Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Tue, Aug 18 2026 · 04:31 server time
Games
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■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:09 Effetely spawns in Yellow at s2 while Watchword spawns in White at s1.We're underway — Effetely spawns at s2, Watchword answers from s1.
0:49 Effetely gets 1 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Effetely's 1 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
2:19 Effetely decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:18 Effetely appears to have more army than Watchword!Effetely's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
3:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:35 Watchword's zerglings surround Effetely's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Effetely's front door.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:07 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:46 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
8:04 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.
8:42 Effetely gains early map control with his marines!Watchword wasn't ready. Effetely's early aggression takes the lead.
9:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
9:41 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:23 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
11:32 Watchword must macro up quickly or Effetely will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Effetely's army has outgrown his.
12:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Effetely as the game develops.
12:35 Effetely kills off Watchword's zerglings with his marines!Watchword wasn't ready. Effetely's early aggression takes the lead.
13:13 Effetely only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Effetely cuts Watchword's army in half.
13:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:12 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
14:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:23 Effetely kills off Watchword's zerglings with his marines!Watchword wasn't ready. Effetely's early aggression takes the lead.
15:50 After that battle, Effetely destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Effetely took it apart.
16:28 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:42 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
🎙 Effetely's force dwarfs what Watchword has left on the field.
17:27 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:51 Effetely starts pushing across the map.Effetely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
19:05 The battle outcome favors Effetely as Watchword's armies melt into Effetely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Effetely marches on.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Effetely's army.
19:25 Effetely destroyed about half of Watchword's army after that battle.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Effetely took it apart.
20:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
20:39 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Effetely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Watchword taps out!Watchword types it out: GG.
Watchword taps out. Effetely's early game was simply better.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (128 lines)
0:14 Watchword spawns in White at s1 while Effetely spawns in Blue at s2.Watchword in White at s1. Effetely in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Effetely gets 14 CC against Watchword's 12 Pool.Watchword shows 12 Pool — Effetely has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:24 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
1:52 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
2:37 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.
3:09 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Effetely continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Effetely breaks Watchword's front door.
3:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
3:44 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
4:09 Effetely desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
4:38 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:11 Eager to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
5:24 In terms of army size, Effetely is behind Watchword!Effetely needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:45 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Effetely cleans it up.
7:02 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
7:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:55 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
8:17 Eager to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.Effetely tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:35 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
9:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:30 Nice placement by Watchword, Effetely can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Effetely's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
9:58 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:09 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:36 Effetely must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Effetely needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
11:04 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
11:23 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:53 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:48 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:58 Effetely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
13:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
13:58 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
14:11 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:13 Watchword kills off Effetely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
15:39 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:57 It seems that Effetely only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
16:12 Effetely's cloaked wraith did not do much to Watchword's economy.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Slight advantage Watchword as the game develops.
16:38 Watchword decides to expand.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:18 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:02 Watchword's well-placed lurkers caught Effetely's tanks and medics off-guard! Effetely's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Effetely's position.
18:22 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:43 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:22 Watchword is planning a harassment, but Effetely scouted it!Effetely's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
19:32 Watchword is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Watchword's raiders are needed on defense.
20:06 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Good instincts from Effetely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Watchword holds the stronger army for now.
20:36 Effetely tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Watchword.Effetely goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:43 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
21:10 Effetely is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Watchword's army.Effetely needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
21:47 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:28 Watchword's well-placed lurkers caught Effetely's tanks and medics off-guard! Effetely's army is completely melting!Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
22:50 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword clips Effetely's army — real damage, but Effetely fights on.
23:11 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
23:33 Watchword starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:23 Watchword was unable to break through Effetely's M&M group.Effetely absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
25:01 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
25:23 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
25:40 Effetely tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Watchword.Good instincts from Watchword; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:05 Effetely is planning a harassment, but Watchword scouted it!Watchword's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
26:27 Effetely gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Effetely thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
26:45 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:52 Watchword lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Effetely's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Effetely absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
28:16 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
28:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:05 Effetely harasses Watchword's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Effetely. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
29:16 Effetely tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Watchword.Effetely knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
29:54 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Watchword crosses the map with everything.
30:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:33 Effetely seems to have run out of scans! Watchword's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
30:52 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely 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.
31:27 It seems that Effetely only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
31:51 Effetely dropped some marines into Watchword's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Effetely. Watchword's economy takes a real hit.
32:03 Effetely's cloaked wraith did not do much to Watchword's economy.Effetely knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
32:37 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:53 Watchword has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Effetely.Watchword is out-expanding Effetely — the money game is tilting.
33:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:49 Effetely's marines forced Watchword's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Effetely absorbs the mid-game push — Watchword gained nothing for the cost.
34:19 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:31 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:55 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:22 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Effetely starts the push.
35:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:16 Watchword held off Effetely's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Watchword absorbs the mid-game push — Effetely gained nothing for the cost.
36:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Effetely destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
37:12 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
37:24 Effetely tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Watchword.Effetely goes for the raid — Watchword is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:50 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
38:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:31 Watchword is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Effetely's armies melt in the attack.Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
39:03 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
39:32 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
39:58 Effetely tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Watchword.Effetely knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
40:28 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:35 Watchword appears to have more army than Effetely!Count the units: Watchword has the edge over Effetely right now.
40:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:31 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Effetely's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!Effetely's army evaporates. Watchword doesn't even slow down.
41:52 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
42:10 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:52 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
43:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
43:34 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Effetely's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Watchword breaks Effetely late.
43:53 After that battle, Watchword destroyed about half of Effetely's army.Half of Effetely's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
44:31 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
44:47 Effetely's cloaked wraith did not do much to Watchword's economy.Effetely knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
45:17 Effetely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Effetely GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Watchword defeats Effetely, settled in the late game.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Effetely spawns in Yellow at s4 while Watchword spawns in Orange at s1.Effetely takes s4 in Yellow; across the map, Watchword settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:39 Effetely opens 1 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Pool.Effetely shows 1 Rax FE — Watchword has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
2:29 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:50 With beautiful placement, Effetely successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.The attack shatters on Effetely's line. Great positioning.
4:18 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
5:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
5:36 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:13 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
6:38 Effetely starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
7:19 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:20 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Effetely is continuing to push across the map!Effetely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:37 Effetely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
9:19 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Effetely's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
9:47 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:04 Effetely kills off Watchword's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Effetely breaks Watchword's front door.
11:32 It seems that Effetely only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
11:59 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
🎙 Effetely holds the stronger army for now.
12:42 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
13:34 Both Effetely and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Effetely and Watchword yet.
14:20 Effetely decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
14:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
15:14 Effetely's superior marine control beat up all of Watchword's zergling.Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
15:54 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword clips Effetely's army — real damage, but Effetely fights on.
16:59 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Effetely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Effetely has built a commanding army lead — Watchword needs something special here.
17:26 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
17:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:08 Even sunken colonies didn't help Watchword, Watchword has to pull some drones to fight against Effetely's marines!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
19:23 Watchword seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Effetely limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
20:29 Watchword's expansion have been wiped off by Effetely!Effetely finds the weak point and Watchword's new base is gone.
21:12 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Watchword taps.
Effetely takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Watchword spawning at s1 and White Effetely spawning at s2.We're underway — Watchword spawns at s1, Effetely answers from s2.
0:31 Effetely opens 2 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Hatch.Watchword commits to 12 Hatch; Effetely answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:59 Watchword desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:28 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:36 Watchword failed to kill off Effetely's defending marines.Watchword's early gamble buys nothing — Effetely's defense was already in place.
3:56 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:26 Effetely only destroyed about half of Watchword's army.Half of Watchword's force is gone — Effetely took it apart.
4:57 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
5:10 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:37 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:15 Effetely starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 At the moment, Effetely seems to have more units than Watchword.Effetely's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
7:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:39 Effetely kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Effetely doesn't even slow down.
8:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
8:29 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:11 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Effetely starts moving out.Effetely has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:18 With beautiful placement, Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.Effetely commits and it's the wrong call — Watchword cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:01 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
11:14 Effetely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
11:59 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
12:09 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
13:18 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:06 With some nice micro, Watchword successfully defend against Effetely's marines.Watchword holds the early rush without blinking.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:06 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
16:07 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:35 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:37 Watchword's well-placed lurkers caught Effetely's tanks and medics off-guard! Effetely's army is completely melting!Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
17:52 Watchword only destroyed about half of Effetely's army.Half of Effetely's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
18:19 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Effetely's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:27 In terms of army size, Effetely is behind Watchword!Effetely is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
19:38 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
20:19 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:42 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
21:15 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.
21:45 Watchword kills off Effetely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
— The late game —
22:06 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:33 Effetely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Effetely clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
23:01 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
🎙 Effetely is a step behind and knows it.
23:35 Effetely must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Effetely needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
24:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:35 The battle outcome favors Watchword as Effetely's armies melt into Watchword's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
24:57 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
25:17 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
25:45 Cloaked wraiths from Effetely are harassing Watchword!Watchword looks away for one second and Effetely makes him pay for it.
26:24 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:23 Effetely seems to have run out of scans! Watchword's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Watchword breaks Effetely's position.
🎙 Effetely is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
27:44 Watchword only destroyed about half of Effetely's army.Half of Effetely's force is gone — Watchword took it apart.
28:11 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
28:32 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Effetely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Effetely taps.
Effetely taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
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Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Effetely spawns at s3 in Orange while Watchword spawns at s2 in Red.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Effetely at s3, Watchword at s2.
0:46 Effetely gets 14 CC against Watchword's 12 Pool.Effetely commits to 14 CC; Watchword answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:13 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:30 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:40 Mismicro from Effetely gave opportunity to Watchword! Watchword is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Effetely's front door.
3:52 About half of Effetely's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
4:31 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Effetely starts moving out.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
5:51 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:26 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:20 Watchword's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Effetely continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Effetely breaks Watchword's front door.
7:48 It seems that Effetely only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
8:10 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
8:43 Effetely's number of expansions are equal to Watchword's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Effetely and Watchword yet.
9:08 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:52 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:37 Nice placement by Watchword, Effetely can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Effetely's early gamble buys nothing — Watchword's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:01 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:40 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:09 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:11 Mismicro from Effetely gave opportunity to Watchword! Watchword is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Effetely's front door.
14:45 About half of Effetely's army has been decimated in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
15:34 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
16:07 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.
16:38 Effetely seems to have run out of scans! Watchword's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
17:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
17:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
17:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:23 Watchword is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
— The late game —
18:53 Effetely's army is small compared to Watchword!Effetely needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
19:22 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Watchword — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:26 Watchword seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Effetely is totally losing this battle!Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
20:51 Watchword destroyed about half of Effetely's army after that battle.Watchword cuts Effetely's army in half.
21:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:51 Effetely's cloaked wraith did not do much to Watchword's economy.Effetely knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
22:14 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
22:43 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.
23:07 Effetely seems to have run out of scans! Watchword's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Effetely's defense bends, then snaps. Watchword takes the middle of the game.
23:33 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Watchword's way right now.
24:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:35 Effetely tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Watchword.Effetely knocks, Watchword answers. No damage done.
25:12 Effetely having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Effetely types it out: GG.
Effetely taps out. Watchword's mid game was simply better.
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
army value
■ Effetely
■ Watchword
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Play-by-play (252 lines)
0:07 Watchword spawns in Purple at s3 while Effetely spawns in Green at s1.Watchword takes s3 in Purple; across the map, Effetely settles in at s1 in Green.
0:38 Effetely gets 2 Rax FE against Watchword's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Watchword, 2 Rax FE from Effetely.
— The early game —
1:02 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
1:09 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:51 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:42 Effetely kills off Watchword's zerglings with his marines!Watchword wasn't ready. Effetely's early aggression takes the lead.
3:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:39 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 Both Watchword and Effetely appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Effetely yet.
4:19 Watchword starts pushing across the map.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:38 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:49 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:25 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
5:57 Effetely has enough marines to deal with Watchword's zergling pressure.Effetely holds the early rush without blinking.
