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■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Lady Esquire spawning at s4 and Yellow Watchword spawning at s1.We're underway — Lady Esquire spawns at s4, Watchword answers from s1.
0:33 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.Lady Esquire shows Forge Fast Expand — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:17 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:03 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:38 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.
3:54 Watchword failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:06 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
5:37 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
6:14 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:28 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Watchword's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Lady Esquire marches on.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
7:51 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
8:21 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
8:59 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:26 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:00 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:03 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:48 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
12:26 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
12:54 Watchword's army is small compared to Lady Esquire!Watchword needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
13:21 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
13:58 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:39 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
14:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:36 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
16:41 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:11 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
18:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
18:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:49 Watchword's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
19:29 Lady Esquire looks beastly after destroying more than half of Watchword's army.When the smoke clears, Lady Esquire has erased most of what Watchword brought.
— The late game —
20:10 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:26 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Watchword, settled in the mid game.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (304 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns at s1 in Blue while Lady Esquire spawns at s3 in Red.Watchword takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Lady Esquire settles in at s3 in Red.
0:33 Lady Esquire opens 2 Gate Rush against Watchword's Overpool.Watchword commits to Overpool; Lady Esquire answers with 2 Gate Rush.
— The early game —
0:52 Lady Esquire opens with a cheesy build.Lady Esquire Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Lady Esquire's army.
1:15 Lady Esquire with an aggressive opening starts to attack Watchword.All or nothing: Lady Esquire's gamble arrives at Watchword's base.
1:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Lady Esquire starts expanding.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:44 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
2:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:18 Lady Esquire lost some of his dragoons to Watchword's speedlings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's front door.
3:57 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:27 Watchword starts expanding.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
4:56 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:18 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Lady Esquire is a step behind and knows it.
5:41 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
5:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:14 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Watchword's front door.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:30 Watchword's number of expansions are equal to Lady Esquire's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Lady Esquire yet.
7:50 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
8:09 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
8:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:46 Lady Esquire failed to kill off Watchword's defending zerglings.Lady Esquire's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
9:05 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:48 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
10:25 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
10:32 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
10:53 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
11:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:54 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:50 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:16 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:24 At the moment, Watchword seems to have more units than Lady Esquire.Watchword's army is visibly the bigger one — Lady Esquire should not take this fight.
14:04 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
14:23 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:03 Lady Esquire tried to break into Watchword's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Lady Esquire!Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Lady Esquire gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:13 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
15:50 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
16:05 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:26 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:20 Lady Esquire made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Watchword's hydralisks! Watchword has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Lady Esquire holds Watchword.
17:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
18:06 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:34 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:55 Aaaaaa, Watchword's mineral line is stormed by Lady Esquire's high templars!The raid lands — Lady Esquire chips away at Watchword's foundation.
19:25 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:48 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:24 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.Watchword takes the fight on his terms and sends Lady Esquire home with nothing.
20:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
20:59 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
21:40 Watchword now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:47 Looks like Lady Esquire is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Lady Esquire starts the push.
22:21 At the moment, neither Watchword nor Lady Esquire is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
22:42 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:55 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
23:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:50 Watchword was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
24:09 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:30 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:48 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:18 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
25:47 Lady Esquire failed to deal nicely with Watchword's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire's position.
26:18 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:48 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:09 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:12 All of a sudden, Lady Esquire has no armies left while Watchword is continuing to push across the map!Lady Esquire's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:23 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
28:44 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:09 Watchword is planning a harassment, but Lady Esquire scouted it!Lady Esquire's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
29:32 Watchword is still going ahead with his harassment!Watchword wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
29:47 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 Lady Esquire's army.Watchword knocks, Lady Esquire answers. No damage done.
30:11 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:44 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:56 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.
31:22 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Watchword's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:29 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
31:51 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
32:19 Lady Esquire shot down Watchword's hatchery.Watchword's expansion burns — Lady Esquire tears it down.
32:42 Lady Esquire scouted Watchword's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Lady Esquire's harassment is scouted early.
33:03 Watchword is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Watchword's raiders are needed on defense.
33:24 Watchword tried to harass Lady Esquire but Lady Esquire successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Lady Esquire shuts the door on Watchword.
33:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:06 Watchword has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Lady Esquire is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:26 Watchword was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Lady Esquire cleans it up.
35:34 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:27 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
36:37 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:03 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:42 Watchword scourged some of Lady Esquire's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Watchword holds Lady Esquire.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:04 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
38:37 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
38:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Watchword! Lady Esquire's economy is suffering!Watchword gets into Lady Esquire's mineral line — workers are dying.
39:24 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
39:45 Watchword brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Watchword's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
40:01 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
40:36 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
41:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:39 Lady Esquire casts some storm! But Watchword lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Watchword shuts the door on Lady Esquire.
