronger army for now.
12:52 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
14:16 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
14:47 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
15:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
15:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:29 With really nice micro, Pillowslip kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
16:48 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Pillowslip pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:32 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Pillowslip's army.
17:57 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Pillowslip yet.
— The mid game —
18:31 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
19:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!That's it. Watchword looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Pillowslip closes it out over Watchword.
G6 WIN Watchword Zerg 3–3 Zerg Pillowslip Odyssey Odyssey · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:15 Watchword spawns in Red at s1 while Pillowslip spawns in Teal at s2.Watchword in Red at s1. Pillowslip in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Pillowslip gets 12 Hatch against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Watchword shows 12 Hatch — Pillowslip has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
2:19 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 Attempting to end the game, Pillowslip moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pillowslip pushes.
3:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:50 Watchword was out-microed by Pillowslip and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Pillowslip's line. Great positioning.
4:16 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
5:03 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:36 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Pillowslip goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:49 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:32 Pillowslip with more superior zergling control outpowers Watchword!The early pressure works — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's front door.
8:06 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
8:31 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:09 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:30 Pillowslip's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
10:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:36 Watchword with more superior zergling control outpowers Pillowslip!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Pillowslip's front door.
11:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 Watchword appears to have more army than Pillowslip!Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Pillowslip should not take this fight.
12:47 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:03 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
13:45 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:20 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:05 Pillowslip failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
15:34 It seems that Pillowslip only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
🎙 Watchword edges ahead on army strength.
16:07 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
16:36 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:39 Pillowslip failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Watchword's mutalisks!Pillowslip's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
18:07 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
18:41 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Pillowslip keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
20:15 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Quietly, Pillowslip adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
20:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:14 All of a sudden, Pillowslip has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Pillowslip's way of life — Watchword marches on.
21:44 Pillowslip has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
22:12 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Pillowslip — the losses are light.
22:37 Watchword destroys Pillowslip's hatchery, denying expansions.Watchword finds the weak point and Pillowslip's new base is gone.
23:15 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:35 Watchword is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Pillowslip GGs!Pillowslip GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Pillowslip, settled in the mid game.
G7 ACE MATCH Watchword Zerg 3–4 Zerg Pillowslip WIN Benzene Benzene · Δelo +0/+0
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip army value
■ Watchword ■ Pillowslip economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Teal Watchword spawning at s1 and Orange Pillowslip spawning at s2.Watchword takes s1 in Teal; across the map, Pillowslip settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:45 Pillowslip gets 12 Hatch against Watchword's 12 Pool.Watchword shows 12 Pool — Pillowslip has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Watchword decides to expand.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Pillowslip expands.
2:03 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Pillowslip is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
3:08 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.
3:26 Pillowslip lost all his zerglings to Watchword!Pillowslip wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
3:57 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword cuts Pillowslip's army in half.
4:26 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
4:55 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Pillowslip yet.
5:31 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Pillowslip tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:35 Watchword decides to expand.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:53 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
7:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:53 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Pillowslip's attacks.Pillowslip commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
8:31 Pillowslip destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Pillowslip takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
8:56 About half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
9:20 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:41 Pillowslip decides to start pushing across the map.Pillowslip tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:14 Currently, neither Watchword nor Pillowslip appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Pillowslip match each other.
10:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:07 With really nice micro, Pillowslip kills off Watchword's zerglings.Watchword wasn't ready. Pillowslip's early aggression takes the lead.
11:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
12:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
12:49 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
13:04 Pillowslip pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Pillowslip: the first units are already marching.
13:42 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip takes another base — the economy widens.
14:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:47 Pillowslip failed to break Watchword's zergling line of defense.Pillowslip's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
15:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pillowslip destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Pillowslip clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:29 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Pillowslip's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
15:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
— The mid game —
16:40 Watchword is pushing his speedlings.Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:56 Pillowslip is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Pillowslip's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:03 Watchword failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Pillowslip's mutalisks!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Pillowslip takes the middle of the game.
18:37 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
18:52 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Pillowslip's army.Watchword clips Pillowslip's army — real damage, but Pillowslip fights on.
19:19 What a pity! Watchword managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Pillowslip's army.Watchword knocks, Pillowslip answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Pillowslip's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Watchword chips away at Pillowslip's foundation.
— The late game —
20:24 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
20:55 Pillowslip places down a hatchery.Pillowslip plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:55 Pillowslip with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Pillowslip breaks Watchword's position.
22:26 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
22:52 With excellent skills and micro, Pillowslip managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
23:27 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:46 Pillowslip decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Pillowslip has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Pillowslip edges ahead on army strength.
24:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:39 Pillowslip kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Pillowslip. The push continues.
25:22 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Pillowslip's force stays on that battlefield.
25:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Pillowslip seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
26:21 Pillowslip destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Pillowslip level the expansion.
26:37 Pillowslip is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Pillowslip starts the push.
27:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Watchword GGs!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Watchword taps out. Pillowslip's mid game was simply better.

Head to head

17 games
Watchword 11 – 6 Pillowslip