6:28 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
6:56 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:18 Watchword with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:26 Effetely feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
7:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:09 Effetely has enough marines to deal with Watchword's zergling pressure.Effetely holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Effetely as the game develops.
8:47 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
9:08 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:29 At the moment, Effetely seems to have more units than Watchword.Count the units: Effetely has the edge over Watchword right now.
9:36 Effetely starts pushing out with his marines.Effetely goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:27 Effetely starts expanding.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:05 The battle outcome favors Effetely as Watchword's armies melt into Effetely's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Effetely doesn't even slow down.
11:36 It seems that Effetely only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
🎙 Effetely holds the stronger army for now.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:13 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Effetely shuts the door on Watchword.
12:41 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
13:06 Effetely places down a command center.Quietly, Effetely adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:17 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword goes for the raid — Effetely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The mid game —
13:55 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Effetely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:09 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:25 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
14:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:14 Even sunken colonies didn't help Watchword, Watchword has to pull some drones to fight against Effetely's marines!Watchword's defense bends, then snaps. Effetely takes the middle of the game.
15:42 Effetely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Effetely clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
15:54 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
16:18 Effetely now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Effetely starts the push.
16:44 Currently, neither Watchword nor Effetely appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Watchword and Effetely yet.
17:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:38 The battle outcome favors Effetely as Watchword's armies melt into Effetely's armies' weapon fire!Watchword's army evaporates. Effetely doesn't even slow down.
17:56 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
18:25 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely 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.
18:39 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:09 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Effetely starts the push.
19:19 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:06 The battle outcome favors Effetely as Watchword's armies melt into Effetely's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Watchword's way of life — Effetely marches on.
20:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
20:49 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
21:14 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Beautiful harassment from Watchword. Effetely's economy takes a real hit.
21:26 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Effetely's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:49 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:24 Watchword starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Watchword starts the push.
22:32 Effetely is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Effetely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:55 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
23:34 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.
23:41 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Effetely cleans it up.
24:01 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Effetely's army has been decimated.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
24:25 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 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 Effetely's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Effetely shuts the door on Watchword.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:11 Effetely is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Effetely starts the push.
25:32 Both Watchword and Effetely appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Watchword and Effetely match each other.
26:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:29 All of a sudden, Watchword has no armies left while Effetely is continuing to push across the map!Effetely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:55 Effetely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
27:03 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 Watchword brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Watchword's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:48 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:19 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
29:01 Watchword's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Effetely has enough M&M to prevent Watchword from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Effetely holds Watchword.
29:21 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:45 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
30:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Watchword expands.
30:22 Watchword decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Watchword pushes.
30:40 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Effetely's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:42 Even sunken colonies didn't help Watchword, Watchword has to pull some drones to fight against Effetely's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Effetely breaks Watchword's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:57 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:15 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:30 Effetely shot down Watchword's hatchery.The base falls. Effetely rips Watchword's economy back a full step.
33:06 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 Effetely's army.Watchword knocks, Effetely answers. No damage done.
33:28 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:49 Eager to end the game, Watchword moves out with his armies.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:10 Effetely is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Effetely hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:34 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
35:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:10 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.Effetely holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
35:43 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
36:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
36:15 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
36:45 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Watchword commits everything.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
37:04 Effetely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
37:29 At the moment, neither Watchword nor Effetely is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Watchword and Effetely are level.
37:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
38:16 Effetely's siege line holds and Watchword's ultralisks die on the way in.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Effetely simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:26 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:48 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 Watchword decides to move out with his armies.Watchword tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:49 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Effetely pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Effetely commits the late-game army.
39:56 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
40:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:45 Effetely scans, the lurkers die, and Watchword's push is over.Effetely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:12 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:48 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Watchword is moving out!Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
42:23 Effetely moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
42:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:06 Effetely's siege line holds and Watchword's ultralisks die on the way in.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Effetely simply refuses to lose.
43:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
43:38 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Effetely's force stays on that battlefield.
44:11 Effetely moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
44:21 Effetely appears to have more army than Watchword!Effetely's army is visibly the bigger one — Watchword should not take this fight.
44:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:18 The tank line advances and Watchword's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Effetely is winning this.The final army does its work — Effetely breaks Watchword late.
45:30 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
46:03 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:24 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Watchword commits everything.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
46:32 Effetely moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
47:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:24 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Watchword has to run.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Effetely simply refuses to lose.
47:48 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Watchword — the losses are light.
48:02 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
48:26 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword knocks, Effetely answers. No damage done.
48:48 Watchword moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
49:23 Effetely moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
49:37 At the moment, neither Watchword nor Effetely is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Watchword and Effetely are level.
50:01 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.
50:30 Watchword was out-microed by Effetely and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Effetely's line. Great positioning.
50:40 It seems that Watchword only managed to destroy less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
51:01 Effetely destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Watchword's army has been decimated.Effetely clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
51:34 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword goes for the raid — Effetely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:56 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Effetely pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Effetely commits the late-game army.
52:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:42 Irradiate on the defilers! Effetely watches Watchword's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Effetely breaks Watchword late.
53:08 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
53:31 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Watchword starts moving out.Watchword has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:14 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Effetely starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Effetely has built comes forward at once.
54:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
54:53 Effetely kills off Watchword's armies and continues pushing!Watchword's army evaporates. Effetely doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:11 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
55:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword clips Effetely's army — real damage, but Effetely fights on.
55:54 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword goes for the raid — Effetely is ready, and nothing comes of it.
56:15 Zerglings ran past Effetely's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Watchword!Watchword gets into Effetely's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:48 Effetely must macro up quickly or Watchword will just roll him over!Effetely needs production, fast; Watchword's army has outgrown his.
57:10 Plague first, then the charge — Watchword goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
57:28 Effetely decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Effetely crosses the map with everything.
57:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:19 The tank line advances and Watchword's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Effetely is winning this.The final army does its work — Effetely breaks Watchword late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Effetely destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
58:57 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:06 Watchword moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
59:41 Effetely decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
60:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
60:20 Watchword could not break the tank line, and Effetely is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Effetely breaks Watchword late.
60:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Effetely destroyed only less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely clips Watchword's army — real damage, but Watchword fights on.
60:58 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:38 Watchword must macro up quickly or Effetely will just roll him over!Watchword needs production, fast; Effetely's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
61:46 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword knocks, Effetely answers. No damage done.
62:17 Attempting to end the game, Effetely moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Effetely pushes.
62:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
62:59 The battle outcome favors Effetely as Watchword's armies melt into Effetely's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Effetely. The push continues.
63:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword clips Effetely's army — real damage, but Effetely fights on.
64:01 Watchword's hatchery has been destroyed by Effetely.Effetely finds the weak point and Watchword's new base is gone.
64:30 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
64:39 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Watchword commits everything.Everything Watchword has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:11 Effetely moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Effetely commits the late-game army.
65:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
65:57 With beautiful placement, Effetely successfully fends off Watchword's attacks.Watchword commits and it's the wrong call — Effetely cleans it up.
66:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Effetely seems to be fine.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:33 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
67:07 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Good instincts from Effetely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
67:16 Effetely creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Effetely commits the late-game army.
67:54 In terms of army size, Watchword is behind Effetely!Watchword is badly outgunned — Effetely's force is a size larger.
68:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
68:30 Watchword could not break the tank line, and Effetely is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Effetely's late-game push decides it.
68:46 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:12 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Effetely's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Effetely's army — real damage, but Effetely fights on.
69:38 Plague first, then the charge — Watchword goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Watchword moves out to end it.
70:00 Effetely moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
70:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:50 Effetely's siege line holds and Watchword's ultralisks die on the way in.Effetely holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
71:06 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:29 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
71:50 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Watchword commits everything.This is the big one — Watchword commits the late-game army.
72:16 Effetely creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Effetely commits the late-game army.
72:28 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.
72:57 Effetely scans, the lurkers die, and Watchword's push is over.Watchword throws the endgame army in and Effetely simply refuses to lose.
73:21 With excellent skills and micro, Effetely managed to fend off Watchword while losing less than half of his army.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:42 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:05 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Watchword knocks, Effetely answers. No damage done.