42:08 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
42:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
42:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:24 Watchword's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Lady Esquire has no observers left. The push stalls.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
43:31 Lady Esquire destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
44:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:24 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:46 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
44:53 In terms of army size, Watchword and Lady Esquire are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
45:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:37 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Lady Esquire walks through Watchword's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
46:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
46:31 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
46:56 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:15 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
47:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:59 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Lady Esquire's attacks.The attack shatters on Watchword's line. Great positioning.
48:16 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
48:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:59 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
49:30 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
49:51 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
50:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
50:20 Watchword spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:56 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:30 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:52 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
52:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:46 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
53:08 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
53:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
53:47 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:05 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
54:18 Both Watchword and Lady Esquire appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
54:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
55:15 Watchword's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Lady Esquire loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Watchword's late-game push decides it.
55:41 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
55:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:18 Watchword moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
56:42 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
57:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:25 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Watchword's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
58:10 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:23 Lady Esquire destroys Watchword's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Lady Esquire level the expansion.
58:48 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
59:08 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
59:26 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
59:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
60:13 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Lady Esquire's dragoons fire into nothing and Watchword holds.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:42 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:29 In terms of army size, Lady Esquire is behind Watchword!Lady Esquire is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
61:45 Reaver! Reaver! Lady Esquire's reaver is killing off most of Watchword's workers!Lady Esquire gets into Watchword's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:03 Watchword has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Lady Esquire.Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
62:35 Lady Esquire gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.The harassment is called off — Lady Esquire keeps his units alive.
62:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
62:58 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
63:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:50 Lady Esquire walked into plague and swarm together. Watchword gave up nothing.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:45 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
64:52 Lady Esquire tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Watchword's economy.Lady Esquire knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
65:20 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
65:42 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
65:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:31 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Lady Esquire's dragoons fire into nothing and Watchword holds.Lady Esquire throws the endgame army in and Watchword simply refuses to lose.
66:52 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
67:06 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
67:27 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
67:50 Eager to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
68:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
68:43 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Lady Esquire wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
69:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
69:20 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
69:37 Lady Esquire tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Watchword.Lady Esquire goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
69:54 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
70:12 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
70:37 Currently, neither Watchword nor Lady Esquire appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Lady Esquire match each other.
70:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:20 Lady Esquire's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Watchword's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Lady Esquire breaks Watchword late.
71:42 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
72:12 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
72:36 Watchword decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
72:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Lady Esquire starts moving out.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
73:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
73:28 Watchword was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Lady Esquire's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
74:02 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Lady Esquire destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
74:49 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
74:56 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Lady Esquire.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
75:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
75:54 Watchword was out-microed by Lady Esquire and loses all his attacking forces.Lady Esquire holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
76:03 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:22 It seems that Lady Esquire only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Lady Esquire takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
76:45 At the moment, Lady Esquire seems to have more units than Watchword.Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
77:23 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
77:35 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
78:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
78:18 The corsairs cleared the sky and Lady Esquire's ground army does the rest to Watchword.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
78:40 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
78:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:17 Lady Esquire shot down Watchword's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Lady Esquire level the expansion.
79:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
80:02 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
80:22 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Lady Esquire moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
80:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
81:15 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!Watchword's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
81:34 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:10 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
82:37 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
83:08 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.
83:24 Under dark swarm Lady Esquire's dragoons are useless — Watchword's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Lady Esquire late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
83:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:11 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Watchword goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
84:50 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
85:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
85:39 The corsairs cleared the sky and Lady Esquire's ground army does the rest to Watchword.There's no rebuilding from that. Lady Esquire's late-game push decides it.
85:58 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
86:19 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:31 Watchword must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
87:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Watchword pushes.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
87:33 Every gateway is pumping and Lady Esquire starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Lady Esquire moves out to end it.
87:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
88:12 Watchword kills off Lady Esquire's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
88:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
89:05 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
89:33 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Lady Esquire commits the late-game army.
89:51 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.
90:18 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Lady Esquire's dragoons fire into nothing and Watchword holds.Watchword holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
90:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:19 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Watchword commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
91:37 Lady Esquire rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Lady Esquire has built comes forward at once.
92:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
92:31 Watchword spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Lady Esquire is still standing.Lady Esquire holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
92:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
93:06 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
93:24 At the moment, Lady Esquire seems to have more units than Watchword.Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
93:58 At the moment, Lady Esquire seems to have more units than Watchword.Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
94:11 Watchword must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Lady Esquire's army has outgrown his.
94:42 It seems like Lady Esquire has more units than Watchword!Count the units: Lady Esquire has the edge over Watchword right now.
95:04 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Count the units: Lady Esquire has the edge over Watchword right now.
95:22 Currently, neither Watchword nor Lady Esquire appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Lady Esquire yet.
95:33 Lady Esquire appears to have more army than Watchword!Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
96:08 Watchword must macro up quickly or Lady Esquire will just roll him over!Watchword is badly outgunned — Lady Esquire's force is a size larger.