74:25 Effetely creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Effetely has built comes forward at once.
74:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
75:04 Effetely's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Watchword.There's no rebuilding from that. Effetely's late-game push decides it.
75:23 It seems that Effetely only managed to destroy less than half of Watchword's army.Effetely takes a bite out of Watchword's force and backs off.
75:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Watchword destroyed only less than half of Effetely's army.Watchword takes a bite out of Effetely's force and backs off.
76:06 Watchword's hatchery has been destroyed by Effetely.No reinforcements in time: Watchword watches Effetely level the expansion.
76:41 Watchword tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Effetely's defense line.Good instincts from Effetely; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
77:04 Watchword is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Effetely's army.Watchword needs production, fast; Effetely's army has outgrown his.
77:23 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely takes another base — the economy widens.
77:46 Effetely creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
78:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Watchword is a step behind and knows it.
78:20 The battle outcome favors Effetely as Watchword's armies melt into Effetely's armies' weapon fire!Effetely wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
78:52 Watchword has lost about half of his army in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
79:22 After that battle, Effetely still has most of his army with him.Watchword keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:44 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Effetely pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Effetely moves out to end it.
79:51 It seems like Effetely has more units than Watchword!Count the units: Effetely has the edge over Watchword right now.
80:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
80:46 Irradiate on the defilers! Effetely watches Watchword's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Effetely breaks Watchword late.
🎙 Watchword is hanging on by a thread against Effetely's army.
81:09 About half of Watchword's army has been decimated in that battle.Effetely pays for that trade with about half his army.
81:20 Watchword destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Effetely's army has been decimated.Watchword clips Effetely's army — real damage, but Effetely fights on.
81:46 With a successful harassment, Watchword hurts Effetely's economy.Watchword gets into Effetely's mineral line — workers are dying.
82:10 Watchword having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Watchword GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Effetely takes it — the late game decided this one.
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■ Watchword
army value
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:14 The Teal Effetely spawns at s4 while Blue Watchword spawns at s2.Effetely in Teal at s4. Watchword in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:43 Effetely opens 1 Rax Gas against Watchword's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Effetely, 12 Pool from Watchword.
— The early game —
1:19 Effetely places down a command center.More workers, more money: Effetely expands.
1:54 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:21 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 Effetely's army is small compared to Watchword!Effetely is badly outgunned — Watchword's force is a size larger.
3:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:43 Watchword successfully fends off Effetely's attacks.Watchword holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
5:12 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:41 Effetely lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Watchword's force stays on that battlefield.
6:09 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:18 Watchword kills off Effetely's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Watchword. The push continues.
🎙 Effetely is a step behind and knows it.
7:49 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:25 After that battle, Watchword still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
9:07 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The mid game —
9:39 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:12 Watchword places down a hatchery.Quietly, Watchword adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:17 Mismicro from Effetely gave opportunity to Watchword! Watchword is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Effetely wasn't ready. Watchword's early aggression takes the lead.
11:44 Effetely has lost about half of his army in that battle.Watchword pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:18 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Effetely — the losses are light.
🎙 Effetely is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
12:59 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:51 Nice control from Watchword! He killed Effetely's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Effetely's front door.
14:28 Effetely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
14:56 With excellent skills and micro, Watchword managed to fend off Effetely while losing less than half of his army.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:37 Watchword is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Watchword: the first units are already marching.
— The late game —
16:12 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:43 Nice control from Watchword! He killed Effetely's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Watchword breaks Effetely's front door.
🎙 Effetely is hanging on by a thread against Watchword's army.
17:24 Effetely seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Watchword — more than half the force is gone.
17:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Watchword seems to be fine.Effetely keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Both Effetely and Watchword appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Effetely and Watchword match each other.
19:07 Effetely places down a command center.Effetely plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:39 Watchword places down a hatchery.Watchword takes another base — the economy widens.
20:10 Effetely decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Effetely: the first units are already marching.
20:42 Watchword's zerglings are pushing out!Watchword tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Effetely GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Effetely taps.
Watchword takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
25 games
Effetely
13 – 12
Watchword