96:35 At the moment, Lady Esquire seems to have more units than Watchword.Lady Esquire's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
96:53 Watchword makes an all-in and kills off Lady Esquire's armies.Watchword goes all-in — and it lands! Lady Esquire's army is gone.
97:17 After a long long battle, Watchword finally takes the win.Watchword takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
GG. Watchword closes it out over Lady Esquire.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:15 Lady Esquire spawns at s2 in Blue while Watchword spawns at s1 in Orange.Lady Esquire in Blue at s2. Watchword in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Pool.Lady Esquire commits to Forge Fast Expand; Watchword answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:26 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
2:17 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:03 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Watchword's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
4:38 Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Lady Esquire cuts Watchword's army in half.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:34 Lady Esquire starts expanding.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:10 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:54 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
7:20 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:17 Watchword failed to kill off Lady Esquire's defending zealots.Lady Esquire holds the early rush without blinking.
8:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:30 Watchword lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:05 Lady Esquire's forces appear to be larger compared to Watchword's!Count the units: Lady Esquire has the edge over Watchword right now.
10:50 Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Lady Esquire pushes.
11:21 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:45 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
12:47 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
13:32 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
14:00 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:33 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
15:14 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
16:05 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Lady Esquire's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
16:37 Lady Esquire destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Lady Esquire took it apart.
17:23 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:58 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
18:17 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.
19:04 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
19:36 The attack was a success, Watchword lost more than half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:57 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
20:32 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Watchword, settled in the early game.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:13 Watchword spawns in White at s4 while Lady Esquire spawns in Purple at s1.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s4, Lady Esquire answers from s1.
0:40 Lady Esquire opens Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Watchword, Forge Fast Expand from Lady Esquire.
— The early game —
1:18 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Watchword's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:02 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Lady Esquire tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:19 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Lady Esquire is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Lady Esquire. The push continues.
4:39 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
5:48 Watchword is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
6:36 Lady Esquire starts pushing across the map.Lady Esquire tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:06 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:08 Watchword failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
8:43 With excellent skills and micro, Lady Esquire managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:36 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Lady Esquire while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:52 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
10:43 Attempting to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:18 Lady Esquire decides to start pushing across the map.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:24 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Watchword wasn't ready. Lady Esquire's early aggression takes the lead.
13:04 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
🎙 Lady Esquire edges ahead on army strength.
13:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The late game —
13:58 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:32 Currently, neither Watchword nor Lady Esquire appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Lady Esquire yet.
15:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:53 Watchword lost all of his zerglings to Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Watchword's front door.
16:32 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:08 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:31 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Watchword, settled in the early game.
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
army value
■ Watchword
■ Lady Esquire
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Orange Lady Esquire spawns at s2 while Teal Watchword spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Lady Esquire at s2, Watchword at s1.
0:51 Lady Esquire gets Forge Fast Expand against Watchword's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Lady Esquire, 12 Hatch from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:16 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Lady Esquire plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Attempting to end the game, Lady Esquire moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Lady Esquire crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:44 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:01 Watchword failed to break Lady Esquire's defending line of zealots.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Lady Esquire's defense was already in place.
4:30 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Lady Esquire keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
6:02 Lady Esquire is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
6:35 Watchword pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
7:18 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Lady Esquire as the game develops.
7:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:19 The battle outcome favors Lady Esquire as Watchword's armies melt into Lady Esquire's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Lady Esquire doesn't even slow down.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
9:19 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Lady Esquire's army.Watchword clips Lady Esquire's army — real damage, but Lady Esquire fights on.
10:00 Lady Esquire decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Lady Esquire has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:30 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:46 Watchword starts expanding.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:03 Lady Esquire kills off Watchword's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Watchword's front door.
🎙 The scales tip toward Lady Esquire — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:34 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Lady Esquire — the losses are light.
13:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Lady Esquire seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:42 Lady Esquire is having a hard time catching up with Watchword's number of expansions.Lady Esquire needs an expansion soon or Watchword's economy simply wins this.
14:09 Lady Esquire warps in a nexus.Quietly, Lady Esquire adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:43 Lady Esquire is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Lady Esquire: the first units are already marching.
15:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:49 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Lady Esquire continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Lady Esquire breaks Watchword's front door.
16:16 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Lady Esquire pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:53 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Lady Esquire's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Lady Esquire's force and backs off.
🎙 Lady Esquire has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
17:16 Lady Esquire's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Lady Esquire goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:58 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
18:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:58 Watchword's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Lady Esquire takes the middle of the game.
19:32 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Lady Esquire's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:01 After that battle, Lady Esquire still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:44 Lady Esquire is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Lady Esquire's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Watchword GGs!Watchword types it out: GG.
That's the game: Lady Esquire defeats Watchword, settled in the mid game.
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